2011 VOLVO V50 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 VOLVO V50
The 2011 VOLVO V50 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 VOLVO V50
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 VOLVO V50, potentially affecting up to 7,420 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2011 VOLVO V50
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 VOLVO V50. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IGNITION KEY/ENGINE IMMOBILIZER EXPERIENCED A INTERMITTENT FAILURES ("KEY ERROR" ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY), AND INABILITY TO START ENGINE. A REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION KEY DETECTOR IN STEERING COLUMN WAS REQUIRED - PARTS COST: $750, LABOR EXTRA, AT VOLVO DEALER (VOLVO MANHATTAN, NY, NY). CAR PURCHASED IN JULY 2010, FAILURE IN JUNE 2016 (BEYOND WARRANTIES). THE IGNITION KEY SYSTEM SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR, ESPECIALLY FOR A VOLVO LUXURY LEVEL CAR.
BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER LOW MILEAGE AND JUST PAST WARRANTY. FAILURE OF BEARINGS LEAD TO ABS BRAKE SYSTEM BEING INOPERATIVE UNTIL REPAIR CONCLUDED. AS PART OF REPAIR, VOLVO ENGINEERED RETAINING RINGS WERE FITTED. THIS INDICATES AN ADMISSION BY VOLVO OF THE INADEQUACY OF THE ORIGINAL PART DESIGN. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 VOLVO V50
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 VOLVO V50 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 VOLVO V50
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 VOLVO V50. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TJ21965-5-0-2019 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 VOLVO V50
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO V50
- 2006 VOLVO V50 — 18 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO V50 — 8 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO V50 — 0 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO V50 — 3 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO V50 — 3 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO V50 (current)
- 2012 VOLVO V50 — 0 complaints
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