Volvo 240 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
2 recalls found for the Volvo 240 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 139 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Volvo 240 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 Volvo 240 | 0 | 14 |
| 1992 Volvo 240 | 0 | 22 |
| 1991 Volvo 240 | 0 | 17 |
| 1990 Volvo 240 | 0 | 20 |
| 1989 Volvo 240 | 0 | 17 |
| 1988 Volvo 240 | 0 | 10 |
| 1987 Volvo 240 | 0 | 6 |
| 1986 Volvo 240 | 1 | 12 |
| 1985 Volvo 240 | 1 | 4 |
| 1984 Volvo 240 | 0 | 5 |
| 1983 Volvo 240 | 0 | 6 |
| 1982 Volvo 240 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 Volvo 240 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 Volvo 240 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 Volvo 240 | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Volvo 240 recalls
- Sep 15, 198686V129000Vehicle speed control89,587 vehicles1985-1986 Volvo 240
In the event of a low speed frontal impact, engine movement could cause the throttle cable sleeve to be pulled out of the adjusting fitting and not return to its original…
- Dec 14, 197777V219000Vehicle speed control40,000 vehiclesVolvo 240, 242 and 2 more models
The involved vehicles are in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems".