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2005 Volvo V50 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 8, 201010V566000 | Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system)AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V566000
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| Jan 28, 200808V033000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIF THIS OCCURS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V033000
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| Apr 24, 200606V137000 | Fuel system, gasolineTHIS MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V137000
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Owner complaints by component18
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 33 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 17 |
| Suspension | 3 | 17 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 17 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 17 |
| Structure | 2 | 11 |
| Steering | 1 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 6 |
| Power train | 1 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 6 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“2005 volvo v50 has intermittent starting issues. The engine cranks and fuel pump can be heard when key is turned in ignition but the engine does not turn over/start.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Vehicle stalled on highway at highway speed and rapidly lost speed and power steering. Restarting was very difficult and resulted in several failed starts and stalls.”
- Steering
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v50. While pulling out of the driveway and making a right turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The noise recurred periodically.”
Other Volvo V50 model years
- 20093 recalls2 complaints
- 20083 recalls0 complaints
- 20072 recalls6 complaints
- 20063 recalls12 complaints
- 20053 recalls18 complaints
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- 2006 C702 recalls9 complaints
- 2017 S904 recalls8 complaints
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2005 Volvo V50 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Volvo V50 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Volvo V50. The most recent, 10V566000 (reported November 8, 2010), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2005 Volvo V50 recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Volvo V50?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Volvo V50?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.
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