2008 Volvo V50 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2008 Volvo V50. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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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- Nov 8, 2010Fire risk2007–2010 Volvo C30, 2006–2010 Volvo C70, 2004–2010 Volvo S40 and 6 other models — Equipment
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
10V566000 · 416 units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jul 23, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 Volvo C30, 2008–2009 Volvo C70, 2008–2009 Volvo S40 and 1 other model — Steering
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
08V329000 · 1K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Apr 28, 2008Crash risk2008 Volvo V50 — Structure
VOLVO IS RECALLING 7 MY 2008 V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF RAILS. BOLTS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS HAS CAUSED LESS TREAD LENGTH ON THE BOLTS WHICH IN TURN HAS LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE IN THE JOINT DUE TO THE WASHER GETTING STUCK WHEN TIGHTENING THE BOLTS.
08V197000 · 7 units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.