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US recalls (1)
Seats
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
Risk and remedy
Risk: POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Seats and restraints
2010-11-23 · campaign 2010-423
On certain vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats, the "end stops" on the seat frame rails may be missing. If the end stops are missing, the maximum allowable seat travel may be exceeded, resulting in an increased injury risk for out of position occupants in the event of a frontal collision. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front seat rails for the presence of an "end stop", and install one if necessary.
Owner complaints (2)
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volvo V50. Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Volvo V50.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Volvo V50 SW FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2011 Volvo V50 SW AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Volvo V50 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| V50 FWD 2.5 L Automatic (S5) | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
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