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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Volvo C30 Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2007 to 2011, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 5 model years (2007–2011) the Volvo C30 has 9 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2010 with 2; the cleanest is 2011 with 1.

Model years
5

2007–2011

Total recalls
9
Worst year
2010

2 recalls

Cleanest year
2011

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

NHTSA recall counts for the Volvo C30, by model year
YearRecallsRelative
2011 Volvo C301
2010 Volvo C302
2009 Volvo C302
2008 Volvo C302
2007 Volvo C302

What gets recalled most on the Volvo C30

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)4
  • STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR2
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS2
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.