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US recalls (1)
Steering: gear box, shaft sector
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 C30, MODEL YEAR 2010 S40 AND V50 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE GEARSHIFT LEVER STUD ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THE GEARSHIFT LEVER CABLE OR STUD ASSEMBLY BECOMES LOOSE, IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE, DISENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TORQUE THE GEARSHIFT LEVER STUD ASSEMBLY TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM .
Canadian recalls (2)
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Structure
2011-03-18 · campaign 2011-124 · 4 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the passenger-side support member (in the engine compartment) may have been manufactured incorrectly. As such, the frame member may have developed a crack during the forming process. This could have an effect on the front structure, reducing crash performance of the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury during a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the passenger-side support member. If a crack is found, Volvo will take the vehicle out of service and replace it with a new one of equal specification.
Powertrain
2010-06-09 · campaign 2010-193 · 159 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the gearshift lever stud assembly may not have received adequate tighten torque during vehicle assembly. If the gearshift lever cable or stud assembly becomes loose, it may not be possible to engage, disengage, or shift gears. This could result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and torque the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification.
Owner complaints (14)
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volvo C30 (1 crashes reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Volvo C30.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Volvo C30 2 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Volvo C30 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| C30 FWD 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| C30 FWD 2.5 L Automatic (S5) | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
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