NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Volvo 854 Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Volvo 854 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of October 21, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Volvo 854. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1996 Volvo 854 owner complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Volvo 854, describing incidents dated July 1, 1996 to February 27, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11184648 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLVO 854. WHEN THE CONTACT FILLED UP THE TANK WITH FUEL, HE SMELLED FUEL FUMES WITHOUT GETTING CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED DYER & DYER VOLVO CARS (5260 PEACHTREE BLVD, CHAMBLEE, GA 30341, (800) 552-7023) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE…
ODI #11091747 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLVO 854. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL PROGRESSING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…
ODI #10028969 · Filed
YET ANOTHER 1996 VOLVO 850 SUFFERING FROM ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILURE.*AK
VOLVO/ELECTRICAL SEAT HEATER
NHTSA #02V314000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Seat Heater/Cooler · NHTSA notice
Reported November 19, 2002 · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Potentially affected: 65,000 vehicles
Volvo campaign 112 · Owners notified February 19, 2003 · Vehicles built June 1, 1995 – May 31, 1996 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL DISCONNECT THE EXISTING WIRES AND INSTALL A NEW ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT AND CABLE HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
VOLVO CARS RECALL NO. 112. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
VOLVO/THROTTLE
NHTSA #96V199000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice
Reported October 11, 1996 · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Potentially affected: 12,530 vehicles
Owners notified November 8, 1996 · Vehicles built April 1, 1996 – July 31, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS AXLE (SHAFT) CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 8, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Other Volvo 854 model years
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