CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Volvo V50 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (1 report).
1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2011 Volvo V50 recalls
Most common 2011 Volvo V50 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
IGNITION KEY/ENGINE IMMOBILIZER EXPERIENCED A INTERMITTENT FAILURES ("KEY ERROR" ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY), AND INABILITY TO START ENGINE. A REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION KEY DETECTOR IN STEERING COLUMN WAS REQUIRED - PARTS COST: $750, LABOR EXTRA, AT VOLVO DEALER (VOLVO MANHATTAN, NY, NY). CAR PURCHASED IN JULY 2010, FAILURE IN JUNE 2016 (BEYOND WARRANTIES). THE IGNITION KEY SYSTEM SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR, ESPECIALLY FOR A VOLVO LUXURY LEVEL CAR.
BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER LOW MILEAGE AND JUST PAST WARRANTY. FAILURE OF BEARINGS LEAD TO ABS BRAKE SYSTEM BEING INOPERATIVE UNTIL REPAIR CONCLUDED. AS PART OF REPAIR, VOLVO ENGINEERED RETAINING RINGS WERE FITTED. THIS INDICATES AN ADMISSION BY VOLVO OF THE INADEQUACY OF THE ORIGINAL PART DESIGN. *TR
2011 Volvo V50 questions
Does the 2011 Volvo V50 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2011 Volvo V50: Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volvo V50?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Volvo V50 has been fixed?
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