Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Volvo C30 has 1 recall, 14 complaints.
1
Recalls
14
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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 L...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2011 Volvo C30 2 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The top of the windshield no longer adheres to the body of the vehicle. My searches of the internet ... |
| May 24, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The entire top edge of the windshield is no longer sealed to the car. Water gets in. If all of the w... |
| Dec 30, 2022 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield seal bond at top failed resulting in loose front windshield not being attached to the bod... |
| May 3, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Windshield is not sealed properly- moving as i drive from faulty seal |
| Sep 3, 2020 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY UNTIL I CAN GET THE ISSUE CORRECTED IN THE NEXT DAY OR TWO. THE WINDSHI... |
| May 12, 2020 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE WINDSHIELD GOT LOOSE. WHEN PRESSING IT FROM THE INSIDE, THE WINDSHIELD MOVES. WHEN THE DOOR CLOS... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE LOOSE WINDSHIELD ISSUE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS IT IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE. I HAVE A 2011 C30.... |
| Jun 28, 2017 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLVO C30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE STEERIN... |
| Jan 14, 2016 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE CAR DEVELOPED A RATTLE OVER BUMPS WHICH GOT WORSE WITH COLDER WEATHER TO THE POINT WE DETERMINED... |
| Dec 5, 2015 | STRUCTURE | WHILE DRIVING ALONG THE INTERSTATE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AT ABOUT 70MPH, THE SUNROOF OF MY 2011 VO... |
| May 28, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON I-87, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING A... |
| May 25, 2012 | SUSPENSION,TIRES | REAR TIRES WORN OUT ON THE INSIDE AFTER 21000 MILES. 1/32 INSIDE AND 5/32 OUTSIDE TREAD DEPTH. UNACC... |
| Dec 1, 2011 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES,WHEELS | TIRES WERE SHAKY WHEN I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW C30 VOLVO. ASKED DEALER TO FIX-SALES MANAGER SAID NOTHIN... |
| Mar 1, 2011 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE WINDSHIELDS ON THESE CARS MAZDA 3 AND THE FORD FOCUS ALL SAME PLATFORM ARE KNOWN TO HAVE A BONDI... |