VOLVO Complaints

View complaints related to VOLVO. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2016 VOLVO XC60
    - NIOTA, TN

    WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, HAVE TO HOLD BRAKE DOWN IN ORDER TO KEEP THE CAR FROM DRIVING AS THE RPMS ARE REVVING UP AND DOWN, CAUSING THE CAR TO WANT TO MOVE AND WHEN IN PARK REVVING SO HIGH THAT IT WENT INTO RED AND CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND I HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE GAS TANK FILLER TUBE CLOGGS UP EASILY AND HAS TO BE DROPPED IN ORDER FOR THE TUBE / VENTS TO BE CLEANED OUT OR REPLACED.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2010 VOLVO XC70
    - Allentown, PA

    The contact owns a 2010 Volvo XC70. The contact stated that the rear differential was making an abnormal sound. The bearings were spalling metal into the gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2015 VOLVO XC60
    - Baltimore, MD

    Seat belt loose and doesn’t tighten with sudden stops. Consumer stated that dealer has not contacted her about replacing recalled seatbelt.*JB Consumer notified dealer multiple times and their response was, “we’re very busy and we need to get the part. You will get a call when it comes in.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 VOLVO XC60
    - bayamon, PR

    electrical Emergency break do not function in steep slope, project message “the emergency break can hold vehicule weight” seriously that scare me

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 VOLVO XC40
    - Sarasota, FL

    I was driving Westbound on a 2-lane tree-lined county road at around 9:00 AM with the sun behind me. Without any other vehicles, pedestrians or objects, the car came to a sudden hard-brake stop with the seatbelt clenching around me. I was alarmed by this "phantom braking" experience. I have an appointment with my local Volvo dealer, though I don't expect a resolution. Instead, I will request this so-called safety feature be disabled. I am extremely concerned if this would have happened on a busier street or highway.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 VOLVO XC60
    - Bayamon, PR

    ready to drive feature in traffic can cause a crash, when ur stock in traffic and be in the first row at red light, if the front car that pass the red light move, the vehicule advise you to move foward with visual and audio signal if you dont look up the light is green, you can accelerate and run out with red light and crash

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2002 VOLVO S60
    - San Jose, CA

    The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 VOLVO XC90
    - Raleigh, NC

    My car has begun to burn excessive oil. I am having to use 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. This is in addition to getting a routine oil change. Took vehicle to Volvo dealership for an oil consumption test, cost around $550, and had to drive 1245 miles and then bring car back. Brought car back and dealership confirmed car is using/burning excessive oil. Issue is with the o rings and gaskets needing to be replaced. Employee at dealership said this is known issue with the 2016 model burning excessive oil. Many threads online relating/reporting the same issue about oil consumption and believe a recall is warranted to fix this know issue with Volvo. Mileage is around 89k.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 VOLVO S60
    - Saint Michael, MN

    City Safety feature is triggering on intermittently with no reason to trigger. It occurs when initially accelerating. City Safety applies the brakes and stops the car violently. Occurs when light or dark. Has occurred several times within the past week. The feature can be manually turned off and now is with every ignition start. The default is for the feature be on, so turning off is required every time the car is turned on.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 VOLVO XC70
    - San Pedro, CA

    Windshield seal failure. Water/rain/carwash now leaks into the cabin of the car down the inside of the windshield directly in front of the driver's field of vision, obscuring visibility while driving. This is a clear safety hazard that is well chronicled on Volvo owner-sites. Volvo needs to issue a recall, as this affects the entire P3 platform (S60/V70/XC70)

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE