1986 Volvo 760 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1986 Volvo 760, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1986 Volvo 760
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The instructional labels for the belt routing are inadequate, and can result in inadvertent release of the belt buckle.
Remedy: Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
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Electrical system: front underhood
Engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe.
Remedy: Relocate wiring harness and secure with a new bracket and clamp.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
The tailgate child lock can be opened from inside when the child lock is engaged. The feature to prevent the tailgate from being operated from the inside of the station wagon may not function properly. Consequence of defect: if a child is not properly secured in an approved restraint system, as required by many state laws, and is…
Remedy: Replace tailgate latches.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1986 Volvo 760 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Recall 87 v 064 000/electrical system wiring harness, front underhood:electrical system have various shortages in instrument panel/ radio, etc; dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this veh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 29, 2002 · Electrical system
“I purchased a used volvo with a virtually new set of firewhawk tires on it. After driving it for about 3 months, i noticed one of the front tires had developed a good sized bulge on the side wall. Thi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 13, 2000 · Tires
Compare Volvo 760 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo 760 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Volvo 760 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Volvo 760 | 3 | 2 |
| 1986 Volvo 760 | 3 | 5 |
| 1987 Volvo 760 | 2 | 12 |
| 1988 Volvo 760 | 2 | 8 |
| 1989 Volvo 760 | 3 | 13 |
| 1990 Volvo 760 | 2 | 14 |
Checking a specific 1986 Volvo 760
How do I know if my 1986 Volvo 760 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1986 Volvo 760; 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 86V083000).
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.
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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.