Does the 2010 Volvo V50 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Volvo V50, the most recent reported on November 22, 2010 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo V50?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (1 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1).

How many 2010 Volvo V50 complaints mention a crash or fire?

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

2010 Volvo V50 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 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.

2010 Volvo V50 recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 10V591000 · reported November 22, 2010 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 7,420 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. The front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.
The risk: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at [email protected].

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.

Power train1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

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

Sep 10, 2019 · Unknown or other · 50,000 miles
I TOOK MY NEWLY PURCHASED, USED V50 WAGON TO MY VOLVO DEALER. THE SERVICE TECH DEMONSTRATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAS BECOME UNSEALED FROM FRAME. IT WAS/IS LOOSE, AND CAN BE PARTIALLY PUSHED OUT. THEY HAD FOUND WET CARPET IN MY CAR. IT IS STILL LEAKING (THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT). THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY…

Apr 21, 2010 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 38 miles
ON 2010 VOLVO,V-50 , WE JUST BOUGHT MY WIFE DOES NOT HAVE ANY TROUBLE SWITCHING HER RIGHT FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND BACK AGAIN,BUT IT SEEMS NO MATTER WHICH SHOES I'M WEARING ,I WEAR SIZE 12 D,MY FOOT HAS A TENDENCY TO CATCH BETWEEN THE PEDALS. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE VOLVO STORE OF…

V50 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2007	2	6	1
2008	3	0	0
2009	3	2	0
2010	3	2	0
2011	1	2	0

All Volvo V50 years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Volvo V50 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Volvo V50, the most recent reported on November 22, 2010 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo V50?: Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (1 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1).
How many 2010 Volvo V50 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 2 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 September 10, 2019.