The 1993 Volvo 940 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,864 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
PLASTIC HOOD INSULATION CLIP(S) WAS(WERE) INADVERTENTLY DROPPED INTO THE HOSE BETWEEN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND THE THROTTLE HOUSING WHICH CAN INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE OPERATION.
Consequence
IF A PLASTIC CLIP MOVES TOWARD THE THROTTLE HOUSING ITCAN BECOME LODGED THERE AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. LOSS OFTHROTTLE CONTROL CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CHECK FOR INSULATION CLIPS IN THE HOSE BETWEEN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND THE THROTTLE HOUSING, AND REMOVE IF FOUND.
Complaints by component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
3crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
3
2crashes2injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
2crashes1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
2crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
Total complaints26
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 volvo 940. The vehicle has dunlop tires, size p205/60r15. The contact stated that the valve stems on three out of the four tires were bad and caused the tires to flatten. He stated that the tires had only been on the road for six months, when during the course of one…”
“In january 2002 we purchased a set of 4 dunlop winter sport m2 snow tires 205/55r16 for a volvo 940 turbo sedan. We have had 3 sidewall failures of these snow tires running only 5700 miles, with 2 active blowouts & 1 large sidewall blister. Tires were used only in winter. There is hardly any wear…”
“While pumping fuel into vehicle, fuel would spill from top of fuel tank and puddle under vehicle. Fuel tank and hoses/fittings were inspected by an independant garage. Investigation revealed a 3 inch split to fuel overflow hose on main hose connecting fuel filler to fuel tank main hose replaced. Dt”
“Volvo dealer represented stated srs crash sensor was not under any warranty. *ak”
“Car stopped at traffic light. Depressed gas pedal to move forward. Car accelerated at full speed with gas pedal fully depressed. Turned off engine ignition, gas pedal remained fully depressed. Car towed to volvo dealer for diagnoses and repair.*ak”
“A goodyear eagle gtr4 tire (p185 65 r15) experienced tread separation, when the tire separated, damage was caused to the vehicle. *slc”
“The fuel pump assembly shorted out and the wires cought on fire burning the fuel pump and both are located inside the gas tank. Thank god it did not blow up. My mechanic was surprise it didn't. I contacted the manufacturer and they showed no real concern. They investigated the situation and said,…”
“Driver air bag deployed by itself while my wife was driving without contact with anything.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA94015 Opened 1994-04-20 · closed 1994-10-12
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Volvo 940 as of
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