2010 Volvo C30 recalls and problems

The 2010 Volvo C30 has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Volvo C30 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Volvo C30 recalls

Recall 10V-566: Equipment

Reported Nov 8, 2010 · 416 vehicles affected · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.

Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable GPS device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

Recall 10V-255: Steering

Reported Jun 8, 2010 · 536 vehicles affected · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 c30, model year 2010 s40 and v50 vehicles equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions. The gearshift lever stud assembly may not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly. If the gearshift lever cable or stud assembly becomes loose, it may not be possible to engage, disengage or shift gears.

Risk: This condition can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will torque the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification free of charge. The safety recall began on june 14, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or customercare@volvoforlife.com .

2010 Volvo C30 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Visibility/Wiper	4
Wheels	1
Traction Control System	1
Air Bags	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 Volvo C30 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper · reported Mar 13, 2023

While on the freeway my sunroof shattered and spilled a bunch of glass fragments all over me, I believe a rock or some kind of other object, never found out what hit it or if it was hit, from the freeway hit it, so I don't know if it counts as a vehicle safety problem but I wanted to make a report just in case it counts as one. My safety was put at risk by having glass falling on top off me while going around 60mph on the freeway, the sudden noise of the glass breaking followed by the glass falling on me caused me to swerve and it left me shaken and covered in glass. I ended up pulling over on…

Visibility/Wiper · at 108,000 miles · reported Jan 2, 2018

I have a 2010 volvo c30. In late november 2017 I was in a minor accident on the freeway. Something came off a big rig in front of me and hit the windshield as well as me running over something. I assume the truck blew a tire, as the truck started sparking underneath. The noise was so loud, I thought the windshield had broken. When I pulled over, I didn't see any real damage but a small piece of molding was loose near my front tire. Over the next several days I would hear a loud jarring noise whenever I hit a bump a certain way. Also, when the passenger door was slammed shut. It sounded like my…

Visibility/Wiper · at 65,000 miles · reported Mar 9, 2016

My windshield was lifting as I drove highway speeds or on a windy day, as well as leaked water during heavy rain. Took it to an auto glass shop (Like my volvo dealership suggested due to a diagnostic fee of over $100.00 for volvo service to touch the car), where they told me it was a huge problem and that it seemed to be a problem with the manufacturing of the car. They said there is no way a person could have caused the windshield to be completely loose enough to pop out like mine is, and that it looks like the manufacturer didn't bond the windshield properly to the car.

Air Bags · at 53,000 miles · reported Oct 8, 2015

My daughter was involved in a single vehicle mishap where she jumped a curb at approximately 15 to 20 MPH, blew out three tires, and damaged the right passenger front bumper as well as the right and left front quarter panels. The right front tire is bent inward and the left front is bent outward. Through all of this, the driver's side airbag never deployed. I had to guesstimate the mileage below at 53k as I don't have it with me where I AM filing this report.

Wheels · at 16,000 miles · reported Oct 30, 2014

The contact owns a 2010 volvo c30. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH on wet pavement, the rear tires lost traction without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the camber angle was too positive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Volvo C30 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Volvo C30: 10V-566 (equipment), 10V-255 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Volvo C30?

Owners report visibility/wiper problems most often (4 reports), followed by wheels (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,000 miles.

Are Volvo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.