How many recalls does the 1982 Volvo 240 have?

The 1982 Volvo 240 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1982 Volvo 240 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1982 Volvo 240?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

1982 Volvo 240 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1982 Volvo 240. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tire separated on the right rear of the vehicle and ripped through the fender well and locked the right rear wheel. (yokohama gs4 1857014)”

TIRES · reported 1997-08-01

“During minor collision vehicle was damaged due to bumper's differnece in the height.”

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1982 Volvo 240 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.