Volvo recalls and safety
422 recalls since 1968 · 10,735 owner complaints since 1995
422
vehicle recalls since 1968
422
vehicle recalls since 1968
Volvo has had 422 vehicle recalls since 1968, covering 7.74 million vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 21 recalls for 872,434 vehicles, up 61.5% from 2024. The Volvo VNL has the most recalls (87). Owners filed 521 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
21
+61.5% vs 2024
2026 so far
13
15K units
All recalls
422
Since 1968
Units affected
7.74M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
5
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
521
+55.1% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
Volvo vehicle recalls each year since 1968, and the vehicles they covered
Volvo models
214 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VNL | 87 | 656K | 127 | - |
| VHD | 61 | 712K | 15 | - |
| VN | 47 | 292K | 57 | - |
| VNM | 45 | 506K | 11 | - |
| S60 | 40 | 2.87M | 1,266 | ★ 2012-2018 |
| XC60 | 36 | 1.74M | 651 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| XC90 | 35 | 1.85M | 1,530 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| S80 | 27 | 1.58M | 955 | - |
| WX | 24 | 180K | 1 | - |
| WG | 23 | 188K | 7 | - |
| V70 | 22 | 2.00M | 937 | - |
| Vah | 20 | 282K | 1 | - |
| XC70 | 19 | 1.16M | 418 | - |
| VNL (4) | 19 | 33K | 7 | - |
| Acl | 19 | 181K | 3 | - |
| VNR | 17 | 105K | 2 | - |
| V60 | 16 | 1.66M | 57 | - |
| VT | 16 | 296K | 3 | - |
| XC40 | 13 | 1.04M | 217 | ★ 2026 |
| S90 | 13 | 1.20M | 69 | - |
| V60CC | 13 | 1.55M | 26 | - |
| 145 | 13 | 245K | 0 | - |
| S40 | 12 | 341K | 491 | ★ 2011 |
| Volvo Truck | 12 | 40K | 100 | - |
| Wia | 12 | 132K | 29 | - |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 214. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Volvo recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Volvo recalls by component
- Steering52 · 413K units
- Electrical system43 · 642K units
- Equipment29 · 386K units
- Engine and engine cooling26 · 431K units
- Suspension26 · 252K units
- Service brakes, air24 · 79K units
- Seat belts23 · 550K units
- Fuel system, gasoline20 · 880K units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Volvo owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
521 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Electrical system2,083
- Vehicle speed control1,192
- Power train1,150
- Engine and engine cooling992
- Suspension800
- Unknown or other744
- Engine708
- Complaints
- 10,735
- Crashes reported
- 632
- Fires reported
- 319
- People injured
- 553
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Volvo recalls
The newest of 422. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
Related pages
Questions and answers
How many recalls did Volvo have in 2025?
21 Volvo vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 872,434 vehicles, compared with 13 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 13 so far.
Which Volvo models have the most recalls?
The VNL (87), the VHD (61) and the VN (47) have the most recalls since 1968. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Volvo recall problem?
Steering: 52 of the 422 Volvo recalls, followed by electrical system (43).
What do Volvo owners complain about most?
Electrical system, named in 2,083 of the 10,735 safety complaints Volvo owners filed since 1995, then vehicle speed control (1,192). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Volvo?
Yes: 5 Volvo recalls tell owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from May 28, 2026: Volvo VAH, VHD, VN, VNL (4) and 1 more (2026-2027): Wheels.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.