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Volvo 262 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Volvo 262 (1975–1978).

5
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1976
year with most recalls

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Model yearRecallsComplaints
1978 Volvo 26210
1976 Volvo 26240
1975 Volvo 26210

All Volvo 262 recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Volvo 262, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. 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…

    Model years: 1976

  2. 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.

    Model years: 1975, 1976

  3. Axle shaft (power train)

    NHTSA 78V062000 Reported 28,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

    The rear wheel bearings on the involved vehicles, may have received an inadequate amount of lubrication. This condition would initially cause the roller bearings to develop a rumbling noise.

    Remedy: The dealer will either lubricate the bearings or replace them with new bearings and seals with lubrication at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978

  4. Suspension: lower ball joint

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

    Model years: 1976

  5. Rack (steering)

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

    Model years: 1976

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.