Model year record

2007 Volvo V50 recalls & problems

The 2007 Volvo V50 has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints6filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentNov 8, 2010

Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

Recall 10V566000416 vehicles

Problem: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Fix: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulicMar 5, 2008

Foundation components › Master cylinder

Recall 08V1010001,114 vehicles

Problem: VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Risk: THE CAPACITY TO BRAKE WILL GRADUALLY DETERIORATE FORCING THE DRIVER TO USE A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN COMPARED TO AN INTACT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DETERIORATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED AND CERTAIN BRAKE LINES CLEANED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2007 Volvo V50 Wagon w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

V50 FWD

23mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.4 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

V50 FWD

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.4 L · 5 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

V50 FWD

22mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

V50 FWD

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

V50 AWD

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

V50 AWD

20mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
TiresSidewall; Tread/belt	3	0	7,500 mi
Child seat	1	0	—
Steering	1	0	—
Electrical system	1	0	—
Engine	1	1	—
Unknown or other	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

EngineFire
CAR WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR, INSIDE THE GARAGE, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. NO EXPLANATIONS.
Jan 29, 2017 · 110,000 miles
Steering
ISSUE: CAR WOULD NOT START AND "STEERING LOCKED, PLEASE TRY AGAIN" ERROR MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE WHEEL IS NOT LOCKED, I CAN TURN IT, BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START AND IT KEEPS ON GIVING ME THE SAME MESSAGE. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO EXPLAINED THIS IS A PART FAILURE AND IS CHARGING ME $434.00 TO REPAIR IT. I SEE THIS BEING A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE STEERING MAY LOCK ON ME AT SOME POINT WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE AND VOLVO HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR REPAIRING THESE VEHICLES AT THEIR COST. *TR
Jun 17, 2013 · 62,000 miles
Child seat
TOOK CAR SEATS TO PACIFIC SAFETY COUNCIL TO CHECK PROPER INSTALLATION OF TWO CAR SEATS. TECHNICIAN FOUND GRANDDAUGHTERS SEAT (BASE) STUCK IN REAR FACING POSITION. WOULD NOT RETURN TO FORWARD FACING POSITION. TECHNICIAN HAD SEEN ISSUE BEFORE SO WE REMOVED BASE, RETURNED BAR TO PROPER POSITION AND ATTACHED CAR SEAT. THIS WAS DONE WITH MY ASSISTANCE. DID NOT WANT CHILD RETURNING HOME IN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CAR SEAT. CALLED BRITAX WITH PROBLEM AND ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. MY CONCERN IS THE SAFELY OF SEAT. IS IT GOING TO POP BACK INTO REAR FACING POSITION DURING AN ACCIDENT OR PRIOR? WAS THERE A CHANGE MADE IN NEWER MODELS (AFTER 05)? IF NOT RECALLED, WERE THEY AWARE OF ISSUE? *TR
Mar 16, 2009
Tires › Tread/belt
SUDDEN FLAT (NOT BLOWOUT); LEFT REAR. TIRE UNRECOVERABLE. *TR
Aug 10, 2007 · 7,500 miles
Tires
SLOW LEAK, LEFT REAR PASSENGER TIRE. *TR
Jan 5, 2008 · 10,300 miles
Tires › Sidewall
SIDE WALL BUBBLE LEADING TO LOW SPEED (<10 MPH) BLOWOUT. *TR
Jul 9, 2007 · 6,522 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.