Does the 2010 Volvo C30 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Volvo C30, the most recent reported on November 8, 2010 (Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo C30?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility/wiper (4 complaints), followed by air bags (1).

How many 2010 Volvo C30 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Volvo C30 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Volvo C30.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Volvo C30 recalls

Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)

NHTSA campaign 10V566000 · reported November 8, 2010 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 416 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
The risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
The 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.

Steering: gear box, shaft sector

NHTSA campaign 10V255000 · reported June 8, 2010 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 536 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: This condition can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The 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 [email protected] .

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Visibility/wiper4
Air bags1
Traction control system1
Wheels1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 13, 2023 · Visibility/wiper
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…

Dec 23, 2021 · Visibility/wiper
The windshield is loose at the top and can leak. The windshield may move under normal driving conditions.

Jan 2, 2018 · Visibility/wiper · 108,000 miles · crash reported
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…

Mar 9, 2016 · Visibility/wiper · 65,000 miles
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…

Oct 8, 2015 · Air bags · 53,000 miles · crash reported
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…

C30 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2007	2	1	0
2008	2	8	0
2009	2	6	0
2010	2	6	2
2011	1	14	1
2012	0	10	0
2013	0	4	0

All Volvo C30 years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Volvo C30 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Volvo C30, the most recent reported on November 8, 2010 (Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo C30?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility/wiper (4 complaints), followed by air bags (1).
How many 2010 Volvo C30 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 13, 2023.