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2008 Volvo XC70 recalls

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

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

For the 2008 Volvo XC70. 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.

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2008 Volvo XC70 recalls, newest first

June 30, 2020NHTSA 20V378000308,260 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front

Summary
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. 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 of a crash.
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 8, 2010NHTSA 10V566000416 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

Summary
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Consequence
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy
Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 7, 2010NHTSA 10V190000679 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 XC70 vehicles manufactured from December 5, 2006 through October 1, 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the FMVSS label, tire and loading information label and a page in the owner's manual contain incorrect maximum permissible inflation pressure according to FMVSS 110.
Consequence
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
The corrective action is to update the vehicles with a new FMVSS label, tire and loading information label and TPMS software. Volvo retailers will also apply a label with correct maximum tire pressure information to the owner's manual. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 12, 2009NHTSA 09V21800017,614 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary
Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 S80, V70, and XC70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
Consequence
This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2009. Owners may contact Volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 29, 2009NHTSA 09V13900012,303 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Software

Summary
Volvo is recalling 12,303 my 2007-2008 S80 and V70 vehicles. The diagnostic software in the central electronic module (cem) may cause a malfunction of the windshield wiper functionality. If this condition occurs, the windshield wipers may not operate when activated; or in certain cases the windshield wipers may activate when not switched on.
Consequence
Operating a motor vehicle during inclement weather conditions without functioning windshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the cem and upgrade the software free of charge. The recall began on may 15, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552, or customercare@volvoforlife.com.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 28, 2008NHTSA 08V0320001,900 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Certain vehicles equipped with rear integrated booster seats fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." labels on the affected vehicles are missing warning information indicating that 'death or serious injury can occur' if the manufacturer's instructions are not followed when using child restraint systems.
Consequence
This standard specifies requirements for child restraint systems used in motor vehicles and aircraft for the purpose of reducing the number of children killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes and in aircraft.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new label with the correct warning information. The recall began on February 20, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 13, 2007NHTSA 07V5660001,695 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the wheel information label located on the rear driver's side door pillar was printed missing the wheel size (rim) information.
Consequence
The purpose of this standard is to provide safe operational performance by ensuring that vehicles to which it applies are equipped with tires of adequate size and load rating and with rims of appropriate size and type designation.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a correct certification label and installation instructions. If the owner prefers, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on January 31, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 26, 2007NHTSA 07V5000001,601 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary
In certain vehicles, two software errors have been found in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) control unit software. This may result in a late deployment of the inflatable curtain (ic) and side impact protection system (sips) air bags in certain side impact crash situations. In addition, this software error may also cause the 'SRS airbag - service urgent' message and SRS warning light to illuminate.
Consequence
Late deploymentof the ic and sips air bags in certain side impact crash situations could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will perform a software upgrade of the SRS control unit. The recall began on October 31, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 2008 Volvo XC70 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system9
  2. Gasoline8
  3. Air bags4
  4. Electrical system4
  5. Engine4

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Questions

Does the 2008 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?
8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, equipment, engine and engine cooling, electrical system, 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 2008 Volvo XC70 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 2008 Volvo XC70?
39 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.