8
recalls
The Volvo 760 has 8 recalls covering 144,036 vehicles as reported; model year 1989 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1989: 3
Units affected
144K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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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 760 by component
- Electrical system1 · 107K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 7,390 units
- Equipment1 · 475 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 2,930 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 19K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 1,068 units
- Seat belts1 · 485 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 5,800 units
Volvo 760 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1991 | Volvo 740, 760, 940 (1985-1991): Seat beltsNo. 91V075000 | Crash risk | 485 |
| Jan 8, 1991 | Volvo 760, 780, 940, Coupe (1989-1991): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 91V010000 | Fire | 19,286 |
| Nov 3, 1989 | Volvo 760 (1989): EquipmentNo. 89V183000 | Other or not stated | 475 |
| Dec 29, 1987 | Volvo 760 (1988): Exterior lightingNo. 87V195000 | Other or not stated | 2,930 |
| May 11, 1987 | Volvo 740, 760 (1985-1987): Electrical systemNo. 87V064000 | Other or not stated | 106,602 |
| Jun 24, 1986 | Volvo 740, 760 (1986): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 86V083000 | Falls | 1,068 |
| Dec 2, 1985 | Volvo 740, 760 (1985): Engine and engine coolingNo. 85V002000 | Injury | 7,390 |
| Feb 22, 1984 | Volvo 760 (1983): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 84V018000 | Other or not stated | 5,800 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1991 Volvo 760 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1991 Volvo 760. 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 760 have?
8 recalls cover the Volvo 760, for 144,036 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo 760?
Vehicle speed control: named in 14 of the 54 safety complaints about the Volvo 760, then electrical system (11). 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.