2010 VOLVO V50 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 VOLVO V50
The 2010 VOLVO V50 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 VOLVO V50
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 VOLVO V50, potentially affecting up to 8,372 vehicles.
Recall 10V591000 — SEATS
| 7,420 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 10V566000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
| 416 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
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...
View full details →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 2010 VOLVO V50
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 VOLVO V50. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent 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 VOLVO, NOR WAS IT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I HAD PURCHASED WHEN I GOT THE LOAN. TURNS OUT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT VOLVO SHOULD FIX AT NO COST TO ME.
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 WINTER PARK,TODAY APRIL 21,BOTH SALES AND SERVICE MANAGERS,THEY SAID THAT THEY CANT CHANGE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE PEDALS BECAUSE OF SAFETY. THEY SUGGESTED DRIVING WITH SOCKS INSTEAD OF SHOES OR USING RIGHT FOOT FOR ACCELERATOR,AND LEFT FOOT FOR BRAKE. I HAVE BEEN TAUGHT IN MANY SAFE DRIVING COURSES INCLUDING THE LAST 55 ALIVE BY AARP,TO AVOID THIS DANGEROUS PRACTICE I WAS WONDERING WHAT NHTSA 'S POSITION WAS ON THIS. WE TRADED IN A 2000 VOLVO S 70 GLTSE THAT DID NOT HAVE THIS CONDITION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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 WINTER PARK,TODAY APRIL 21,BOTH SALES AND SERVICE MANAGERS,THEY SAID THAT THEY CANT CHANGE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE PEDALS BECAUSE OF SAFETY. THEY SUGGESTED DRIVING WITH SOCKS INSTEAD OF SHOES OR USING RIGHT FOOT FOR ACCELERATOR,AND LEFT FOOT FOR BRAKE. I HAVE BEEN TAUGHT IN MANY SAFE DRIVING COURSES INCLUDING THE LAST 55 ALIVE BY AARP,TO AVOID THIS DANGEROUS PRACTICE I WAS WONDERING WHAT NHTSA 'S POSITION WAS ON THIS. WE TRADED IN A 2000 VOLVO S 70 GLTSE THAT DID NOT HAVE THIS CONDITION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2010 VOLVO V50
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 VOLVO V50 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 VOLVO V50
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2010 VOLVO V50. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PB26-033 — ENGINE
Parts Return 976045 O-Ring. O-Ring part number 976045 has been replaced by O-Ring part number 30622784
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 VOLVO V50
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO V50
- 2005 VOLVO V50 — 26 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO V50 — 18 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO V50 — 8 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO V50 — 0 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO V50 — 3 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO V50 (current)
- 2011 VOLVO V50 — 2 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO V50 — 0 complaints
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