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.
2004-2011 · 8 model years
Volvo V50 Problems by year
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the Volvo V50 across 8 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (18), while 2011 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
V50 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common V50 problems
Volvo V50 recalls 8
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
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...
Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.
Volvo is recalling 7 my 2008 v50 passenger vehicles equipped with roof rails. Bolts have been found to be out of specification. This has caused less tread length on the bolts which in turn has lead to insufficient clamping force in the joint due to the...
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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...
On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont...
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with t5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located.
Latest V50 complaints
The seller tampered with the odometer, my mechanic found the codes stored in the car and printed the evidence out for me. I can provide it if need be and I have the sellers facebook account. Please let me know if there is anything else you need.
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 volvo, nor was it covered by the extended warranty I had purchased when I got the loan. Turns out this is a known issue that volvo should fix at no cost to me.
2005 Volvo v50 has intermittent starting issues. The engine cranks and fuel pump can be heard when key is turned in ignition but the engine does not turn over/start. After 10-15 (sometimes more) attempts at starting the vehicle, fuel pressure appears to build slowly with each attempt and the engine will sometimes start. If the vehicle does start it is operable without additional problems and can be driven normally. The car will re-start without issue if the engine has run within a few hours of the attempt. After...
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24-36 hours of being off the vehicle will have difficulty starting again. I believe the pem (pump electronics module) is faulty in my vehicle - volvo issued recall 190 to address this but now refuses to repair my vehicle or provide me with documentation sufficient to ensure me that my vehicle is not covered by this recall campaign.
Vehicle stalled on highway at highway speed and rapidly lost speed and power steering. Restarting was very difficult and resulted in several failed starts and stalls. Trying to navigate to safety resulted in more stalling. Symptoms indicate a problem with the fuel pump. Checked with volvo and there is a safety recall for this model for the fuel pump electronic module, but that volvo limited the recall to only certain states while stating that the problem is due to salty wet conditions, which are present most every where on the east coast. Volvo excluded several east coast states.
When I drive my car it stalls out on me all the time.. I am an 88 year old woman who has one car for myself my great grand daughter who is 15 and my son who is 50. This is extremely scary because I have to get on highway 50 to get to any stores. It has stalled out on me 4 times in one trip before and there are times when it can take over an hour to restart, other times it may take a few minutes. I am desperate for some help. By me using me own car I am endangering not only my family but others. Can you please help me.
I am 88 years old and depend on this vehicle ( our only vehicle) as my transportation for myself my son and my 15 year old great grand daughter. More times than I care to remember this car has stalled out on route 50, where I was traveling 50 to 55 miles an hour. I live about 1 hour away from ocean city, maryland. Each time is terrifying. Sometimes it only takes a few minutes to restart and then there are times where it has taken over an hour. The latest event was 6/14/2017. I have had this car for a year. This problem only occurs when in motion. There have been a few times when it did not start for a while but it is terrifying when it stalls out on the highway.
Questions about the Volvo V50
Which Volvo V50 years have the most problems?
Which Volvo V50 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Volvo V50 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (10), engine & cooling (8), electrical system (7) most often.
How many recalls does the Volvo V50 have?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Volvo V50 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data