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Mileage at the reported incident
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
24 reports
130,000 miles · Aug 27, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
DRIVING THROUGH A FLAT NEWLY PAVED PARKING LOT. CAR STALLED, TRIED TO RESTART TWICE, WOULDN'T START. OPENED DRIVERS DOOR TO FIND LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE MAYBE 3-4 GALLONS UNDER THE CAR. CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT IT DIDN'T IGNITE. TOWED TO DEALER, FUEL PUMP NIPPLE CRACKED (PART OF FUEL PUMP) SENDING GAS ALL OVER THE HOT EXHAUST. DEAL…
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DRIVING THROUGH A FLAT NEWLY PAVED PARKING LOT. CAR STALLED, TRIED TO RESTART TWICE, WOULDN'T START. OPENED DRIVERS DOOR TO FIND LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE MAYBE 3-4 GALLONS UNDER THE CAR. CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT IT DIDN'T IGNITE. TOWED TO DEALER, FUEL PUMP NIPPLE CRACKED (PART OF FUEL PUMP) SENDING GAS ALL OVER THE HOT EXHAUST. DEALER CLAIMED THIS THE FIRST FAILURE OF THIS KIND THEY HAD SEEN, BUT HAD THE FUEL PUMP IN STOCK. (DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT) I FEEL VERY LUCKY THAT THIS CAR DIDN'T GO UP IN FLAMES / OR EVEN EXPLODE WITH MYSELF OR MY CHILDREN IN THIS CAR.
NHTSA ODI #10423270
32,000 miles · May 25, 2011
Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V335000 TIRES: PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS REPAIR PERFORMED. THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED FIVE BLOWOUTS DUE TO THE SIDE WALL FAILURE BEFORE THE RECALL W…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V335000 TIRES: PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS REPAIR PERFORMED. THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED FIVE BLOWOUTS DUE TO THE SIDE WALL FAILURE BEFORE THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED AND AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED HE EXPERIENCED THREE BLOWOUTS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 6 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF THE SIDE WALL FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
NHTSA ODI #10402686
58,676 miles · Jan 7, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DURING A SCHEDULED SERVICE IN 2008-09 THE TECH. FAILED TO CHECK FOR LEAKS AFTER AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR A FEW DAYS WITH OIL UNDETECTED UNTIL THE ENGINE COWL COULD NOT HOLD AN MORE OIL AND STARTED LEAKING ON THE DRIVEWAY. NOW AFTER A RECALL FOR A HEATER HOSE SMYTHE SERVICE DETECTED AN OIL LEAK COMING FOR…
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DURING A SCHEDULED SERVICE IN 2008-09 THE TECH. FAILED TO CHECK FOR LEAKS AFTER AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR A FEW DAYS WITH OIL UNDETECTED UNTIL THE ENGINE COWL COULD NOT HOLD AN MORE OIL AND STARTED LEAKING ON THE DRIVEWAY. NOW AFTER A RECALL FOR A HEATER HOSE SMYTHE SERVICE DETECTED AN OIL LEAK COMING FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP AND HAS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1154.00 (VACUUM PUMP $995.00 AND LABOR $159.00). THE VACUUM PUMP IS LUBRICATE BY THE ENGINE AND I WONDER IF THE LACK OF OIL PRESSURE MIGHT HAVE SHORTENED THE LIFE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, OR IF THE VACUUM PUMP IS A PROBLEM WITH OTHER VOLVO CARS? A $1154.00 COST TO REPLACE THE PUMP SEEMS TO BE EXCESSIVE FOR A VACUUM PUMP NO BIGGER THE A SOFTBALL. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10375115
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2008
Seat Belts
SEATBELT WARNING INDICATORS FOR DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DO NOT MEET FEDERAL AUTOMOBILE SAFETY REGULATIONS. *TR
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 S80 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2006, THROUGH MAY 16, 2007. THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR RETURN HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INCREASED PRESSURE IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY BURST AT THE STEERING GEAR DUE TO THE INCREASED PRESSURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: VOLVO DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR RETURN HOSE AND MAKE REPAIRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 S80 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND A PAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAIN INCORRECT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SOFTWARE HAS AN INCORRECT TRIGGER LEVEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE VEHICLES WITH A NEW TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, OWNER'S MANUAL LABEL AND TPMS SOFTWARE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM .
VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES. THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED; OR IN CERTAIN CASES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY ACTIVATE WHEN NOT SWITCHED ON.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CEM AND UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT 1-800-458-1552, OR CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
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