What gets recalled
1997 Volvo 850 recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
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.
Remedy: Volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. All vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks.
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
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.
Remedy: Dealers will disconnect the existing wires and install a new electronic thermostat and cable harness. Owner notification began on February 19, 2003.
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlight switch.
1996 Volvo 850 recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
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.
Remedy: Volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. All vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks.
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
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.
Remedy: Dealers will disconnect the existing wires and install a new electronic thermostat and cable harness. Owner notification began on February 19, 2003.
1995 Volvo 850 recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
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.
Remedy: Volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. All vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks.
Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace suspect jacks with a jack meeting the load requirements for these cars.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Volvo 850 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the Volvo 850 across 3 model years.
How do I know if my Volvo 850 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.