Volvo V50 recalls and problems
8 recalls and 42 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
42
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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Volvo V50 by year
Most reported Volvo V50 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 |
All Volvo V50 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V-591 | Nov 22, 2010 | 2009–2011 | Seats | Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. |
| 10V-566 | Nov 8, 2010 | 2005–2010 | Equipment | Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. |
| 10V-255 | Jun 8, 2010 | 2010 | Steering | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 c30, model year 2010 s40 and v50 vehicles equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions. |
| 08V-329 | Jul 23, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Steering | Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. |
| 08V-197 | Apr 28, 2008 | 2008 | Structure | Volvo is recalling 7 my 2008 v50 passenger vehicles equipped with roof rails. |
| 08V-101 | Mar 5, 2008 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. |
| 08V-033 | Jan 28, 2008 | 2004–2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york… |
| 06V-137 | Apr 24, 2006 | 2004–2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with t5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Volvo V50?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Volvo V50 has the most reports (18). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Volvo V50 have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Volvo V50 model years 2004–2011.
What are the most common Volvo V50 problems?
Owners report unknown or other, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems most often.