Volvo XC70 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 19 recalls and 411 owner complaints for the Volvo XC70 (model years 2001–2016). The most reported problem area is power train (68 complaints), followed by electrical system (43 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 8 | 39 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 101 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 66 | 1 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (101), 2001 (66) and 2008 (39). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volvo XC70 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 68 | 10 of 16 | |
| Electrical system | 43 | 9 of 16 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 42 | 9 of 16 | |
| Suspension | 42 | 8 of 16 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 35 | 8 of 16 |
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 | 2008–2014, 2016 | 308,260 |
| 15V555000 | Sep 2, 2015 | Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers | 2016 | 7,855 |
| 13V377000 | Aug 21, 2013 | Electrical system | 2014 | 7,767 |
| 12V415000 | Aug 28, 2012 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2013 | 286 |
| 12V075000 | Feb 28, 2012 | Electrical system: wiring | 2012 | 32,552 |
| 10V579000 | Nov 17, 2010 | Engine and engine cooling | 2011 | 6,046 |
| 10V566000 | Nov 8, 2010 | Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system) | 2001–2010 | 416 |
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 10 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 9 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.