Does the 2011 Volvo C70 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 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 2011 Volvo C70?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).

How many 2011 Volvo C70 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Volvo C70 recalls and problems

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 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.

2011 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.

Most reported problems

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

Structure5
Electrical system4
Air bags3
Engine2
Unknown or other2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Power train1
Service brakes1

What owners report

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

Oct 9, 2026 · Electrical system · crash reported
On …, my son was driving a 2011 Volvo C70 T5 convertible involved in a fatal crash on … in […]. The crash involved substantial passenger-side damage and rollover. The rollover protection bars deployed, but the driver's frontal airbag did not deploy. Post-crash photographs show damage and tearing to deployed…

Apr 6, 2025 · Latches/locks/linkages
Both cabin doors (initially only the passenger door) will pop half-open from a closed position while driving, particularly with the windows and/or roof down. This occurs seemingly at random and regardless of lock position or firmness of door closing. The effect is a startling noise as the door opens slightly, the…

Oct 13, 2023 · Air bags · crash reported
The contact owns a 2011 Volvo C70. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an unknown rate of speed on the highway, he veered off the road, hit a road sign, and crashed into a bridge wall. The contact's son was pronounced dead on the scene. A police report was filed which documented that only the…

Feb 3, 2023 · Structure
The passenger door unlatches after hitting mild bumps in the road. The door does not fully open due to the secondary safety latch but it still represents a dangerous condition especially if a person is sitting in the passenger seat.

May 24, 2021 · Electrical system · 70,241 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Volvo C70. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the driver’s side door ajar warning light was illuminated. The contact opened and closed the driver’s side door multiple times however, the warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure…

C70 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2011 Volvo C70 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 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 2011 Volvo C70?: Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).
How many 2011 Volvo C70 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 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 October 9, 2026.