The Volvo FE is a vehicle built from 1985 to 2026. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the FE is
The Volvo FE is a vehicle that Volvo built from 1985 to 2026 — 42 model years. Its closest siblings in the Volvo range: XC90, XC60, S60.
Volvo FE tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment FE owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Volvo FE have? Power & range
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The FE by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Volvo FE. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | FE | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 35 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Volvo FE?
The FE is a vehicle, built from 1985 to 2026.
What is the Volvo FE warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the FE reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific FE?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Volvo
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | 2003–2026 | 92 | 27 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Volvo XC60 | 2010–2026 | 70 | 28 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Volvo S60 | 2001–2026 | 109 | 31 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Volvo XC40 | 2019–2026 | 26 | 106 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Volvo EX30 | 2025–2026 | 5 | 116 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Volvo V60 | 2015–2026 | 40 | 31 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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