Volvo C70 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
11 recalls found for the Volvo C70 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 195 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Volvo C70 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 Volvo C70 | 1 | 23 |
| 2011 Volvo C70 | 1 | 12 |
| 2010 Volvo C70 | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 Volvo C70 | 3 | 10 |
| 2008 Volvo C70 | 3 | 22 |
| 2007 Volvo C70 | 4 | 17 |
| 2006 Volvo C70 | 2 | 9 |
| 2004 Volvo C70 | 0 | 15 |
| 2003 Volvo C70 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 Volvo C70 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 Volvo C70 | 3 | 7 |
| 2000 Volvo C70 | 4 | 26 |
| 1999 Volvo C70 | 3 | 23 |
| 1998 Volvo C70 | 4 | 7 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Volvo C70 recalls
- Oct 18, 201111V508000Equipment20,611 vehiclesVolvo C70 and S60
These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number.
- Nov 8, 201010V566000Equipment416 vehiclesVolvo S80, V70 and 7 more models
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
- Jul 23, 200808V329000Steering1,020 vehiclesVolvo C30, C70 and 2 more models
A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications.
- Mar 5, 200808V101000Service brakes, hydraulic1,114 vehiclesVolvo C30, C70 and 2 more models
A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid.
- May 23, 200707V218000Latches/locks/linkages7,828 vehicles2007 Volvo C70
On certain passenger vehicles, an incorrect temporary assembly instruction resulted in an incorrect assembly of the left door handle bowden cable attachment.
- Mar 29, 200707E023000Service brakes, hydraulic13,128 vehiclesVolvo S80, Volkswagen Golf and 20 more models
Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes…
- Nov 15, 200606V441000Vehicle speed control170,099 vehiclesVolvo C70, C70 Convertible and 6 more models
On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning…
- Oct 21, 200404V504000Exterior lighting97,000 vehiclesVolvo C70, S70 and 2 more models
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.