4
recalls
The Volvo 854 has 4 recalls covering 109,320 vehicles as reported; model year 1997 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1997: 2
Units affected
109K
As reported
Overall stars
-
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 854, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Electrical system4
- Fuel system, gasoline4
- Air bags3
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Power train2
- Complaints
- 23
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volvo 854 by component
- Seats2 · 65K units
- Equipment1 · 31K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 13K units
Volvo 854 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2002 | Volvo 850, 854, 855 (1996-1997): SeatsNo. 02V314000 | Fire | 65,000 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | Volvo 854, 855, 964, 965 (1996-1997): Vehicle speed controlNo. 96V199000 | Crash risk | 12,530 |
| May 26, 1995 | Volvo 854, 855 (1995): SeatsNo. 95V108000 | Crash risk | 475 |
| Mar 10, 1995 | Volvo 850, 854, 855 (1995): EquipmentNo. 95V050000 | Falls | 31,315 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1997 Volvo 854 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1997 Volvo 854. 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 854 have?
4 recalls cover the Volvo 854, for 109,320 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seats (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo 854?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 5 of the 23 safety complaints about the Volvo 854, then electrical system (4). 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.