There have been 5 safety recalls for the Volvo 850. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo 850.
Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Volvo 850, 1998 Volvo C70, 1998 Volvo S70, 1998 Volvo V70 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A raised vehicle can fall off the jack increasing the likelihood for personal injury or property damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Volvo 850, 1995 Volvo 854, 1995 Volvo 855 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Recall Summary: Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause loss of speed control and can result in unwanted acceleration and a possible accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Volvo 850 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Volvo 850, 1995 Volvo 850, 1996 Volvo 850, 1997 Volvo 850 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this occurs, the damage could result in a short circuit that could cause a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Volvo 850, 1997 Volvo 850, 1996 Volvo 854, 1997 Volvo 854, 1996 Volvo 855, 1997 Volvo 855 |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 30, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 226,000 |
| Nov. 19, 2002 | Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler | 65,000 |
| Aug. 30, 1999 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 139,588 |
| Mar. 10, 1995 | Equipment:mechanical:jacks | 31,315 |
| Sep. 13, 1994 | Vehicle Speed Control | 14,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Volvo 850 | 3 |
| 1996 Volvo 850 | 2 |
| 1995 Volvo 850 | 2 |
| 1994 Volvo 850 | 2 |