NHTSA vehicle safety data
2007 Volvo C30 Recalls & Complaints
The 2007 Volvo C30 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Volvo C30. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2007 Volvo C30 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2007 Volvo C30, describing incidents dated August 1, 2007.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10221004 · Filed
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FASHION 250 SCOOTER (NA). WHILE RIDING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD STRANGE NOISES COMING FROM THE MUFFLER. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE DRIVESHAFT WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP AND THEY REPAIRED THE EXHAUST AND DRIVESHAFT…
760 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS UNITS/GARMIN
NHTSA #10V566000 · Equipment — Electrical — Navigational System(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · NHTSA notice
Reported November 8, 2010 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Potentially affected: 416 vehicles
Volvo campaign R231 · Owners notified November 18, 2010
Defect description
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Safety consequence
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R231.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA #08V101000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice
Reported March 5, 2008 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Potentially affected: 1,114 vehicles
Volvo campaign 194 · Owners notified March 11, 2008 · Vehicles built January 18, 2007 – March 3, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Safety consequence
THE CAPACITY TO BRAKE WILL GRADUALLY DETERIORATE FORCING THE DRIVER TO USE A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN COMPARED TO AN INTACT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DETERIORATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED AND CERTAIN BRAKE LINES CLEANED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
VOLVO RECALL NO. 194.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Volvo C30 model years
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