1999 Volvo Wia Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Volvo Wia, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Volvo Wia
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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Switch (exterior lighting)
Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts.
Remedy: Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. Owner notification began october 31, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Volvo Wia have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer states there is a problem with the wiring harness under the dash and with the starter.*jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 15, 2001 · Electrical system
Compare Volvo Wia model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Wia model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 Volvo Wia | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Volvo Wia | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 Volvo Wia | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 Volvo Wia | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Volvo Wia | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Volvo Wia | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 Volvo Wia | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Volvo Wia | 4 | 7 |
| 1996 Volvo Wia | 7 | 8 |
| 1997 Volvo Wia | 6 | 8 |
| 1998 Volvo Wia | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Volvo Wia | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo Wia | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Volvo Wia | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Volvo Wia | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1999 Volvo Wia
How do I know if my 1999 Volvo Wia 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 1999 Volvo Wia; 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 02V238000).
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.