Does the 2007 Volvo V50 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Volvo V50, 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 2007 Volvo V50?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (3 complaints), followed by child seat (1).

How many 2007 Volvo V50 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Volvo V50 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Volvo V50.

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.

2007 Volvo V50 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder

NHTSA campaign 08V101000 · reported March 5, 2008 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 1,114 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. If affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal.
The risk: The capacity to brake will gradually deteriorate forcing the driver to use a higher than expected force on the brake pedal when compared to an intact brake system. The deterioration can eventually result in complete loss of the brake system functionality increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Most reported problems

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

Tires3
Child seat1
Electrical system1
Engine1
Steering1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

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

Jan 31, 2017 · Engine · 110,000 miles · fire reported
CAR WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR, INSIDE THE GARAGE, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. NO EXPLANATIONS.

Jun 18, 2013 · Steering · 62,000 miles
ISSUE: CAR WOULD NOT START AND "STEERING LOCKED, PLEASE TRY AGAIN" ERROR MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE WHEEL IS NOT LOCKED, I CAN TURN IT, BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START AND IT KEEPS ON GIVING ME THE SAME MESSAGE. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO EXPLAINED THIS IS A PART FAILURE AND IS CHARGING ME $434.00 TO…

Mar 19, 2009 · Child seat
TOOK CAR SEATS TO PACIFIC SAFETY COUNCIL TO CHECK PROPER INSTALLATION OF TWO CAR SEATS. TECHNICIAN FOUND GRANDDAUGHTERS SEAT (BASE) STUCK IN REAR FACING POSITION. WOULD NOT RETURN TO FORWARD FACING POSITION. TECHNICIAN HAD SEEN ISSUE BEFORE SO WE REMOVED BASE, RETURNED BAR TO PROPER POSITION AND ATTACHED CAR SEAT…

Jan 21, 2008 · Tires · 6,522 miles
SIDE WALL BUBBLE LEADING TO LOW SPEED (<10 MPH) BLOWOUT.

Jan 21, 2008 · Tires · 10,300 miles
SLOW LEAK, LEFT REAR PASSENGER TIRE.

V50 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2004	2	0	0
2005	3	18	0
2006	3	12	0
2007	2	6	1
2008	3	0	0
2009	3	2	0
2010	3	2	0

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Questions

Does the 2007 Volvo V50 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Volvo V50, 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 2007 Volvo V50?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (3 complaints), followed by child seat (1).
How many 2007 Volvo V50 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 1 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 January 31, 2017.