Volvo 242 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
10 recalls found for the Volvo 242 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1 owner complaint. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Volvo 242 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 Volvo 242 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Volvo 242 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 Volvo 242 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 Volvo 242 | 9 | 0 |
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Newest Volvo 242 recalls
- May 30, 197979V132000Fuel system, gasoline121,000 vehiclesVolvo 164, 142 and 5 more models
On the involved vehicles, there is the possibility that fuel wetting in the drain plug area of the fuel tank could exist.
- Feb 13, 197979V048000Fuel system, gasoline61,000 vehiclesVolvo 242, 244 and 4 more models
The involved vehicles contain a potentially defective pressure control valve in the evaporative emission control system which, through excess pressure over extended periods,…
- Jan 18, 197979V028000Fuel system, gasoline57,000 vehiclesVolvo 242, 244 and 4 more models
Under adverse conditions of high ambient temperatures, pressures and fuel volatility, fuel may surge when the fuel filler cap is removed in a certain manner.
- Mar 24, 197878V062000Power train28,000 vehiclesVolvo 242, 244 and 4 more models
The rear wheel bearings on the involved vehicles, may have received an inadequate amount of lubrication.
- 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".
- Jul 15, 197676V107000Steering56,820 vehiclesVolvo 242, 244 and 4 more models
- Jul 15, 197676V106000Suspension56,820 vehiclesVolvo 242, 244 and 4 more models
- May 5, 197676V069000Fuel system, gasoline67,633 vehiclesVolvo 242, 244 and 4 more models