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2008 Volvo V50 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2008 Volvo V50. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA
20–23
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2008 Volvo V50

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V566000 Reported 416 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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…

  2. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 08V329000 Reported 1,020 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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.

  3. Roof and pillars (structure)

    NHTSA 08V197000 Reported 7 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    Volvo is recalling 7 my 2008 v50 passenger vehicles equipped with roof rails. Bolts have been found to be out of specification. This has caused less tread length on the bolts which in turn has lead to insufficient clamping force in the joint due to the washer getting stuck when tightening the bolts.

    Remedy: Due to the limited number of vehicles involved, owners have been notified and will have the roof rail bolts replaced free of charge. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Volvo V50. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Volvo V50 (V50 AWD, V50 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–23 mpg
City / Highway17–20 / 25–28
FuelPremium
EPA classSmall Station Wagons
Engine5 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (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 yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Volvo V5020
2005 Volvo V50318
2006 Volvo V50312
2007 Volvo V5026
2008 Volvo V5030
2009 Volvo V5032
2010 Volvo V5032
2011 Volvo V5012

Checking a specific 2008 Volvo V50

How do I know if my 2008 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 2008 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 08V197000).

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

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.