Component Record

Saturn LS 2001 Air Bags Problems

16 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2001 Saturn LS - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage16 complaints

16 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V235000Reported August 23, 2000 - 168 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 168 vehicles across all affected models.

01V026000Reported February 1, 2001 - 38 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 38 vehicles across all affected models.

02V329000Reported December 9, 2002 - 272 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 272 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine346 Electrical System82 Lighting57 Steering34 Power Train31 Suspension30

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.