Does the 1996 Volvo 855 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, vehicle speed control. 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 1996 Volvo 855 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 1996 Volvo 855?

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

1996 Volvo 855 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 1996 Volvo 855. 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.

1996 Volvo 855 recalls, newest first

November 19, 2002NHTSA 02V31400065,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler

Summary: 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 seat heater.
Consequence: If this occurs, the damage could result in a short circuit that could cause a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will disconnect the existing wires and install a new electronic thermostat and cable harness. Owner notification began on February 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 11, 1996NHTSA 96V19900012,530 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: The screws which attach the throttle plate to its axle (shaft) can loosen allowing the throttle plate to come in contact with the throttle housing.
Consequence: This condition could prevent the throttle from returning to idle position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle housing.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1996 Volvo 855 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

Service brakes4
Air bags › Frontal1
Air › Antilock1
Electric1
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1

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Questions

Does the 1996 Volvo 855 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, vehicle speed control. 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 1996 Volvo 855 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 1996 Volvo 855?: 7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.