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2010 Volvo V50 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2010 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other V50 years?

V50 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted26 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 26 complaints2006: 18 complaints2007: 8 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 3 complaints2010: 3 complaints2011: 2 complaints
V50 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Volvo V50 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes133%
Other133%
Transmission133%

Does the 2010 Volvo V50 have recalls?

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

10V591000SeatsNovember 22, 2010 · 7,420 units

Defect

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.

Consequence

POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.

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.

10V255000SteeringJune 8, 2010 · 536 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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 .

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“ON 2010 VOLVO,V-50 , WE JUST BOUGHT MY WIFE DOES NOT HAVE ANY TROUBLE SWITCHING HER RIGHT FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND BACK AGAIN,BUT IT SEEMS NO MATTER WHICH SHOES I'M WEARING ,I WEAR SIZE 12 D,MY FOOT HAS A TENDENCY TO CATCH BETWEEN THE PEDALS. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 20, 2010

“ON 2010 VOLVO,V-50 , WE JUST BOUGHT MY WIFE DOES NOT HAVE ANY TROUBLE SWITCHING HER RIGHT FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND BACK AGAIN,BUT IT SEEMS NO MATTER WHICH SHOES I'M WEARING ,I WEAR SIZE 12 D,MY FOOT HAS A TENDENCY TO CATCH BETWEEN THE PEDALS. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 20, 2010

“I TOOK MY NEWLY PURCHASED, USED V50 WAGON TO MY VOLVO DEALER. THE SERVICE TECH DEMONSTRATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAS BECOME UNSEALED FROM FRAME. IT WAS/IS LOOSE, AND CAN BE PARTIALLY PUSHED OUT. THEY HAD FOUND WET CARPET IN MY CAR. IT IS STILL LEAKING (THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT). THIS WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 31, 2017

2010 Volvo V50 — common questions

Is the 2010 Volvo V50 reliable?

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

Does the 2010 Volvo V50 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Volvo V50. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.