2006 Volvo V50 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Volvo V50, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I drive my car it stalls out on me all the time.. I am an 88 year old woman who has one car for myself my great grand daughter who is 15 and my son who is 50. This is extremely scary because I have to get on highway 50 to get to any stores. It has stalled out on me 4 times in one trip before and there are times when it can take over an hour to restart, other times it may take a few minutes. I am desperate for some help. By me using me own car I am endangering not only my family but others. Can you please help me.”
NHTSA complaint #11000792, filed 2017-06, 140,000 miles“I am 88 years old and depend on this vehicle ( our only vehicle) as my transportation for myself my son and my 15 year old great grand daughter. More times than I care to remember this car has stalled out on route 50, where I was traveling 50 to 55 miles an hour. I live about 1 hour away from ocean city, maryland. Each time is terrifying. Sometimes it only takes a few minutes to restart and then there are times where it has taken over an hour. The latest event was 6/14/2017. I have had this car for a year. This problem only occurs when in motion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995236, filed 2017-06, 140,000 miles“The V50 t5 began to shake and tremble when started and placed in reverse. Driver thought the car had a flat tire. Inspected vehicle and shut car down. Turned engine back on and put in reverse. Limited power when pressing on the gas pedal. No turbo power. Pedal placed to floor and little to no speed. Vehicle trembled and had limited acceleration while being driven. Third time of turning vehicle on, the vehicle moved about 100-200 feet and stalled. Vehicle towed to fairfax Volvo at 11050 fairfax blvd. Fairfax Volvo found several misfire fault codes. Cleared codes. Upgrade ECM with new software. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178989, filed 2007-01, 7,169 milesRelated recalls
- 08V033000Jan 28, 2008On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan…Covers: Volvo V50 2004–2006, S40 2004–2006
- 06V137000Apr 24, 2006On certain passenger vehicles equipped with t5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in…Covers: Volvo V50 2004–2006, S40 2004–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10167728Mar 22, 2017This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
- 10054529Sep 23, 2013Volvo: information being provided regarding the replacement and installation of steel fuel tank on some vehicles. Model 2005-2010 s40, v50.
- 10043544Jan 17, 2012Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval.
- 10030359May 15, 2009Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. All models from model years 2003-2008. Diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has…
- 10029149Mar 6, 2009Volvo: exposure to certain environmental conditions (salty wet conditions) it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally.
- 10022612Jan 3, 2008Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 33% |
| 2005 | 6 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volvo V50
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Volvo V50
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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