2004 Volvo V50
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Volvo V50 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 314 on record.
2004 Volvo V50 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2004 Volvo V50 recalls 2
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 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, REOCCURRING, LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS SALTY-WET CONDITIONS, IT IS…
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 31
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 31.
This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
Bulletin 26745.13.14 · Electrical System · Jan 2024COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
Bulletin C00009 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jul 2023Rubber cushion
Bulletin TJ3656330 · Jun 2023Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
Bulletin CBR-2201 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2022The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Bulletin Special Tools Bu · May 2022ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Bulletin Service Manager · Equipment · May 2022VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Bulletin 356EN01 · Equipment · Feb 2022Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System, Equipment · Feb 2022Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System · Jun 2020Mandatory 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 repairs in a timely…
Bulletin ST-001-2019-03-0 · Equipment · Mar 2019Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the V50. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2004 Volvo V50. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Accessories
On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi® 760 models with a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. The interaction of these factors can, in some circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may…
Transport Canada #2010396 · Nov 2010Fuel System
On certain vehicles, insufficient sealing of the Fuel Pump Electronic Module may lead to water ingress corrosion, possibly causing the unit to fail. This may result in increased, decreased, or loss of fuel pressure. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a cra…
Transport Canada #2008023 · Jan 2008Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Volvo V50
The Volvo V50 is the station wagon version of the Volvo S40 small family car ("C-segment") first unveiled at the 2003 Bologna Motor Show, both assembled at Ghent, Belgium. Sharing the Volvo, Ford, and Mazda Global C-car Platform with the European 2nd-gen Ford Focus and the Mazda3, the V50 featured interior "theatre" lighting, a floating center console, and "Volvo Intelligent Vehicle Architecture".
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2004 Volvo V50 trims & engines on record
2004 Volvo V50 vehicles on record
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