NHTSA Safety Recalls
Volvo V50 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2005 to 2011, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 6 model years (2005–2011) the Volvo V50 has 15 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2010 with 3; the cleanest is 2011 with 1.
- Model years
- 6
- Total recalls
- 15
- Worst year
- 2010
- Cleanest year
- 2011
2005–2011
3 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Volvo V50 | 1 | |
| 2010 Volvo V50 | 3 | |
| 2009 Volvo V50 | 3 | |
| 2007 Volvo V50 | 2 | |
| 2006 Volvo V50 | 3 | |
| 2005 Volvo V50 | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Volvo V50
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)5
- SEATS3
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR1
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS1
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.