Does the 1990 Volvo 740 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, fuel system, gasoline. 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 1990 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 1990 Volvo 740?

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

1990 Volvo 740 recalls

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

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

For the 1990 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.

1990 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

September 6, 1990NHTSA 90V165000253 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

Summary: Fuel damper located behind the fuel line and the fuel rail may be improperly assembled. Over time, the solder joints could allow a small amount of fuel to leak.
Consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source,could result in a fire.
Remedy: Replace fuel damper.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the 1990 Volvo 740 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 16
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 8
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Vehicle speed control14
Service brakes5
Air bags4
Air bags › Frontal4
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables3

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Questions

Does the 1990 Volvo 740 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, fuel system, gasoline. 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 1990 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 1990 Volvo 740?: 47 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.