Volvo C30 recalls & problems by year
9 recalls and 49 owner complaints across 7 model years (2007–2013).
Most complaints201114 complaints
Most recalls20102 recalls
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | 24 mpg | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | — | 24 mpg | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 | — | 24 mpg | 1 | 14 |
| 2010 | — | 24 mpg | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 | — | 23 mpg | 2 | 6 |
| 2008 | — | 22–23 mpg | 2 | 8 |
| 2007 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Visibility/wiper — 15 complaints
- Unknown or other — 6 complaints
- Suspension — 5 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 5 complaints
- Structure — 4 complaints
- Power train — 3 complaints
- Air bags — 3 complaints
- Steering — 3 complaints