The 2006 Saturn Ion has 3 recalls, the most serious being an ignition switch defect that allows the key to be removed before the ignition is fully off, which can leave the vehicle able to roll away if the transmission is not in park.
On the steering side, the electric power steering system can suddenly lose assist while driving, requiring significantly more physical effort to turn the wheel, particularly at low speeds where that extra effort may not be enough to avoid a hazard. There is also a lighting compliance issue affecting Ion Quad Coupe Red Line models specifically: when the fog lamps are switched on, the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamp, and side marker lamps do not automatically illuminate as required, reducing the vehicle's visibility to other drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition key can be removed even when the engine is running or the ignition is in Accessory or On position, not just when fully Off.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition cylinder with a redesigned part and cut/reprogram two ignition and door keys for your vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering assist system may suddenly stop working while you are driving, making the steering harder to control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace affected steering components—the EPS motor, torque sensor, or motor controller—depending on your vehicle's build date.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When fog lamps turn on, the parking lamps, tail lamps, licence plate lamp, and side marker lamps do not automatically turn on as required by lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a jumper wire to automatically activate the required lamps when fog lamps are turned on.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
