How many recalls does the 1996 Saturn S-Series have?

The 1996 Saturn S-Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Saturn S-Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1996 Saturn S-Series?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1996 Saturn S-Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Saturn S-Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 saturn ion s-series. The contact stated she was unable to release the key from the ignition, unless the battery was disconnected. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and performed the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired; however, they…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-02-01

“Horn staring blaring without driver pressing the horn button. Only by disconnecting fuse did horn stop. *nm”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN · reported 2006-06-06

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Saturn S-Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.