Does the 1998 Volvo S70 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, air bags. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 Volvo S70 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Volvo S70?

215 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Volvo S70 recalls

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

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Volvo S70. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Volvo been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Volvo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Volvo S70 recalls, newest first

October 21, 2004NHTSA 04V50400097,000 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Consequence: The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: On vehicles with an original OEM switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on January 24, 2005. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 6, 2000NHTSA 00V405000245,894 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
Consequence: This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 30, 1999NHTSA 99V236000124,381 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge.
Consequence: This could possibly cause an inadvertent deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will install an additional ground wire in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 30, 1999NHTSA 99V235000139,588 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
Consequence: Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlight switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 215 complaints about the 1998 Volvo S70 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 16
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes79
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip31
Electrical system20
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module16
Exterior lighting › Turn signal13

Other Volvo S70 years

Other 1998 Volvo models

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Questions

Does the 1998 Volvo S70 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, air bags. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Volvo S70 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Volvo S70?: 215 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.