Volvo XC70 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
20 recalls found for the Volvo XC70 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 417 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 7 |
| 2015 Volvo XC70 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 14 |
| 2011 Volvo XC70 | 3 | 15 |
| 2010 Volvo XC70 | 5 | 15 |
| 2009 Volvo XC70 | 5 | 15 |
| 2008 Volvo XC70 | 8 | 39 |
| 2007 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 25 |
| 2006 Volvo XC70 | 3 | 18 |
| 2005 Volvo XC70 | 3 | 27 |
| 2004 Volvo XC70 | 4 | 101 |
| 2003 Volvo XC70 | 5 | 24 |
| 2002 Volvo XC70 | 4 | 35 |
| 2001 Volvo XC70 | 5 | 66 |
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Newest Volvo XC70 recalls
- Oct 14, 202121V800000Air bags194,546 vehiclesVolvo 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…
- Jun 30, 202020V378000Seat belts308,260 vehiclesVolvo S80, V70 and 8 more models
The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event…
- Sep 2, 201515V555000Electrical system7,855 vehiclesVolvo S60, S80 and 3 more models
In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
- Aug 21, 201313V377000Electrical system7,767 vehiclesVolvo S60, S80 and 2 more models
In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended.
- Aug 28, 201212V415000Tires286 vehiclesVolvo S80 and XC70
A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving…
- Feb 28, 201212V075000Electrical system32,552 vehiclesVolvo S60, S80 and 2 more models
In these vehicles, the wire harness under the front seats may have not been attached properly to the seat frame.
- Nov 17, 201010V579000Engine and engine cooling6,046 vehiclesVolvo S60, S80 and 2 more models
The software calibration for the fuel cut-off functionality in the engine control module (ECM) is too sensitive.
- 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.