2006 Volvo V50 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 18 complaints on file for the 2006 Volvo V50 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other V50 years?

V50 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Volvo V50 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Fuel System	4	22%	▼ down
Other	3	17%	▲ up
Suspension	2	11%	▼ down
Electrical System	2	11%	▼ down
Tires & Wheels	1	6%	new
Transmission	1	6%	— flat
Airbags	1	6%	new
Visibility & Wipers	1	6%	new
Engine	1	6%	▼ down
Speed Control	1	6%	new
Steering	1	6%	— flat

Does the 2006 Volvo V50 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V566000Electrical SystemNovember 8, 2010 · 416 units

Defect

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy

VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.

08V033000Fuel SystemJanuary 28, 2008 · 23,000 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, REOCCURRING, LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS SALTY-WET CONDITIONS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAULTY SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN LOW OR NO FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE. IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO START OR MAY STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PEM AND INSTALL IT IN A NEW LOCATION TO PREVENT CORROSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

06V137000Fuel SystemApril 24, 2006 · 16,175 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T5 TURBO ENGINES, THE POLYAMIDE TUBE IN THE FUEL LINE IS SENSITIVE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE AREA WHERE THE TURBO/EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOCATED.

Consequence

THIS MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE FUEL LINE MATERIAL TO TEFLON FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“MY VOLVO JUST SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC ON RT 95 IN DC. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I RESEARCHED THE RECALL FOR VOLVO FUEL SYSTEMS AND THE DEALER SAID I WAS NOT IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH MY YEAR, STATE AND I HAD THE EXACT PROBLEM. VERY FRUSTRATING. [XXX] INFORMATION…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 18, 2013

“I DOVE MY CAR IN THE MORNING WHEN STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET AND CALL TO AAA FOR TOWING TO FIX I BROUGHT THE ALTERNATOR I THINK THE WAS FIXED BUT I PUT THE NEW BATTERY DECEMBER 3 STILL MY CAR MAKE SOME NOISE I THINK IS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT I DISCOVER HAS LEEK INSIDE THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK AND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 29, 2016

“THE CAR BEGAN MAKING HOWLING NOISES WHEN TURNING RIGHT. THE NOISES WERE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA. THE CAR IS AN AWD MODEL WITH MANUAL 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 23, 2011

“I DOVE MY CAR IN THE MORNING WHEN STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET AND CALL TO AAA FOR TOWING TO FIX I BROUGHT THE ALTERNATOR I THINK THE WAS FIXED BUT I PUT THE NEW BATTERY DECEMBER 3 STILL MY CAR MAKE SOME NOISE I THINK IS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT I DISCOVER HAS LEEK INSIDE THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK AND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 29, 2016

“THE V50 T5 BEGAN TO SHAKE AND TREMBLE WHEN STARTED AND PLACED IN REVERSE. DRIVER THOUGHT THE CAR HAD A FLAT TIRE. INSPECTED VEHICLE AND SHUT CAR DOWN. TURNED ENGINE BACK ON AND PUT IN REVERSE. LIMITED POWER WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. NO TURBO POWER. PEDAL PLACED TO FLOOR AND LITTLE TO NO…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 23, 2006

2006 Volvo V50 — common questions

Is the 2006 Volvo V50 reliable?

The record is thin — 18 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2006 V50 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (4 complaints), other (3 complaints), suspension (2 complaints).

Does the 2006 Volvo V50 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Volvo V50. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2006 compare to other V50 years?

What are the most common 2006 Volvo V50 problems?

Does the 2006 Volvo V50 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2006 Volvo V50 — common questions

Is the 2006 Volvo V50 reliable?

What are the most common 2006 V50 problems?

Does the 2006 Volvo V50 have recalls?

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