Model-year record
2013 Volvo C30
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Complaints filed
4
Reports to NHTSA, 2013
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
24
EPA estimate
Known issues
Visibility/Wiper issues lead owner complaints (50% of 4 reports), followed by engine (25%).
Share of all 4 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11710433, ODI 11530675.
Individual complaint reports(4)
Showing the 4 most recent reportsVisibility/WiperJan 2026 · ODI 11710433Details +Close −
Windshield bonding is failing. Pressing from the inside of the car windshield top or side reveals it is loose. Rain can get into car. Took it to an auto glass company (Safelite) today, January 12, 2026. Technician said it is also a safety issue. He said if the air bags deploy, they will knock the windshield out and not perform properly.
- Reported
- Jan 2026
- Incident date
- Jan 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Visibility/WiperJul 2023 · ODI 11530675Details +Close −
The adhesive that holds the windshield in place and seals it against the weather has degraded to the point where the windshield is barely being held in place and could blow out if the interior negative pressure exceeds the strength of the remaining adhesive. The glass pulls away from the frame when lightly pushed from the inside. Furthermore, there are various leaks that create a moldy environment and have damaged electrical switches--sunroof. We have contacted Volvo corporate and the local dealer and their contention is that the vehicle is out of warranty so they will not assist with the repair. Our Case Id is as follows: Please refer to this ID#[XXX]. This will help us quickly locate and review your correspondence. If your inquiry requires immediate attention, please contact our Customer Care Center at [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Reported
- Jul 2023
- Incident date
- Jan 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
StructureNov 2021 · ODI 11439836Details +Close −
Windshield bonding failure. Pressing from the inside of the car on the windshield top reveals it's loose allowing moisture into the car.
- Reported
- Nov 2021
- Incident date
- Oct 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
EngineApr 2015 · ODI 10705795Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLVO C30. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO INCREASE SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TURBO CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 560.
- Reported
- Apr 2015
- Incident date
- Jun 2013
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2013 Volvo C30 3 HB FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 |
| C30 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 21 | 30 | 24 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2013 Volvo C30: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Volvo C30?
Owners filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Volvo C30. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Volvo C30?
The most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (50% of complaints) and engine (25%).
How many recalls does the 2013 Volvo C30 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Volvo C30 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Volvo C30 get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Volvo C30 at 24 mpg combined.