2009 Volvo C30 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Volvo C30, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2009 Volvo C30
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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Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Remedy: 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…
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 13, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Volvo C30 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 92,060 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2009 Volvo C30. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter shifted out of gear independently. No dealer or independent mechanic was contacted. The veh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 11, 2025 · Power train
“The clutch gets stuck on depressing intermittently. I was not able to shift the gear in the middle of the highway at around 80 miles an hour and this was a fatal encounter for me. It could have killed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2023 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Volvo C30 (C30 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–20 / 28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Volvo C30 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo C30 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Volvo C30 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Volvo C30 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 Volvo C30 | 2 | 6 |
| 2010 Volvo C30 | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 Volvo C30 | 1 | 14 |
| 2012 Volvo C30 | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 Volvo C30 | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2009 Volvo C30
How do I know if my 2009 Volvo C30 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Volvo C30; 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 08V329000).
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
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
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.