How many recalls does the 1999 Volvo Wia have?

The 1999 Volvo Wia has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Volvo Wia 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 1999 Volvo Wia?

Of 7 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1999 Volvo Wia Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 Volvo Wia has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,532 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 02V238000 2002-09-09 5,532 affected

Defect

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.

Consequence

IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

SUSPENSION

Total complaints7

What owners report

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

“Consumer states there is a problem with the wiring harness under the dash and with the starter.*jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

“Consumer states there is a problem with the wiring harness under the dash and with the starter.*jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

“Consumer states there is a problem with the wiring harness under the dash and with the starter.*jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

“Consumer states there is a problem with the wiring harness under the dash and with the starter.*jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

“Consumer states the u-bolts are breaking, the truck pulls to the right and there is also steer tire wear.*jb”

SUSPENSION

“Consumer states the jake brakes come on and then go off.*jb”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

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 1999 Volvo Wia as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.