How many recalls does the 1976 Volvo 240 have?

The 1976 Volvo 240 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1976 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 1976 Volvo 240?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

1976 Volvo 240 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1976 Volvo 240. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Mileages approximate, got rid of the unsafe vehicle. Volvo still builds that unsafe mcpherson strut design, I believe.*ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · reported 1989-06-06

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 1976 Volvo 240 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.