2011 Volvo C30 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 Volvo C30, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 Volvo C30
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Shaft sector (steering)
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 c30, model year 2010 s40 and v50 vehicles equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions. The gearshift lever stud assembly may not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly. If the gearshift lever cable or stud assembly becomes loose, it may not be possible to engage,…
Remedy: Dealers will torque the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification free of charge. The safety recall began on june 14, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or customercare@volvoforlife.com .
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Volvo C30 have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,743 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The top of the windshield no longer adheres to the body of the vehicle. My searches of the internet have found multiple instances of the Volvos where the top part of the windshield is no longer attach”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 10, 2023 · Visibility/wiper
“The entire top edge of the windshield is no longer sealed to the car. Water gets in. If all of the windows are closed, the windshield briefly pops out a little bit as the door is closed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 29, 2023 · Visibility/wiper
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Volvo C30 (C30 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21 / 29–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); 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 2011 Volvo C30
How do I know if my 2011 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Volvo C30; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 10V255000).
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.