10
recalls
The Volvo 164 has 10 recalls covering 262,671 vehicles as reported; model year 1974 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
10
Most for 1974: 3
Units affected
263K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volvo 164 by component
- Seat belts3 · 44K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 189K units
- Vehicle speed control2 · 24K units
- Equipment1 · 3,200 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 420 units
- Steering1 · 2,774 units
Volvo 164 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1979 | Volvo 142, 144, 145, 164 and 3 more (1974-1975): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 79V132000 | Other or not stated | 121,000 |
| May 5, 1976 | Volvo 164, 242, 244, 245 and 2 more (1975-1976): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 76V069000 | Other or not stated | 67,633 |
| Jun 25, 1974 | Volvo 164 (1973-1974): Vehicle speed controlNo. 74V105000 | Other or not stated | 7,500 |
| May 21, 1974 | Volvo 142, 144, 145, 164 (1974): Seat beltsNo. 74V079000 | Other or not stated | 36,233 |
| Dec 12, 1972 | Volvo 164 (1973): EquipmentNo. 72V307000 | Other or not stated | 3,200 |
| Aug 18, 1971 | Volvo 142, 144, 145, 164 (1971): Seat beltsNo. 71V138000 | Other or not stated | 7,400 |
| May 1, 1970 | Volvo 164 (1970): Seat beltsNo. 70V041000 | Other or not stated | 511 |
| Sep 30, 1969 | Volvo 164 (1969): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 69V135000 | Other or not stated | 420 |
| Sep 30, 1969 | Volvo 164 (1969): SteeringNo. 69V134000 | Other or not stated | 2,774 |
| Sep 30, 1969 | Volvo 142, 144, 145, 164 and 1 more (1969): Vehicle speed controlNo. 69V133000 | Other or not stated | 16,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1976 Volvo 164 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1976 Volvo 164. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Volvo 164 have?
10 recalls cover the Volvo 164, for 262,671 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seat belts (3 recalls).
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. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.