Volvo C30, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: IFCAR, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2011 Volvo C30 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
14
Latest campaign
Jun 8, 2010

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Jun 8, 2010
10V255000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 8, 2010Latest campaign
Jun 8, 201010V255000

Steering: gear box shaft sector

THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V255000
What's wrong
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 C30, MODEL YEAR 2010 S40 AND V50 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE GEARSHIFT LEVER STUD ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THE GEARSHIFT LEVER CABLE OR STUD ASSEMBLY BECOMES LOOSE, IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE, DISENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TORQUE THE GEARSHIFT LEVER STUD ASSEMBLY TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM .
Campaign
NHTSA 10V255000 · Jun 8, 2010
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
14Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Visibility/wiper750000
Structure321000
Unknown or other321000
Steering214100
Suspension214000
Tires214000
Air bags17100
Electrical system17000
Engine17000
Wheels17000

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

  • Visibility/wiper

    “The top of the windshield no longer adheres to the body of the vehicle. My searches of the internet have found multiple instances of the Volvos where the top part of the windshield is no longer attached to the vehicle.”

    Filed 06/10/2023 · ODI 11526361
  • Visibility/wiper

    “The entire top edge of the windshield is no longer sealed to the car. Water gets in. If all of the windows are closed, the windshield briefly pops out a little bit as the door is closed.”

    Filed 05/29/2023 · ODI 11524288
  • Structure

    “Windshield seal bond at top failed resulting in loose front windshield not being attached to the body.”

    Filed 01/15/2023 · ODI 11501828

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2011 Volvo C30 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Volvo C30 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2011 Volvo C30. The most recent, 10V255000 (reported June 8, 2010), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Volvo C30?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Volvo C30?

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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