2011 Volvo C30 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (7) · Wheels (1) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector 2010-06-08 · campaign 10V255000 · 536 vehicles
Defect: 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: THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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 .
Service bulletins (188)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-07 · 37809.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text only - the purpose of this tj is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. this tj will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. current items under prior approval are listed in the "service" sec
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-06 · 19245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal. vehicle type and platform identification.
Exterior Lighting 2025-04-10 · 8501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: remote connection, bomgar application. before joining a remote session: •connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in vida is between 12.5v and 14.9v. •connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a voe
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-21 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-13 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Unknown Or Other 2025-01-16 · 37175 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: vehicle/connectivity report checklist. to provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory
Showing the 6 most recent of 188 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-06-10 · Visibility/Wiper“the top of the windshield no longer adheres to the body of the vehicle. my searches of the internet have found multiple instances of the volvos where the top part of the windshield is no longer attached to the vehicle. here is a link to the auto glass safety council describes the issue (https://agsc.org/volvo-glass-bonding-issue/). volvo car usa …”
2023-05-29 · Visibility/Wiper“the entire top edge of the windshield is no longer sealed to the car. water gets in. if all of the windows are closed, the windshield briefly pops out a little bit as the door is closed.…”
2023-01-15 · Visibility/Wiper“windshield seal bond at top failed resulting in loose front windshield not being attached to the body. this is leaking water and leading to poor visibility that is dangerous but more concerning is the detachment of the window from the body. this would be extremely dangerous in a collision. the car is parked at this time due to being dangerous to d…”
2021-05-20 · Unknown Or Other“windshield is not sealed properly- moving as i drive from faulty seal …”
2020-09-14 · Visibility/Wiper · 100,000 mi“the loose windshield issue needs to be investigated as it is a very common issue. i have a 2011 c30. you can push up on the glass and it is not adhered on the top at all to the car. not just on the c30 but other models as well. it's as if the windshield is only adhered to on 3 sides. it vibrates and leaks. definitely needs to be recalled. and the m…”
2020-09-05 · Visibility/Wiper · 51,000 mi“the vehicle is stationary until i can get the issue corrected in the next day or two. the windshield is loose. i discovered a leak and determined that the issue is that the windshield is not attached to the car at the top. the slightest pressure from the inside can move the windshield away from the seal on the car. i have learned that thi…”
2020-05-18 · Visibility/Wiper · 70,000 mi“the windshield got loose. when pressing it from the inside, the windshield moves. when the door closes that windshield moves, or with vibrations while driving. under heavy raining, water leaks inside the cabin. the vehicle was stationary at a parking lot when we realize it was like that. taking with other owners, it is a known issue, and volvo is a…”
2020-03-19 · Unknown Or Other“the windshields on these cars mazda 3 and the ford focus all same platform are known to have a bonding defect when they were built. this should have been a recall for safety.…”
2017-07-17 · Steering · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2011 volvo c30. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel failed while making a left turn. the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a curb. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. there were no injuries sustained. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to rocko's auto re…”
2016-01-14 · Visibility/Wiper“the car developed a rattle over bumps which got worse with colder weather to the point we determined the windshield is loose almost the entire length across the top and part way down the right side. our local auto glass company says it seems to be a factory quality control problem. upon doing some online research it appears to be a somewhat common …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.