Does the 1988 Volvo 760 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, exterior lighting. 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 1988 Volvo 760 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 1988 Volvo 760?

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

1988 Volvo 760 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 1988 Volvo 760. 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.

1988 Volvo 760 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

December 29, 1987NHTSA 87V1950002,930 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: Headlight switch contains components which may come loose upon operation and cause short circuits in the switch.
Consequence: If this occurs, the headlamps will not function, andcharring of the insulation of certain wires to the switch may result.
Remedy: All affected vehicles will have the headlight switch replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1988 Volvo 760 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: 3
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags4
Air bags › Side/window1
Electrical system1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1
Fuel system1

Other Volvo 760 years

Other 1988 Volvo models

Questions

Does the 1988 Volvo 760 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, exterior lighting. 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 1988 Volvo 760 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 1988 Volvo 760?: 8 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.