Volvo V70 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 19 recalls and 574 owner complaints for the Volvo V70 (model years 2000–2016). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (102 complaints), followed by power train (87 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 5 | 84 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 76 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 8 | 221 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 93 | 11 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (221), 2000 (93) and 2004 (84). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volvo V70 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 102 | 5 of 17 | |
| Power train | 87 | 8 of 17 | |
| Electrical system | 83 | 9 of 17 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 67 | 9 of 17 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 55 | 6 of 17 |
Latest 8 of 19 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V800000 | Oct 14, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2001–2007 | 194,546 |
| 20V378000 | Jun 30, 2020 | Seat belts: front | 2008–2010 | 308,260 |
| 10V566000 | Nov 8, 2010 | Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system) | 2001–2010 | 416 |
| 10V489000 | Oct 13, 2010 | Air bags: frontal | 2010 | 9,746 |
| 09V483000 | Dec 18, 2009 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2001–2004 | 158,733 |
| 09V218000 | Jun 12, 2009 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan | 2008–2009 | 17,614 |
| 08V032000 | Jan 28, 2008 | Equipment: other, labels | 2008 | 1,900 |
| 07V226000 | Jun 5, 2007 | Engine and engine cooling | 2003–2004 | 32,189 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 27 complaints and a fire in 17 complaints; 21 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.