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Volvo 965 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints across 5 model years of the Volvo 965 (1992–1997). The most-complained-about year is 1996.

4
safety recalls, all years
4
owner complaints, all years
1995
year with most recalls
1996
year with most complaints

Pick your Volvo 965 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 Volvo 96510
1996 Volvo 96513
1995 Volvo 96521
1993 Volvo 96510
1992 Volvo 96510

What Volvo 965 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The 1996 model year has the most, with 3.

All Volvo 965 recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Volvo 965, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 96V199000 Reported 12,530 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

    The screws which attach the throttle plate to its axle (shaft) can loosen allowing the throttle plate to come in contact with the throttle housing.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle housing.

    Model years: 1996, 1997

  2. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V107000 Reported 11,562 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

    The safety belt webbing guide (b-pillar "d" ring) can break under heavy loads.

    Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the metal plate which is part of the webbing guide ("d" ring) in the upper safety belt anchorage for both front seating positions.

    Model years: 1992, 1993

  3. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 95V093000 Reported 5,199 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

    The tire label contains size and pressure information concerning the spare tire. The listed size (155r15) and pressure (40 PSI) are incorrect. The correct size and pressure for the spare tire are t125/90r15 and 60 PSI.

    Remedy: Owners will be mailed a new, correct tire pressure label to install on their vehicles. If owners prefer, they can take their vehicle to a dealer and have them install the label.

    Model years: 1995

  4. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 94V215000 Reported 132 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

    The driver's side air bag module may not properly deploy.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.

    Model years: 1995

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.