1997 Volvo 850 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1997 Volvo 850. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
107 owner complaints — full 1997 Volvo 850 problems & reliability report →
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jul 30, 2004Fire risk1994–1997 Volvo 850 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HEAT, THE FUEL TANK MAY SEEP OR LEAK FUEL AT THE POINTS WHERE THE HEAT SHIELD IS ATTACHED.
04V368000 · 226K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Nov 19, 2002Fire risk1996–1997 Volvo 850, 1996–1997 Volvo 854, 1996–1997 Volvo 855 — Seats
ON SOME SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATERS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT EXCESSIVE COMPRESSION OF THE SEAT CUSHION COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE SEAT HEATER.
02V314000 · 65K units · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.