Volvo 740 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the Volvo 740 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 175 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Volvo 740 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo 740 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Volvo 740 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Volvo 740 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Volvo 740 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 Volvo 740 | 0 | 8 |
| 1991 Volvo 740 | 1 | 19 |
| 1990 Volvo 740 | 2 | 47 |
| 1989 Volvo 740 | 1 | 41 |
| 1988 Volvo 740 | 2 | 16 |
| 1987 Volvo 740 | 3 | 15 |
| 1986 Volvo 740 | 4 | 11 |
| 1985 Volvo 740 | 3 | 10 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Volvo 740 recalls
- May 6, 199191V075000Seat belts485 vehiclesVolvo 740, 760 and 1 more model
Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening.
- Sep 6, 199090V165000Fuel system, gasoline253 vehicles1990 Volvo 740
Fuel damper located behind the fuel line and the fuel rail may be improperly assembled.
- Nov 17, 198989V204000Power train38,000 vehicles1986-1988 Volvo 740
Driveshaft could contact the fuel tank and score and scrape outer surfaces of the tank at the point of contact.
- May 11, 198787V064000Electrical system106,602 vehiclesVolvo 740 and 760
Engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe.
- Jun 24, 198686V083000Latches/locks/linkages1,068 vehiclesVolvo 740 and 760
The tailgate child lock can be opened from inside when the child lock is engaged.
- Dec 2, 198585V002000Engine and engine cooling7,390 vehiclesVolvo 740 and 760
Certain vehicles are equipped with water pump pulleys which may contain a manufacturing defect, reducing the durability of the pulley.