2006 Volvo V50
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2006 Volvo V50. Newest first.
Volvo IS recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term exposure to certain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. in some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. the recall began on february 20, 2008. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with T5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line IS sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold IS located.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This may potentially result in fuel line leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon free of charge. the recall began on june 5, 2006. owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Owner complaints
12 complaints
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- Unknown or other
The seller tampered with the odometer, my mechanic found the codes stored in the car and printed the evidence out for me. I can provide it if need be and I have the sellers facebook account. Please let me know if there is anything else you need.
- Fuel/propulsion system
When I drive my car it stalls out on me all the time.. I am an 88 year old woman who has one car for myself my great grand daughter who IS 15 and my son who IS 50. This IS extremely scary because I have to get on highway 50 to get to any stores. It has stalled out on me 4 times in one trip before…
When I drive my car it stalls out on me all the time.. I am an 88 year old woman who has one car for myself my great grand daughter who IS 15 and my son who IS 50. This IS extremely scary because I have to get on highway 50 to get to any stores. It has stalled out on me 4 times in one trip before and there are times when it can take over an hour to restart, other times it may take a few minutes. I am desperate for some help. By me using me own car I am endangering not only my family but others. Can you please help me.
- Fuel/propulsion system
I am 88 years old and depend on this vehicle ( our only vehicle) as my transportation for myself my son and my 15 year old great grand daughter. more times than I care to remember this car has stalled out on route 50, where I was traveling 50 to 55 miles an hour. I live about 1 hour away from…
I am 88 years old and depend on this vehicle ( our only vehicle) as my transportation for myself my son and my 15 year old great grand daughter. more times than I care to remember this car has stalled out on route 50, where I was traveling 50 to 55 miles an hour. I live about 1 hour away from ocean city, maryland. Each time IS terrifying. Sometimes it only takes a few minutes to restart and then there are times where it has taken over an hour. The latest event was 6/14/2017. I have had this car for a year. This problem only occurs when in motion. There have been a few times when it did not start for a while but it IS terrifying when it stalls out on the highway.
- Electrical system · Unknown or other
I dove my car in the morning when stop in the middle of street and call to aaa for towing to fix I brought the alternator I think the was fixed but I put the new battery december 3 still my car make some noise I think IS electrical problem but I discover has leek inside the passenger side back and…
I dove my car in the morning when stop in the middle of street and call to aaa for towing to fix I brought the alternator I think the was fixed but I put the new battery december 3 still my car make some noise I think IS electrical problem but I discover has leek inside the passenger side back and front IS like pool I really upset and I don't know how much money I have to spent to fix, and I don't what place knows to fix
- Engine · Unknown or other
First the radiator over flow IS plastic n corroded leaking radiator fluid second the center counsel goes bad where you can not control the air nor heat on the drivers side it gets so hot it burns your feet making it very unbearable, the air stops working on drivers side
- Air bags
2006 volvo V50. consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag system. *smd the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated, and it read "srs airbag service urgent". the consumer stated it was the second time, the light illuminated. The first time, the light illuminated, he took the vehicle to the dealer to have it fixed, but the remedy only lasted for a few thousand miles. *Jb
- Fuel/propulsion system
My volvo just shut off in traffic on rt 95 in dc. the check engine light came on and vehicle would not start. I researched the recall for volvo fuel systems and the dealer said I was not in the recall even though my year, state and I had the exact problem. very frustrating. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Electrical system · Suspension · Visibility/wiper
3 separate issues: 1. Electrical: power windows and power locks sporadically stop working. This started happening around march of 2011. This happens without warning and does not matter if the car IS in motion or not. 2. Suspension: after only 33,000 miles of driving in southern california…
3 separate issues: 1. Electrical: power windows and power locks sporadically stop working. This started happening around march of 2011. This happens without warning and does not matter if the car IS in motion or not. 2. Suspension: after only 33,000 miles of driving in southern california mild weather, several parts of the suspension system are broken, including the struts, control arms, and engine mount. 3. Visibility: since purchasing the vehicle, I have experience poor visibility while driving due to the front dash reflecting in the windsheild. This IS especially bothersome during sunny weather, which IS nearly every day where I live. *tr
- Wheels
The car was purchased new and came equipped with pirelli tires. we found them flat on multiple occasions (at least 5) and had one flat while driving. no crashes thus far. we thought it to be a fault of the tires. no punctures were ever found when taken to be repaired. we put one dunlop on the…
The car was purchased new and came equipped with pirelli tires. we found them flat on multiple occasions (at least 5) and had one flat while driving. no crashes thus far. we thought it to be a fault of the tires. no punctures were ever found when taken to be repaired. we put one dunlop on the car thinking that if it stayed properly inflated, then surely the problem would be the pirelli branded tires. the next flat we had (last week) was on the dunlop. inspection revealed no damage that would have caused it to lose air pressure. we suspect the wheels are poorly or improperly made and that this causes the flats. losing pressure in a tire for any reason can cause a crash. we have heard that volvo has an "unofficial recall" on the wheels, but cannot find any information on this. the odi ID number : 10437484 has been assigned to a previous complaint on this same vehicle. *Tr
- Steering · Suspension
The car began making howling noises when turning right. the noises were coming from the right front wheel area. the car IS an AWD model with manual 6 speed transmission. it was taken to the dealer to determine the source of the noise. investigation revealed that the right front hub assembly was…
The car began making howling noises when turning right. the noises were coming from the right front wheel area. the car IS an AWD model with manual 6 speed transmission. it was taken to the dealer to determine the source of the noise. investigation revealed that the right front hub assembly was failing and required replacement. had this component locked up, steering control would be lost and risk of a crash would escalate. the repair was at my expense ($786). these safety related steering and suspension parts should last longer than 58,000 miles. the car has been serviced in accordance with the owners manual service guide. *kb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Vehicle speed control
The V50 T5 began to shake and tremble when started and placed in reverse. Driver thought the car had a flat tire. Inspected vehicle and shut car down. Turned engine back on and put in reverse. Limited power when pressing on the gas pedal. No turbo power. Pedal placed to floor and little to no…
The V50 T5 began to shake and tremble when started and placed in reverse. Driver thought the car had a flat tire. Inspected vehicle and shut car down. Turned engine back on and put in reverse. Limited power when pressing on the gas pedal. No turbo power. Pedal placed to floor and little to no speed. Vehicle trembled and had limited acceleration while being driven. Third time of turning vehicle on, the vehicle moved about 100-200 feet and stalled. Vehicle towed to fairfax volvo at 11050 fairfax blvd. Fairfax volvo found "several misfire fault codes. Cleared codes. Upgrade ecm with new software." as written on service invoice. The same vehicle had the same trembling and shaking while backing out on 01/04/2007. *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
On december 3, 2005, the car (a volvo V50 2006 with approximately 2000 miles) was being driven in a residential area of washington dc. the car was stopped for a light, and then, upon attempting to move forward, there was no power to the wheels in any gear. the car was towed to the dealer…
On december 3, 2005, the car (a volvo V50 2006 with approximately 2000 miles) was being driven in a residential area of washington dc. the car was stopped for a light, and then, upon attempting to move forward, there was no power to the wheels in any gear. the car was towed to the dealer (marten's volvo, bethesda, md). the dealers representative informed the owner later that evening that a linkage between the transmission and the axle of the car had "sheared off" for no apparent reason. the dealer says it has fixed the car, but did not explain how. it IS clear that if the incident had occurred in traffic, that there IS a high probability that upon the sudden loss of power that the car could have been involved in a serious accident resulting in injury or death. *jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11009811This is a Technical Journal: Software Upgrade / Download Guide. If one control unit is upgraded and not all, it may result in various problems.
- 11007925Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
- 10249191This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- 10241661Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
- 10241651Rubber cushion
- 10219421Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10213885The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
- 10213883ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- 10213882Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10205651News Letter 70
- 10188881Volvo?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 and parameters and assisting retailers in focusing on individual processes and procedures, all retailers are provided with adequate tools to help achieve the ultimate goal of qualifying for self-authorization status.
- 10181041Mandatory 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 timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10179681This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
- 10178520This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman
- 10178516This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman
- 10178503Mandatory 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 timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10177392Effective 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 copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
- 10177386Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information
- 10173760This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
- 10171676Mandatory 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 timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10170147Service 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 SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10169394This 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 the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169393This 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 the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169391Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10169390Effective 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 copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
- 10169389This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
- 10169388This 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 attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
- 10169036Mandatory 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 timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10169030This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10169021Service 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 SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10168247VOLVO 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 BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 01 19 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 17 ? Right first time in Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2015 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 2 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 3 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 4 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 5 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 6 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 7 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 8 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 9 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 10 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 11 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 12 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 13 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 14 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 15 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 16 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 17 of 17
- 10167953Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10167952Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
- 10167915Dice Tool bulletin explaining the offer.
- 10167907This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA will not support Windows 8.1 after June 30th 2017
- 10167901This is a Technical Journal: Replacing CEM or Recommunicating with a 'sleeping' vehicle
- 10167895This 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 attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
- 10167887Technical 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 of using the EFF function is that error frames are usually transmitted on the network before a vehicle symptom can occur. Hence, if the fault is very intermittent in nature, it may be possible, for example, to induce the wiring fault for a short duration by manipulating the vehicle harnesses and connectors. The electrical fault will occur and be detected by the EFF without ever having a vehicle symptom appear. The instructions for setting up the tool have been simplified.
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