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Owner report · 2010 model year

2010 Volvo V50

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 1 of 2 complaints (50%) mentions it.

Complaints filed held steady at 2 in both 2009 and 2010.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
2
Recall campaigns
3
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,600–$2,850
Combined MPG
22–24

Complaints by model year

  1. 02008
  2. 22009
  3. 22010
  4. 22011

Where owners report problems

  1. Brakes1 (50%)
  2. Other1 (50%)
  3. Transmission & Drivetrain1 (50%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category2008200920102011vs. 2010 Small Station Wagons
Annual fuel cost ($)3,350–3,8502,600–3,1002,600–2,8502,600
Combined MPG20–2320–2422–2424
City / Highway MPG17–20 / 25–2817–20 / 25–3119–21 / 26–3121 / 30
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)386–444370–444370–404370
Complaints filed0222Not compared
Recalls issued3331Not compared
Crash-involved complaints0000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0000Not compared
Injuries reported0000Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared6651

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo V50 have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Volvo V50 get?

EPA rates it 22–24 MPG combined across 5 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Volvo V50?

EPA estimates $2,600–$2,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S5)52.5LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons19 mpg (low)27 mpg22 mpg (low)$2,850 (high)404 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Automatic (S5)52.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons20 mpg31 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Manual 6-spd52.5LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons20 mpg26 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)$2,850 (high)404 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Manual 6-spd52.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons21 mpg (high)29 mpg24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)
Configuration 5Automatic (S5)52.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons21 mpg (high)30 mpg24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain10000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes10000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other10000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • SEATS

    Campaign 10V591000 · Nov 22, 2010

    Defect
    VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
    Consequence
    POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    Campaign 10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010

    Defect
    VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
    Consequence
    AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
    Remedy
    VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.

  • STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

    Campaign 10V255000 · Jun 8, 2010

    Defect
    VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 C30, MODEL YEAR 2010 S40 AND V50 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE GEARSHIFT LEVER STUD ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THE GEARSHIFT LEVER CABLE OR STUD ASSEMBLY BECOMES LOOSE, IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE, DISENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL TORQUE THE GEARSHIFT LEVER STUD ASSEMBLY TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM .