4
recalls
The Volvo 855 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
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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 855 by component
- Seats2 · 65K units
- Equipment1 · 31K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 13K units
Volvo 855 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 855 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1997 Volvo 855. 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 855 have?
4 recalls cover the Volvo 855, for 109,320 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seats (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo 855?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 7 of the 19 safety complaints about the Volvo 855, then service brakes, air (3). 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.