5
recalls
The Volvo 850 has 5 recalls covering 475,903 vehicles as reported; model year 1997 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1997: 3
Units affected
476K
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Volvo 850, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes, hydraulic91
- Power train70
- Electrical system65
- Engine and engine cooling53
- Fuel system, gasoline53
- Tires41
- Air bags37
- Complaints
- 569
- Crashes reported
- 39
- Fires reported
- 42
- People injured
- 36
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volvo 850 by component
- Equipment1 · 31K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 140K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 226K units
- Seats1 · 65K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 14K units
Volvo 850 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2004 | Volvo 850 (1994-1997): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 04V368000 | Fire | 226,000 |
| Nov 19, 2002 | Volvo 850, 854, 855 (1996-1997): SeatsNo. 02V314000 | Fire | 65,000 |
| Aug 30, 1999 | Volvo 850, C70, S70, V70 (1997-1998): Exterior lightingNo. 99V235000 | Crash risk | 139,588 |
| Mar 10, 1995 | Volvo 850, 854, 855 (1995): EquipmentNo. 95V050000 | Falls | 31,315 |
| Sep 13, 1994 | Volvo 850 (1994): Vehicle speed controlNo. 94V173000 | Crash risk | 14,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1998 Volvo 850 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1998 Volvo 850. 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 850 have?
5 recalls cover the Volvo 850, for 475,903 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is equipment (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo 850?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 91 of the 569 safety complaints about the Volvo 850, then power train (70). 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.