Volvo VIN Recall Check

The Volvo brand is synonymous with luxurious vehicles with state-of-the-art tech features and outstanding safety ratings. Volvo is also known for its powerful engines as well as plug-in-hybrid and all-electric variants. Its lineup includes some cars, wagons, and luxury SUVs to rival Lexus, Acura, and Buick.

Run a Volvo Recall Check to get recall info and a full vehicle history report for free at Vehicle.report.

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What is a Volvo VIN recall check?

At Vehicle.report, you can search for recalls issued for any Volvo vehicle. Manufacturers like Volvo are among the top sources of information for our comprehensive database of vehicle data. Using the vehicle identification number, you can verify if Volvo issued a recall for any vehicle.

A vehicle safety recall is usually initiated by a car manufacturer for defects that pose a risk to vehicle safety. This defect may have been discovered in several vehicles of the same design or manufacture or in components of the same type and manufacture. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an agency within the US Department of Transportation, oversees the safety recalls.

A VIN or vehicle identification number is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that serves to identify your Volvo vehicle as a unique unit. No two vehicles have the same VIN. It is the key to all data about a vehicle.

How do I find previous recalls on my Volvo car?

Volvo’s recall rate from 1985 to 2016 was 1,139 vehicles out of 1,000 sold which is above the industry average (1,115 units). NHTSA data, however, reveals that the brand ranked the lowest recall severity, with 71 percent of recalls with consequences that can lead to a crash, accident, injury, fire, or even death.

Volvo Recalls

Our Volvo recall search tool is 100% free. You can also check for recalls by VIN at the official Volvo Owner’s website. At Vehicle.report, however, you can unlock a ton of data using the VIN. Every Vehicle.report VIN report includes a complete NMVTIS vehicle report, market value and title history.

How can I check a Volvo car’s history for free?

Acquiring a free car report can be easier than paying for one or getting it from a dealership. You can do it anytime with just a few clicks as soon as you find a car you would like to consider buying. Checking the vehicle history of a car is a critical step before you proceed to other steps in the purchasing process. You should be able to get a car report without being blocked by a paywall that most vehicle history providers require.

Why should you get a free vehicle history when paid services are available? First of all, free does not mean that running a database of vehicle data does not cost anything at all. Vehicle.report lets advertisers on its website cover the cost. Free does not also mean unreliable. Using the latest technology, we are able to efficiently collate information from trusted government and industry sources.

How to run a Volvo VIN recall check?

Check all active recalls for any Volvo car or SUV in the United States in two easy steps:

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Step 1

Check the VIN

Look for the VIN in these most common locations: through the windshield near the base of the dashboard (driver’s side) or on the door frame on the driver’s side.

You can also find the VIN on the vehicle’s documents: registration card, vehicle title, Insurance card, or owner’s manual.

Step 2

Run the Volvo Recall Check tool

What can a Volvo VIN recall check tell me about a recall?

NHTSA Campaign Number refers to a unique number assigned to a recall.

Summary of important details about the recall covers the model and model year of affected vehicles, the issue or part that may pose a safety risk or fail to meet minimum safety standards, and, possibly, where the vehicles were sold or registered. Volvo will also explain how the defect or issue may affect the vehicle’s operation and safety.

Remedy refers to the recommended solution to the structural or mechanical problem. Volvo will explain whether the issue can be fixed or if a defective component will be replaced.

Contact information includes the date when Volvo will start sending notifications to owners, the Volvo reference number for the recall, and the number for Volvo customer service hotline.

Why should I run Vehicle.report’s Volvo VIN recall check?

Volvo’s recall rate from 1985 to 2016 was 1,139 vehicles out of 1,000 sold which is above the industry average (1,115 units). NHTSA data, however, reveals that the brand ranked the lowest recall severity, with 71 percent of recalls with consequences that can lead to a crash, accident, injury, fire, or even death. Check out some of the recalls issued by the Swedish manufacturer in recent years:

Volvo VIN Recall Check Table

You can also check Volvo recalls by VIN at the official Volvo website. Here are other resources you can tap to know more about Volvo cars: Volvo Owner’s Manual, Volvo safety ratings, Volvo reviews, and Volvo dealerships.

Using Vehicle.report’s 100% free Volvo recall search tool, a VIN unlocks a ton of data including:

  • Market value
  • Vehicle specifications
  • Equipment details
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Safety rating
  • Inspection checklist
  • Auto insurance
  • NMVTIS report

Get a Free Volvo Recall Check

Find out if your Volvo vehicle has any open car recalls.
Simply enter the VIN and click Check Volvo Recall below: