3
recalls
The Volvo 940 has 3 recalls covering 21,635 vehicles as reported; model year 1991 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1991: 2
Units affected
22K
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 940, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags43
- Vehicle speed control15
- Tires14
- Service brakes, hydraulic9
- Fuel system, gasoline8
- Electrical system7
- Engine and engine cooling7
- Complaints
- 122
- Crashes reported
- 34
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 25
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volvo 940 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 19K units
- Seat belts1 · 485 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 1,864 units
Volvo 940 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1993 | Volvo 940 (1993): Vehicle speed controlNo. 93V074000 | Crash risk | 1,864 |
| 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 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1993 Volvo 940 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1993 Volvo 940. 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 940 have?
3 recalls cover the Volvo 940, for 21,635 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo 940?
Air bags: named in 43 of the 122 safety complaints about the Volvo 940, then vehicle speed control (15). 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.