Recalls ·2010 Volvo C30 FWD

2010 Volvo C30 FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Volvo C30 FWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — navigational system(global positioning system). Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about visibility/wiper. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints6
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Equipment — Navigational system(global positioning system)Campaign 10V566000 · 08 Nov 2010

Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.

Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

Steering — Shaft sectorCampaign 10V255000 · 08 Jun 2010

Problem: 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 gearshift lever cable or stud assembly becomes loose, it may not be possible to engage, disengage or shift gears.

Risk: This condition can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Dealers will torque the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification free of charge. The safety recall began on june 14, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or customercare@volvoforlife.com .

What owners complain about

Share of the 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Visibility/wiper4 · 67%
Wheels1 · 17%
Traction control system1 · 17%
Air bags1 · 17%

When complaints were filed

20141
20151
20161
20181
20211
20231

From owner complaints

The windshield is loose at the top and can leak. The windshield may move under normal driving conditions.

Visibility/wiper · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo c30. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph on wet pavement, the rear tires lost traction without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the camber angle was too positive. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

Wheels · Oct 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

My daughter was involved in a single vehicle mishap where she jumped a curb at approximately 15 to 20 mph, blew out three tires, and damaged the right passenger front bumper as well as the right and left front quarter panels. The right front tire is bent inward and the left front is bent outward. Through all of this,…

Air bags · Aug 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

While on the freeway my sunroof shattered and spilled a bunch of glass fragments all over me, I believe a rock or some kind of other object, never found out what hit it or if it was hit, from the freeway hit it, so I don't know if it counts as a vehicle safety problem but I wanted to make a report just in case it…

Visibility/wiper · Mar 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20082
20092
20102
20111
20120
20130

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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