Fuel system
Free remedy
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HEAT, THE FUEL TANK MAY SEEP OR LEAK FUEL AT THE POINTS WHERE THE HEAT SHIELD IS ATTACHED.
Research · 2 model years
Volvo 8 SeriesEvery model year, 1996–1997
Across the 2 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 328 owner complaints for the Volvo 8 Series. The 1996 model year has the most complaints (207).
Volvo 8 Series years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026
Latest recalls for the 1997 8 Series
3 campaigns
Seats: seat heater
Free remedy
ON SOME SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATERS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT EXCESSIVE COMPRESSION OF THE SEAT CUSHION COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE SEAT HEATER.
Exterior lighting: switch
Free remedy
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026