The Lemon IndexVolvo XC70 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2016 Volvo XC70, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 23
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2021 · model years 2001–2007
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.
194,546 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V800000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jun 2020 · model years 2008–2016
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.
308,260 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V378000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2015 · model year 2016
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.
7,855 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V555000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2013 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended.
7,767 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V377000
- Tires · recall issued Aug 2012 · model year 2013
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 over 25 mph.
286 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V415000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2012 · model year 2012
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011.
32,552 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V075000
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2010 · model year 2011
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES.
6,046 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V579000
- Equipment · recall issued Nov 2010 · model years 2001–2010
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
416 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V566000
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- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2010 · model years 2010–2011
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES.
9,746 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V489000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2010 · model years 2008–2010
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 SELE…
679 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V190000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2009 · model years 2001–2004
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEOR…
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2009 · model years 2009–2010
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES.
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2009 · model years 2008–2009
VOLVO IS RECALLING 17,614 MY 2008-2009 S80, V70, AND XC70 VEHICLES.
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2009 · model year 2008
VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued Jan 2008 · model year 2008
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 …
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2007 · model year 2008
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 LOC…
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2007 · model year 2008
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, TWO SOFTWARE ERRORS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE.
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 2003–2006
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 LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUI…
- Speed control · recall issued Nov 2006 · model years 2000–2001
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF …
- Lights · recall issued Oct 2004 · model year 2000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2004 · model year 2001
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Lights · recall issued Feb 2004 · model year 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT RELAYS MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY.
- Equipment · recall issued Aug 2003 · model years 2001–2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTA…
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your XC70?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Volvo XC70 have?
23 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2016, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 60.
Which Volvo XC70 year has the most recalls?
The 2008, with 8 campaigns. 2001: 6, 2010: 5, 2009: 5.
What are most Volvo XC70 recalls about?
Electrical: 5 of the 23 campaigns. Then equipment (5) and airbags (3).
What is the newest Volvo XC70 recall?
Airbags, filed Oct 2021 (NHTSA 21V800000): 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.
What is the biggest Volvo XC70 recall?
NHTSA 20V378000 (seat belts, Jun 2020) covers 308,260 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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.
How do I check if my Volvo XC70 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Volvo dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Volvo XC70: problems and best years · All Volvo recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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