Volvo Recalls
NHTSA safety recall results (97)
Component not known
- Recall date
- Recall no.
- 01V100
On certain sedans and wagons, the rear outboard seat belt anchorage bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall consequence
- Recall action
- Dealers will inspect the anchorage bolts and tighten to the correct torque level. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began April 30, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Component not known
- Recall date
- Recall no.
- 98V254
On certain station wagons equipped with third seats, users of this seat, when exiting the vehicle, can come in contact with the tailpipe. Contact with the tailpipe can result in personal injury.
- Recall consequence
- Recall action
- Owners will be requested to inspect the length of the vehicle's tailpipe and, if necessary, return the vehicle to a dealer for repair. Owner notification is expected to begin during the fall of 1998. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Component not known
- Recall date
- Recall no.
- 99V035
These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity". The fuel filter bracket configuration margins are insufficient. In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel leakage could occur. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Recall consequence
- Recall action
- Dealers will install a fuel filter protection bracket. Owner notification is expected to begin during March 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Component not known
- Recall date
- Recall no.
- 96V199000
The screws which attach the throttle plate to the throttle shaft can loosen, allowing the throttle plate to come in contact with the throttle housing.
- Recall consequence
- This condition could prevent the throttle from returning to idle position, increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Recall action
- Dealers will replace the throttle housing.
Component not known
- Recall date
- Recall no.
- 03V424
On certain passenger vehicles, there may be a fuel leak from the fuel rail due to inadequate welding. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Recall consequence
- Recall action
- Dealers will install a V-clamp to the fuel rail. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Component not known
- Recall date
- Recall no.
- 01V169
Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for a problem with a diode in the electronic climate control system. The diode may have a reduced service life.
- Recall consequence
- Recall action
- Dealers will install an adapter with a diode fitted to the heater fan motor. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began June 11, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Component not known
- Recall date
- Recall no.
- 03V434
On certain sport utility vehicles, the front wheel speed sensors may be defective, causing an erroneous wheel speed signal. This can adversely affect a number of vehicle functions, including brake, engine, transmission, and torque distribution control, which relay on this signal for proper operation.
- Recall consequence
- Recall action
- Dealers will replace the front wheel sensors. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during December 2003. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Component not known
- Recall date
- Recall no.
- 01V101
On certain wagons, the bolted joint, used for attaching the bracket that is part of the installation hardware for the ISOFIX-type child restraint, may have been incorrectly tightened. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall consequence
- Recall action
- Dealers will inspect the anchorage bolts and tighten to the correct torque level. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began April 30, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Seats: Front assembly: Head restraint
- Recall date
- 2026-10-08
- Recall no.
- 26V671000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The head restraint cushion may detach during a crash.
- Recall consequence
- A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall action
- Dealers will apply an adhesive to reinforce the head cushion attachment, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car’s number for this recall is R10396. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
Seat belts: Front: Warning light/devices
- Recall date
- 2026-03-10
- Recall no.
- 26V136000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Recall consequence
- An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall action
- Dealers will replace the terminals at the audio module connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car’s number for this recall is R10365. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.