2011 Volvo V50 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 Volvo V50, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 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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Seats
Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. The front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Volvo V50 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 59,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Ignition key/engine immobilizer experienced a intermittent failures ("key error" on dashboard display), and inability to start engine. A replacement of ignition key detector in steering column was req”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2016 · Unknown or other
“Both front wheel bearings had to be replaced after low mileage and just past warranty. Failure of bearings lead to ABS brake system being inoperative until repair concluded. As part of repair, volvo e”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 22, 2013 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Volvo V50 (V50 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21 / 30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
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 2011 Volvo V50
How do I know if my 2011 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Volvo V50; 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 10V591000).
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
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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.