Does the 2006 Volvo C70 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Volvo C70, the most recent reported on October 18, 2011 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo C70?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is wheels (4 complaints), followed by air bags (2).

How many 2006 Volvo C70 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Volvo C70 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Volvo C70.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Volvo C70 recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 11V508000 · reported October 18, 2011 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 20,611 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2005, through july 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2010, through april 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory spare tire kit. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles do not contain the correct information for vehicles equipped with the optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit.
The risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 23, 2012. Owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.

Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)

NHTSA campaign 10V566000 · reported November 8, 2010 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 416 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
The risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Wheels4
Air bags2
Electrical system1
Exterior lighting1
Power train1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Structure1
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 23, 2022 · Electrical system
About 6 months ago I was driving at night and my left headlight went out and about 3 minutes later my other headlight went out? I had to pull over there and wait till day light. When I got home I took the headlights out to find bare wires on both of them? They were just disintegrated!?!? I called Volvo took find out…

Feb 1, 2018 · Structure · 80,000 miles
DRIVER DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS WHILE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED, TOP UP, WINDOWS UP. IT HAS HAPPENED IN CITY AND ON HIGHWAY. TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS AS WELL AS LOW SPEEDS. IT COMES AJAR AND THE INTERIOR LIGHT COMES ON AND MESSAGE THAT DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN.. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY BUT IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE…

Jul 6, 2014 · Power train · 72,760 miles
THE VOLVO HAS A PROBLEM ON VALVE BODY ON TRANSMISSION, IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR VOLVO AND IT DOESN'T MATTER IS LOW MILEAGE OR HIGH MILEAGE AFTER THIS PROBLEM HAPPEND FOR MY CAR, BY RESEARCH ABOUT THE ISSUE I FOUND, IS COMMON PROBLEM AND I THINK VOLVO HAS TO RECALL THE CARS FOR TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ISSUE!!!

Jun 5, 2013 · Air bags · 64,000 miles
MY CAR WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT. I CAME OUT TO GET IN MY CAR AND UPON STARTING MY CAR THE AIRBAG WARNING URGENT LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY CAR TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. VOLVO OF WINTER PARK. I LEFT MY CAR. THEY KEPT MY CAR A FEW DAYS AND I PICKED MY CAR UP ON A THURSDAY. I DROVE MY CAR…

Jun 10, 2008 · Wheels · 35,000 miles
I HAVE A 2006 VOLVO C70 AND THE TIERS STARTED TO LOOSE AIR. WHEN I HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED I FOUND OUT THAT THREE OF THE FOUR 18' RIMS HAD CRACKS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM EDGE...WITH A LITTLE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 VOLVO C70. IT IS AN OUTRAGE THAT VOLVO DOES NOT YET HAVE TO…

C70 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	0	4	0	0
2004	0	15	1	0
2006	2	9	0	0
2007	4	17	0	0
2008	3	22	2	1
2009	3	10	0	0

Across all years, the 2000 C70 has the most complaints (26). All Volvo C70 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Volvo C70 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Volvo C70, the most recent reported on October 18, 2011 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo C70?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is wheels (4 complaints), followed by air bags (2).
How many 2006 Volvo C70 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 23, 2022.