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Volvo WX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the Volvo WX, covering model years 1995 to 2004. Exterior Lighting is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 23 recall campaigns on file
  • 1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 10 model years with data (1995–2004)
  • top component: Exterior Lighting (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 03V308000 (reported Aug 22, 2003)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volvo WX complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2004 model year.

Volvo WX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Volvo WX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200410000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volvo WX components

top 1 · NHTSA categories

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1).

Components named most often in Volvo WX complaints (top 1)
Components named most often in Volvo WX complaints (top 1)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Exterior Lighting1100.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volvo WX recalls

23 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name WX, newest first. The 23 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2004. The 1999 model year appears in the most campaigns (10).

  • 23 recall campaigns
Volvo WX recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 5 campaigns1996: 4 campaigns1997: 7 campaigns1998: 6 campaigns1999: 10 campaigns
2000: 5 campaigns2001: 3 campaigns2002: 2 campaigns2003: 1 campaign2004: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 03V308000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model years 1998–2004

    On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the body builder wiring option was mis-wired in such a way that the auto neutral with service brake status option may allow the transmission to go into forward gear without the driver's foot pressing down on the brake pedal first.

    Consequence:
    Unintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Volvo trucks will notify its customers and install an additional air operated stop light switch and the necessary wiring changes. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 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 at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  2. NHTSA campaign 03V259000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model years 1996–1997

    On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the L10G engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

    Consequence:
    If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  3. NHTSA campaign 02V317000

    Reported

    Suspension › Multiple Axle

    Model year 2002

    On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with Volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.

    Consequence:
    This condition could result in loss of axle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. Owner notification began January 14, 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  4. NHTSA campaign 02V037005

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

    Model years 1999–2000

    On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with TRW model 20EDL ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

    Consequence:
    If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign supersedes NHTSA campaign nos. 01V-139.001 and 02V-037.002. Owner notification began July 25, 2002. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  5. NHTSA campaign 02V036000

    Reported

    Power Train › Axle Assembly

    Model year 2001

    On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.

    Consequence:
    This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began March 15, 2002. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  6. NHTSA campaign 02V004002

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

    Model year 2001

    On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

    Consequence:
    If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began January 30, 2002. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  7. NHTSA campaign 01V167004

    Reported

    Suspension

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: heavy duty 6X4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

    Consequence:
    Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Chalmers is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 chalmers at 1-905-624-9750.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  8. NHTSA campaign 01V044013

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

    Model year 1999

    Vehicle description: heavy duty, class 8, trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-DL model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

    Consequence:
    If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began during May 2001. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  9. NHTSA campaign 00V190002

    Reported

    Wheels › Rim

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part No. 32051. Certain rims contain a non-fusion area in the butt-weld of the mounting ring. Under certain circumstances, the defect could develop into a crack on the mounting ring.

    Consequence:
    Over time, the crack could propagate and if not heeded, could result in mounting ring failure, potentially causing the rim to separate from the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  10. NHTSA campaign 01V139001

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

    Model year 1999

    Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with TRW model 20EDL ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

    Consequence:
    If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. The campaign has been superceded by recall No. 02V037002. Owner notification began November 17, 2000. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

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  1. NHTSA campaign 00V246306

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages

    Model year 1999

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW 20-EDL ball-socket assemblies. Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. These bearings were produced between July 5 and October 3, 1999.

    Consequence:
    If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  2. NHTSA campaign 00V232003

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Air › Antilock

    Model years 1997–2000

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

    Consequence:
    This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  3. NHTSA campaign 00V002002

    Reported

    Parking Brake

    Model years 1997–1998

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (MDV) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 121, "air brake systems." A loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.

    Consequence:
    The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the suspect valves.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  4. NHTSA campaign 00V012000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap

    Model year 1999

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a steel fuel tank. The closure only fuel tank cap, installed on the steel fuel tank, failed when the tank was dropped from a 10' height as required by FMVSS No. 393, "liquid fuel tanks."

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with a new fuel tank cap.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  5. NHTSA campaign 99V240000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Air

    Model years 1995–1999

    Vehicle description: dual steer class 8 heavy duty trucks. The front steer axle brakes do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 121, "air brake systems."

    Consequence:
    A slow brake release time can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a relay valve in the front steering axle brake system.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  6. NHTSA campaign 99V055004

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Air

    Model year 1999

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.

    Consequence:
    Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  7. NHTSA campaign 99V054000

    Reported

    Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector

    Model year 1999

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering slip shaft connecting the steering column to the steering gear input shaft might be too long.

    Consequence:
    The steering gear input shaft could crack increasing the risk for loss of steering control.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the steering slip shafts.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  8. NHTSA campaign 98V255000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Springs › Air Suspension › Lines and Fittings

    Model years 1995–1998

    Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes.

    Consequence:
    This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  9. NHTSA campaign 98V120001

    Reported

    Wheels › Rim

    Model years 1997–1998

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5X8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
    Remedy:
    Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  10. NHTSA campaign 97V212000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing

    Model year 1997

    Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer may not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted.

    Consequence:
    If this condition exists, the jam nut and wheel bearing adjusting nut can back off the spindle allowing the wheel and the brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the steering axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer to determine if it is bent over the jam nut, and if not, repair as required.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  11. NHTSA campaign 96V157000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components

    Model year 1995

    The rear most axle of the tandem axle set could have inoperable brakes on one or both wheels because the brake s-cam was incorrectly installed.

    Consequence:
    This condition could cause increased stopping distance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the brake system and repair the s-cam assembly if found reversed.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  12. NHTSA campaign 96V095000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Air

    Model years 1995–1996

    The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. The obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event.

    Consequence:
    This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  13. NHTSA campaign 96V032000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air Suspension System

    Model year 1995

    The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment.

    Consequence:
    This condition could result in loss of rear axle stability affecting vehicle directional control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volvo WX questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo WX have?

NHTSA lists 23 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volvo WX, covering model years 1995 to 2004. The most recent, 03V308000, was reported on August 22, 2003 and is filed under “Power train”. The 1999 model year is covered by the most campaigns (10).

What is the most common Volvo WX complaint?

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volvo WX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volvo dealer.

How many Volvo WX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Volvo models

8 models · most complaints first

The Volvo models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Volvo VIN decoder with every Volvo model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Volvo XC90 2003–2025 · 35 recalls · 1,521 complaints
  • Volvo S60 2000–2025 · 40 recalls · 1,264 complaints
  • Volvo S80 1999–2016 · 27 recalls · 954 complaints
  • Volvo V70 1996–2016 · 22 recalls · 933 complaints
  • Volvo XC60 2009–2025 · 36 recalls · 647 complaints
  • Volvo S70 1995–2002 · 6 recalls · 593 complaints
  • Volvo S40 2000–2011 · 12 recalls · 491 complaints
  • Volvo XC70 2001–2016 · 19 recalls · 417 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.