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1975 Volvo 245 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

9 safety recalls list the 1975 Volvo 245. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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9 safety recalls for the 1975 Volvo 245

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 79V132000 Reported 121,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

    On the involved vehicles, there is the possibility that fuel wetting in the drain plug area of the fuel tank could exist. This is caused by a possible soldering inconsistency at the drain plug flange of the fuel tank or an inconsistency of fitting between the drain plug threads. If fuel wetting should occur at the drain plug area, a…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

  2. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 79V048000 Reported 61,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

    The involved vehicles contain a potentially defective pressure control valve in the evaporative emission control system which, through excess pressure over extended periods, could cause metal fatigue and eventually fuel vapors to be emitted into the atmosphere through hairline cracks in the fuel tank.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect the tank and make replacements, if necessary. The valve will be replaced to correct the emission and safety-related problems. Certain vehicles will require installation of a filler inlet fuel trap…

  3. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 79V028000 Reported 57,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

    Under adverse conditions of high ambient temperatures, pressures and fuel volatility, fuel may surge when the fuel filler cap is removed in a certain manner. Under these same conditions the involved vehicles may develop vapor lock.

    Remedy: The dealer will install a baffle in the fuel filler neck to prevent fuel surge and install a new pressure control valve, which will bring about a lower vent pressure. This will be done at no cost to owner.

  4. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 77V219000 Reported 40,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

    The involved vehicles are in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". The throttle cable plastic sleeve on these vehicles, which is attached to the firewall, could break at the groove for the retaining circlip allowing the buffer spring there to expand and cause an increase in…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the accelerator cable and retaining bracket and install new return springs, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

  5. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 76V106000 Reported 56,820 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

  6. Rack (steering)

    NHTSA 76V107000 Reported 56,820 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

  7. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 76V069000 Reported 67,633 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

  8. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 75V073000 Reported 4,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

  9. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 74V246000 Reported 10,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1975 Volvo 245. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Volvo 245 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo 245 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1975 Volvo 24590
1976 Volvo 24550
1977 Volvo 24520
1978 Volvo 24510
1982 Volvo 24501
1983 Volvo 24501
1985 Volvo 24501
1986 Volvo 24510
1987 Volvo 24511
1988 Volvo 24501
1989 Volvo 24503
1992 Volvo 24511
1993 Volvo 24501

Checking a specific 1975 Volvo 245

How do I know if my 1975 Volvo 245 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 1975 Volvo 245; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 74V246000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.