Volvo C30 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 35 owner complaints for the Volvo C30 (model years 2007–2013). The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (11 complaints), followed by suspension (5 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volvo C30 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 2 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 of 7 | |
| Power train | 3 | 2 of 7 | |
| Steering | 3 | 2 of 7 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V566000 | Nov 8, 2010 | Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system) | 2007–2010 | 416 |
| 10V255000 | Jun 8, 2010 | Steering: gear box, shaft sector | 2010–2011 | 536 |
| 08V329000 | Jul 23, 2008 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2008–2009 | 1,020 |
| 08V101000 | Mar 5, 2008 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder | 2007 | 1,114 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.