1995 Volvo 960 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1995 Volvo 960 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 132 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 94V215000 1994-11-01 132 affected
Defect

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY.

Consequence

THIS WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED ACCIDENT/INJURY PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
7
2fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
6crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
1crashes1injuries
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
2fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2
1fires
Total complaints91

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 volvo 960. The contact stated the vehicle had an extremely strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 17,289. Updated 07/21/11 *bf updated 07/28/11”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2011-05-30

“My car is a 1995 960 model volvo, about 6 months ago the leather started pulling away from the windows on all four doors. It looks terrible and I would like to get it fix , but cannot find anyone that is willing to fix it. Help me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks *tr”

STRUCTURE · reported 2008-01-10

“In early morning cold startups, there are gas fumes that are present. They eventually disappear after about 30 minutes of driving. I know there must be a fuel leak on this vehicle due to the strong smell of gasoline. *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2007-12-14

“Srs light is on and doesn't turn off. It is part of a recall. *tr updated 01-14-08. *kb”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 2007-10-25

“Fuel rail leaking gasoline on engine. Smell inside cabin making me sick. Garage smelled as well. After driving, the smell would go away. *jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2006-02-05

“Fuel rail leaking gasoline on engine. Smell inside cabin making me sick. Garage smelled as well. After driving, the smell would go away. *jb”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 2006-02-05

“Dt: the contact's daughter started the vehicle and it accelerated from zero to 40 mph without depressing the accelerator. The first time the vehicle hit a concrete parking barrier. The vehicle was towed to a service department. The source of the problem could not be determined. The vehicle's body…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2005-09-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 volvo 960. While pulling into her driveway the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning, causing the contact to crash into her garage door. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealership and there were no recalls for the failure described. The current and failure…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2005-09-17

Defect investigations

Investigation PE97047 Opened 1997-10-29 · closed 1998-04-21

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE99040 Opened 1999-06-07 · closed 1999-10-27

INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

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 1995 Volvo 960 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.