Does the 1985 Volvo 740 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, electrical system, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 Volvo 740 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Volvo 740?

10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 Volvo 740 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Volvo 740. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Volvo been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Volvo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1985 Volvo 740 recalls, newest first

May 6, 1991NHTSA 91V075000485 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The instructional labels for the belt routing are inadequate, and can result in inadvertent release of the belt buckle.
Consequence: Consequence of defect: safety belt misuse could cause the seat occupant to face greater risk of injury in a sudden stop or vehicle accident if an inadvertent release of the safety belt occurred.
Remedy: Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 11, 1987NHTSA 87V064000106,602 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Summary: Engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe.
Consequence: A short circuit and malfunctioning of the electricalsystem, as well as charring of the wiring insulation, could result.
Remedy: Relocate wiring harness and secure with a new bracket and clamp.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 2, 1985NHTSA 85V0020007,390 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system

Summary: Certain vehicles are equipped with water pump pulleys which may contain a manufacturing defect, reducing the durability of the pulley. Consequence of defect: if the pulley fails, pieces may be thrown about inside the engine compartment and cause damage to engine components. If the hood should be opened it is possible a pulley failure could cause injury to persons in the area.
Remedy: Inspect and replace the pulley where necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1985 Volvo 740 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Vehicle speed control › Cables2
Electrical system1
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling1
Hydraulic › Foundation components1

Other Volvo 740 years

Other 1985 Volvo models

Questions

Does the 1985 Volvo 740 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, electrical system, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 Volvo 740 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Volvo 740?: 10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.