CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Saturn SKY has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (38 reports).
2009 Saturn SKY recalls
Passenger Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
A sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the passenger air bag can become bent or damaged, which may cause the front passenger air bag to be disabled.
Most common 2009 Saturn SKY problems
Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 38 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
What owners report
Ignition was replaced under recall and now the passenger air bag light is on and will not go out and passenger side airbag is inop. ABS Ecm failed and replacement cost was $1300.00. This is a known issue and should be investigated. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Sky. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passengerâs side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted regarding the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags); for which a temporary repair was performed, but later the manufacturer refused to permanently repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,500.
Vehicle only has 5000 miles on it purchased new in 2009 has ignition problem and airbag service problem
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Sky. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag and electronic brake control module (EBCM) warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag and EBCM needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the EBCM; however, the passenger's side air bag was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Sky. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated, with the service air bag message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passengerâs side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bag). The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
2009 Saturn SKY questions
Does the 2009 Saturn SKY have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Saturn SKY: Passenger Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Electrical System:Ignition; Air Bags; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saturn SKY?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (38), Electrical System (6), Seats (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Saturn SKY has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.