1999 Saturn EV1 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1999 Saturn EV1. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1999 Saturn EV1
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle description: electric vehicles. These vehicles were produced with wheel speed circuitry in the brake torque control module (btcm) which can cease to operate properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the btcm, the ballscrew assemblies in the brake pressure modulator valve, and install new software.
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Interior lighting
Vehicle description: certain generation ii electric vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays." these vehicles were produced with a courtesy lamp control circuit in the right-hand junction block which can fail. If this occurs, the interior lamps will remain illuminated and cannot be…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-hand junction block.
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Onboard (electrical system) and electrical system: wiring
Vehicle description: generation ii electric vehicles. Some replacement charger receptacle assemblies used for warranty repairs were built with internal component variation. This variation can generate arcing during the charge cycle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the charge receptacle and, if necessary, replace the charge receptacle assembly.
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Vehicle description: electric passenger vehicles and pickup trucks containing a nickel metal hydride (nimh) battery pack. These vehicles contain software within the battery pack module intended to disable the vehicle from being driven if the electrical resistance with the battery pack exceeds a prescribed value. Affected vehicles will…
Remedy: Dealers will install revised software in the battery pack module.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1999 Saturn EV1. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Saturn EV1 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saturn EV1 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Saturn EV1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Saturn EV1 | 5 | 4 |
| 1999 Saturn EV1 | 4 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1999 Saturn EV1
How do I know if my 1999 Saturn EV1 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1999 Saturn EV1; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saturn dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V369000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saturn models
- Ion4,343 complaints
- Vue2,351 complaints
- SL2,218 complaints
- LS1,458 complaints
- Aura1,439 complaints
- Outlook1,352 complaints
- Sky516 complaints
- SC1413 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.