Volvo V50 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 40 owner complaints for the Volvo V50 (model years 2004–2011). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (6 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volvo V50 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 4 of 8 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 1 of 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 2 of 8 | |
| Suspension | 5 | 2 of 8 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 2 of 8 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V591000 | Nov 22, 2010 | Seats | 2009–2010 | 7,420 |
| 10V566000 | Nov 8, 2010 | Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system) | 2005–2010 | 416 |
| 10V255000 | Jun 8, 2010 | Steering: gear box, shaft sector | 2010 | 536 |
| 08V329000 | Jul 23, 2008 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2008–2009 | 1,020 |
| 08V197000 | Apr 28, 2008 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2008 | 7 |
| 08V101000 | Mar 5, 2008 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder | 2007 | 1,114 |
| 08V033000 | Jan 28, 2008 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2004–2006 | 23,000 |
| 06V137000 | Apr 24, 2006 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2004–2006 | 16,175 |
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 0 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 1 person 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.