Recalls ·2010 Volvo V50 FWD

2010 Volvo V50 FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Volvo V50 FWD; the most frequently affected component is seats. Owners filed 2 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

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Recalls (3)

SeatsCampaign 10V591000 · 22 Nov 2010

Problem: 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.

Risk: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com.

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 2 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other1 · 50%
Service brakes1 · 50%
Hydraulic1 · 50%
Power train1 · 50%

When complaints were filed

20101
20191

From owner complaints

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…

Unknown or other · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

On 2010 volvo,v-50 , we just bought my wife does not have any trouble switching her right foot from accelerator to the brake pedal, and back again,but it seems no matter which shoes i'm wearing ,i wear size 12 d,my foot has a tendency to catch between the pedals. I brought this to the attention of the volvo store of…

Service brakes · Apr 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20053
20063
20072
20093
20103
20111

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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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