Does the 2001 Volvo V70XC have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Volvo V70XC, the most recent reported on September 13, 2004 (Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo V70XC?

Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (39 complaints), followed by power train (30).

How many 2001 Volvo V70XC complaints mention a crash or fire?

6 of 144 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Volvo V70XC recalls and problems

1 recall and 144 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Volvo V70XC.

recalls

144

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.

2001 Volvo V70XC recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan

NHTSA campaign 04V451000 · reported September 13, 2004 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 149,799 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A fire in the engine compartment could occur.
The fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Customers should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

Most reported problems

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

Vehicle speed control39
Power train30
Electrical system27
Engine and engine cooling20
Fuel system, gasoline13
Suspension8
Exterior lighting5
Steering5
Unknown or other4
Service brakes, hydraulic3

What owners report

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

Jan 31, 2018 · Power train · 148,000 miles
AT 148,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FAIL TO UPSHIFT AFTER GETTING WARMED UP (ABOUT 20 MINUTES DRIVING) THEN FAILED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. DEALER SAID NO REPAIR/REBUILD WAS AVAILABLE AND SUGGESTED COMPLETE REPACEMENT. ESTIMATED COST WAS MORE THAN THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE.

Nov 24, 2017 · Power train · 155,698 miles
AT ABOUT 155K MILES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 40 MILES AN HOUR THE TRANSMISSION ON MY V70 XC WENT OUT IM TOLD ALMOST ALL CARS THIS YEAR MODEL AND TRIM HAVE THIS PROBLEM BETWEEN 20K AND 150K MILES MY CAR IS PRISTINE EXCEPT FOR THIS ISSUE THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS LURCHES FORWARD DOESN'T MOVE QUICK…

Feb 17, 2017 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 187,000 miles
CAR STALLS WHILE TURNING OR GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THE CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER WHEN MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED IN PARKING LOTS WHILE DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS USUALLY TAKES PLACE DURING ACCELERATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON STATE HIGHWAYS, LOCAL, AND PARKING LOTS. I DO NOT DRIVE THE…

Feb 26, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system · 118,000 miles
CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE. SAME PROBLEM AS DEC 18, 2009 RECALL. WAS FIXED ON 10/14/10. GAS DRIPPING ON GROUND, INSIDE SMELLS OF GAS.

Mar 22, 2015 · Power train · 101,050 miles
TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING AND GOING ON LIMP MODE.

V70XC model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	103	1	1
2001	1	144	6	1
2002	1	27	1	0
2003	0	12	0	0
2004	0	5	0	1

Across all years, the 2001 V70XC has the most complaints (144). All Volvo V70XC years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Volvo V70XC have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Volvo V70XC, the most recent reported on September 13, 2004 (Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo V70XC?: Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (39 complaints), followed by power train (30).
How many 2001 Volvo V70XC complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 144 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 31, 2018.