Fuel economy details
Saab 9-4X 2012
EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.
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SIDI · Automatic (S6)
20 combined MPGEfficiency and cost
- Estimated annual petroleum use
- 14.9 barrels
- Five-year fuel-cost comparison
- costs $4,750 more
EPA class benchmark
Compared with 101 EPA records from 2012 in this vehicle class and fuel type.
- Efficiency position
- At or above 43%
- Combined MPG vs median
- 1 MPG below the class median.
- Annual cost vs median
- $150 higher than the class median.
NHTSA safety recalls
Recall information for this model year
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for this 2012 Saab 9-4X. A VIN is required to confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected.
SUSPENSION:REARCampaign 21V473000
Issue: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification…
SUSPENSION:REARCampaign 14V571000
Issue: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
Source: NHTSA recall data, last checked October 3, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA before taking action.
Where these numbers come from
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.