Across the 6 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 42 owner complaints for the Volvo V50. The 2005 model year has the most complaints (18).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 12 | 0 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 18 | 0 | Not rated | 22 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
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.