Does the 2010 Volvo C70 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 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 2010 Volvo C70?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by power train (1).

How many 2010 Volvo C70 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Volvo C70 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 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.

2010 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.

Electrical system1
Power train1
Structure1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

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

Jul 29, 2019 · Structure · 103,570 miles
I HAVE HAD THE PASSENGER DOOR OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE LOCKED AND DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT LEAST 2 TIMES WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THE DOME LIGHT GOES ON AND THE WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH LIGHTS UP THAT DOOR IS AJAR. THE PASSENGER DOOR HAS ALSO OPENED ON ITS OWN WHEN ITS BEEN PARKED (OFF) IN MY GARAGE AT LEAST 2 TIMES…

May 21, 2015 · Unknown or other · 71,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THE PASSENGER DOOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED SIGNALING THAT THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPEN. THERE WAS ONLY ONE PERSON IN THE CAR (THE DRIVER) AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT HAD THE PASSENGER DOOR ACTUALLY OPENED. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY A NUMBER OF C70 OWNERS ON THE SWEDESPEED…

Feb 17, 2015 · Electrical system · 50,112 miles · fire reported
WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY BOULEVARD ,THE ABOVE VEHICLE, SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND QUIT RUNNING. UPON INSPECTION OF THE BATTERY I SAW THAT IT HAD BEEN SEVERELY OVERHEATED AND THE CABLES WERE WELDED TO THE BATTERY POST. THE VEHICLE REPAIR MECHANIC SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VOLVO VEHICLES. THE BATTERY NEAR THE…

Mar 25, 2010 · Power train · 11,000 miles
UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION 2010 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE. ACCELERATOR STUCK DOWN UNDER FULL ACCELERATION. POPPED UP ON OWN AFTER 10 SECONDS.

C70 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	4	17	0	0
2008	3	22	2	1
2009	3	10	0	0
2010	2	4	0	1
2011	1	13	2	0
2012	1	23	0	0
2013	0	11	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2010 Volvo C70 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 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 2010 Volvo C70?: Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by power train (1).
How many 2010 Volvo C70 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 29, 2019.