2005 Volvo V50 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Volvo V50, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Volvo V50
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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Fuel pump (fuel system)
On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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Fuel system, gasoline
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with t5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located.
Remedy: Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Volvo V50 have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,182 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2005 volvo v50 has intermittent starting issues. The engine cranks and fuel pump can be heard when key is turned in ignition but the engine does not turn over/start. After 10-15 (sometimes more) attem”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 9, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Vehicle stalled on highway at highway speed and rapidly lost speed and power steering. Restarting was very difficult and resulted in several failed starts and stalls. Trying to navigate to safety resu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 21, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Volvo V50 (V50 AWD, V50 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 24–29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Volvo V50 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo V50 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Volvo V50 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Volvo V50 | 3 | 18 |
| 2006 Volvo V50 | 3 | 12 |
| 2007 Volvo V50 | 2 | 6 |
| 2008 Volvo V50 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Volvo V50 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 Volvo V50 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 Volvo V50 | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2005 Volvo V50
How do I know if my 2005 Volvo V50 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 2005 Volvo V50; 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 06V137000).
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.