10
recalls
The Volvo 242 has 10 recalls covering 502,273 vehicles as reported; model year 1975 is covered by the most (9).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
10
Most for 1975: 9
Units affected
502K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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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 242 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline4 · 307K units
- Steering2 · 67K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 4,000 units
- Power train1 · 28K units
- Suspension1 · 57K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 40K units
Volvo 242 recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1978 Volvo 242 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1978 Volvo 242. 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 242 have?
10 recalls cover the Volvo 242, for 502,273 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo 242?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 1 of the 2 safety complaints about the Volvo 242, then suspension (1). One complaint can name several components.
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.