2004 VOLVO V50

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 42 TSBs

08V033000 Jan 28, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 DISTRI... Read more
Consequence
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.
23,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
06V137000 Apr 24, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
16,175 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 VOLVO V50

42 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
350000 EQUIPMENT3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
26745.13.14 Jan 12, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330 Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
CBR-2201 Aug 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
Special Tools Bu May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
ST-001-2019-03-0 Mar 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory 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
SMB00-354 Oct 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. EACH REPAIR LINE MUST HAVE A SEPARATE AND IDENTIFIABLE TIME PUNCH FOR THE RESPECTIVE REPAIR FOR ALL
SPJ3070120160419 Apr 19, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. THE USE OF VIDA CLASSIC OR OTHER
STB216 Mar 30, 2016
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
News Letter 70
US15309.4.1 Apr 23, 2012
190000 TIRES
VOLVO: EXCESSIVELY NEGATIVE REAR CAMBER MAY CAUSE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY ABNORMAL ROAD NOISE OR RIDE. REFER TO THE CAMBER ANGLE SPECIFICATION IN RTJ 19674. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS S40,C30, AND V50 MODEL YEAR 2012.
SMB-88-001A Oct 13, 2011
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
VOLVO: FOR OWNERS WHO REQUIRE FRONT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. *PE
TJ-21297-2 Dec 7, 2010
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
VOLVO: WHEN A TRAILER IS ATTACHED THAT HAS LED LIGHTS THERE MAY BE A LIGHTING PROBLEM. *RM
TJ-10438-8 Oct 27, 2010
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
VOLVO: THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH FOUR POSSIBLE TORUBLE CODES. *RM
TJ-10438-8 Oct 27, 2010
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
VOLVO: THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH FOUR POSSIBLE TORUBLE CODES. *RM
RTJ-16629 May 15, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SMALL LEAK, HAS USED A SOFTWARE FUNCTION THAT CALCULATES LEAKAGE BASED ON A PR
RTJ-16629 May 15, 2009
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SMALL LEAK, HAS USED A SOFTWARE FUNCTION THAT CALCULATES LEAKAGE BASED ON A PR
RTJ-20658 Mar 6, 2009
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VOLVO: EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALTY WET CONDITIONS) IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. *PE
RTJ-20658 Mar 6, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VOLVO: EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALTY WET CONDITIONS) IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. *PE
RTJ-19139 Oct 17, 2008
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. EARLIER VEHICLES WITHIN SAME RANGE, RECEIVE A TOTAL CAN OR SRS RELOAD OR UPGR
RTJ-19139 Oct 17, 2008
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. EARLIER VEHICLES WITHIN SAME RANGE, RECEIVE A TOTAL CAN OR SRS RELOAD OR UPGR
RTJ-19139 Oct 17, 2008
140000 AIR BAGS
VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. EARLIER VEHICLES WITHIN SAME RANGE, RECEIVE A TOTAL CAN OR SRS RELOAD OR UPGR
SMB 28 200 Aug 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO: PZEV (S40/V50) VEHICLES HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGE MENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. PZEV CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
19271 Jun 23, 2008
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) ONLY. A VIBRATION, ESPECIALLY WHILE IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR, AT AN ENGINE SPEED BETWEEN 1000 AND 2000 RPM. MAY BE WORSE IN A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE OR WHILE DRIVING UPHILL WITH A HEAVILY LO
19271 Jun 23, 2008
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) ONLY. A VIBRATION, ESPECIALLY WHILE IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR, AT AN ENGINE SPEED BETWEEN 1000 AND 2000 RPM. MAY BE WORSE IN A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE OR WHILE DRIVING UPHILL WITH A HEAVILY LO
83-44 Apr 16, 2008
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COLD WEATHER: DOOR HARD TO CLOSE - MAY BECOME FROZEN. *NJ
28-74 Jan 3, 2008
071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. *KB UPDATED 1/22/08. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ
28-74 Jan 3, 2008
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. *KB UPDATED 1/22/08. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ
3740 Oct 25, 2007
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL DOOR FUNCTIONS. *KB UPDATED ON 12/7/07. *NJ
2326 Oct 5, 2006
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
REPLACING AND RELOCATING THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. *KB
55159 Aug 15, 2006
050000 PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT/ADJUSTMENT. VOLVO. *KB
5913 Jul 26, 2006
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
FOLLOW THE COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC FAULT-TRACING PATH OUTLINED IN VIDA WHEN REPAIRING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) RELATED TO THE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT
4002 Jul 7, 2006
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *TT
6422 May 19, 2006
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING PUMP AND HARNESS REPLACEMENT.
4349 Apr 6, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AW55 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 010A, 010B, 010C SHIFT SOLENOID S5 SIGNAL LOW, HIGH OR MISSING. *AK

VOLVO V50 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO V50 across all model years (2004, 2011).

20 Total Recalls
60 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO V50 - Year by Year

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2007 2 8 View
2006 3 18 View
2005 3 26 View
2004 (current) 2 0

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