Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2011 Volvo V50 peaked in 2013, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2011 Volvo V50
Wagon, gasoline, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in Belgium. Owner complaints on file from Nov 22, 2013 to Jun 30, 2016.
Recall campaigns covering this model year17,420 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2011 wagon
Severity index0.02011 wagons average 12.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2011 Volvo V50 name wheels
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2011 Volvo V50
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V-591 | Nov 22, 2010 | Front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum | Seats | 7,420 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2011 Volvo V50
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 30, 2016Failure Jun 3, 201645,000 milesNEW York, NYUnknown or other
IGNITION KEY/ENGINE IMMOBILIZER EXPERIENCED A INTERMITTENT FAILURES ("KEY ERROR" ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY), AND INABILITY TO START ENGINE. A REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION KEY DETECTOR IN STEERING COLUMN WAS REQUIRED - PARTS COST: $750, LABOR EXTRA, AT VOLVO DEALER (VOLVO MANHATTAN, NY, NY). CAR PURCHASED IN JULY 2010, FAILURE IN JUNE 2016 (BEYOND WARRANTIES). THE IGNITION KEY SYSTEM SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR, ESPECIALLY FOR A VOLVO LUXURY LEVEL CAR.
NHTSA complaint 10881863 - Filed Nov 22, 2013Failure Oct 30, 201373,000 milesSeabrook, TXWheels
BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER LOW MILEAGE AND JUST PAST WARRANTY. FAILURE OF BEARINGS LEAD TO ABS BRAKE SYSTEM BEING INOPERATIVE UNTIL REPAIR CONCLUDED. AS PART OF REPAIR, VOLVO ENGINEERED RETAINING RINGS WERE FITTED. THIS INDICATES AN ADMISSION BY VOLVO OF THE INADEQUACY OF THE ORIGINAL PART DESIGN. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10553490
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
191 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- 35526.1.8 Apr 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required. - 37809.1.1 Apr 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. Current items under pri… - 19245 Dec 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification. - 8501 Apr 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. •Connect to the v… - S10303 Feb 21, 2025 · Service Campaign
Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key… - S10303 Feb 13, 2025 · Service Campaign
Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key… - 37175 Jan 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist. To provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory - 8501 Jan 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. •Connect to the v… - TJ31543 Oct 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Software Upgrade / Download Guide. If one control unit is upgraded and not all, it may result in various problems. - TJ27536.21.1-2024-08-07 Aug 14, 2024 · Other
Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service - 26745.13.14 Jan 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method - C00009 Jul 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. - TJ3656330 Jun 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rubber cushion - TJ3658411 Mar 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Left front LED flickers after turning car off - TJ29871 Apr 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer may experience ?Low oil pressure light? coming on. No external leakage. High engine oil consumption may occur. Follow the instructions under ?Service?. - TJ31535 Sep 11, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SiriusXM Tuner Replacement Process - CBR-2201 Aug 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions - KC-145 Aug 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair. - Special Tools Bu May 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve. - Service Manager May 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations - Service Manager Jun 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement - Service Manager Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) - 356EN01 Feb 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App - STB216 Mar 30, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
News Letter 70 - KC-99 Oct 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure - SMB00-288-2021-0 Feb 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performance expectations … - TJ26753.4.0-2020 Oct 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: It has been noticed on requested materials that PAS sensors are analyzed without finding any fault on the parts. As a help to the troubleshooting on parking assistance system, we have developed some points of possible actions in… - ST-001-2020-09-1 Sep 18, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - SMB00-006-2020-0 Aug 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder - SMB31-001-2020-0 Jul 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman - SMB31-001-2020-0 Jul 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman - ST-001-2020-06-2 Jul 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - TJ26745.13.5-202 Jun 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually c… - SMB00-013-2020-0 Jun 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information - SMB00-006-2020-0 Mar 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder - SJ1000167-2020-0 Feb 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool - ST-001-2020-01-2 Jan 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - SMB00-325-2019-1 Dec 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVI… - TJ31946.1.2-2019 Nov 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in … - TJ31946.1.1-2019 Nov 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in … - SMB00-006-2019-1 Nov 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Software Installation Policy changes. - TJ26745.13.1-201 Nov 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually c… - SMB00-438-2019-1 Nov 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments - TJ31543.9.0-2019 Nov 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attache… - ST-001-2019-10-1 Oct 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - TJ21965.7.0-2019 Oct 16, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed. - TJ20803.14.0-201 Oct 19, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing - SMB00-325-2017-1 Oct 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVI… - SMB00-337-2016-1 Nov 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Workshop Systems Requirements and Guidelines VIDA in 2015 , Peer - to - Peer Infrastructure GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada 00 337 REFERENCE BULLE… - TJ20803.12.0-201 Nov 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing - SMB00-006-2017-0 May 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Software Installation Policy changes. - SMB00-071-2017-0 May 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines. - SPJ32587.2.0-201 Apr 13, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA will not support Windows 8.1 after June 30th 2017 - TJ32564.1.1-2017 Mar 24, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Replacing CEM or Recommunicating with a 'sleeping' vehicle - TJ31543.4.3-2017 Feb 24, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attache… - TJ20402.3.4-2017 Feb 15, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Journal TITLE : The Error Frame Finder (EFF) can be an aid in fault tracing intermittent CAN network problems by providing a visible indication of error frames that are being transmitted on the network when the fault becomes active. The advantage … - TJ26188.1.10-201 Feb 8, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Journal TITLE : Prior Approval for RDAR Replacement ( Satellite Radio Tuner ) , Battery Drain REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States TJ 26188 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH … - SMB00-003-2017-0 Feb 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling. - SMB00-199-2017-0 Jan 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? lite… - PB77-006-2017-01 Jan 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.