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VOLVO V50 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

20
Total Recalls
0.7
Avg per Year Below brand average (0.9)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
2 C
2005
3 C
2006
3 C
2007
2 D
2008
3 D
2009
3 D
2010
3 D
2011
1 F
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
0
2018
0
2019
0
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
EQUIPMENT
6
STEERING
3
SEATS
3
STRUCTURE
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR — The gearshift lever stud assembly is a crucial part of your transmission that connects the gearshift to the gear selector. In some 2010-2011 Volvo C30, S40, and V50 models with man…

Critical

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS — The power steering hose in your 2008-2009 Volvo is a critical part that helps you steer. Unfortunately, a section of this hose wasn't properly sealed and could break apart.

Critical

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS — The power steering system in your 2008-2009 Volvo has a hose that helps return power steering fluid back to the engine. Unfortunately, a small part of this hose wasn't made correct…

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER — The master cylinder in your brake system is like a strong arm that helps you stop the car. In some 2007 Volvo models, a thin layer on the master cylinder could wear out a rubber se…

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — The fuel line in your vehicle has a special tube made of a material that's sensitive to extreme temperatures. This tube is part of the fuel system that brings gasoline from the tan…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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