Vehicle recall 21V800000 · October 14, 2021

Volvo V70 and XC70

The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 21V800000
Reported to NHTSA: October 14, 2021
Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer campaign: R10136
Owner notification: December 14, 2021
Vehicles potentially affected: 194,546
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module; Air bags › Frontal

Recall 21V800000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo V70 (2001-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Volvo XC70 (2001-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

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