Volvo 850 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 850 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 569 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Volvo 850 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Volvo 850 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 Volvo 850 | 3 | 107 |
| 1996 Volvo 850 | 3 | 192 |
| 1995 Volvo 850 | 3 | 111 |
| 1994 Volvo 850 | 3 | 83 |
| 1993 Volvo 850 | 1 | 73 |
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Newest Volvo 850 recalls
- Jul 30, 200404V368000Fuel system, gasoline226,000 vehicles1994-1997 Volvo 850
On certain passenger vehicles, after prolonged exposure to heat, the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the points where the heat shield is attached.
- Nov 19, 200202V314000Seats65,000 vehiclesVolvo 850, 854 and 1 more model
On some sedans and station wagons equipped with seat heaters, it is possible that excessive compression of the seat cushion could cause damage to the electrical wiring of the…
- Aug 30, 199999V235000Exterior lighting139,588 vehiclesVolvo 850, C70 and 2 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Aug 20, 199696E025000Engine and engine cooling400 vehicles1993-1996 Volvo 850
Engine block heaters installed as accessories.
- Mar 10, 199595V050000Equipment31,315 vehiclesVolvo 850, 854 and 1 more model
Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity.
- Sep 13, 199494V173000Vehicle speed control14,000 vehicles1994 Volvo 850
Under very cold weather conditions, ice crystals can form at the throttle in the engine intake system, and prevent the throttle from returning to idle.