2011 VOLVO C30 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 VOLVO C30
The 2011 VOLVO C30 has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (7 complaints), Structurebody (3 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 VOLVO C30
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 VOLVO C30, potentially affecting up to 536 vehicles.
Recall 10V255000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| 536 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 [email protected] .
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 VOLVO C30
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 VOLVO C30. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The top of the windshield no longer adheres to the body of the vehicle. My searches of the internet have found multiple instances of the Volvos where the top part of the windshield is no longer attached to the vehicle. Here is a link to the Auto Glass Safety Council describes the issue (https://agsc.org/volvo-glass-bonding-issue/). Volvo Car USA LLC recently issued a statement that all windshield replacements on Volvo vehicles must be performed “according to Volvo standards at an authorized facility, using only Volvo Genuine Windshields and adhesives.” Their reasoning for this statement is, “The Volvo windshield is an integral part of our vehicles. Not only does it provide an undistorted view, it serves as a critical structure component on the vehicle." Since Volvo is claiming there is a safety component to the windshield and only Volvo can fix it, they should recall and repair all vehicles with this known issue.
The entire top edge of the windshield is no longer sealed to the car. Water gets in. If all of the windows are closed, the windshield briefly pops out a little bit as the door is closed.
Windshield seal bond at top failed resulting in loose front windshield not being attached to the body. This is leaking water and leading to poor visibility that is dangerous but more concerning is the detachment of the window from the body. This would be extremely dangerous in a collision. The car is parked at this time due to being dangerous to drive.
Windshield seal bond at top failed resulting in loose front windshield not being attached to the body. This is leaking water and leading to poor visibility that is dangerous but more concerning is the detachment of the window from the body. This would be extremely dangerous in a collision. The car is parked at this time due to being dangerous to drive.
Windshield is not sealed properly- moving as i drive from faulty seal
Safety Rating for the 2011 VOLVO C30
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 VOLVO C30 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 VOLVO C30
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 VOLVO C30. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TJ20803-17-0-201 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
TJ31750-3-0-2018 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This is a Technical Journal: If the Volvo logo on the center of the steering wheel is peeling off or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced (no need to replace the whole airbag unit). Replace carefully the Volvo logo according to repair method "TJ 31750 repair.pdf".
TJ31750.1.0 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Technical Journal: If the Volvo logo on the center of the steering wheel is peeling off or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced (no need to replace the whole airbag unit). Replace carefully the Volvo logo according to repair method "TJ 31750 repair.pdf".
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 VOLVO C30
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO C30
- 2007 VOLVO C30 — 2 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO C30 — 9 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO C30 — 6 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO C30 — 7 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO C30 (current)
- 2012 VOLVO C30 — 11 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO C30 — 4 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO C30 — 0 complaints
Other VOLVO Models
- VOLVO XC90 — 2,131 total complaints
- VOLVO S60 — 1,655 total complaints
- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints