Volvo V70 recalls & problems by year
The Volvo V70 has 23 NHTSA recalls and 933 owner complaints across model years 1996–2016. The most complained-about year is the 2001 with 221 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 V70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 V70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 V70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 V70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 V70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 V70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 V70 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 V70 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 V70 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 V70 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 V70 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 V70 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 V70 | 6 | 83 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2003 V70 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 V70 | 6 | 76 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2001 V70 | 9 | 221 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2000 V70 | 6 | 93 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1999 V70 | 4 | 169 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1998 V70 | 5 | 187 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 1 | |
| 1997 V70 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1996 V70 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Volvo V70 problems (all years)
Volvo V70 recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V800000 Oct 14, 2021 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2001–2007 | 194,546 |
| 20V378000 Jun 30, 2020 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2008–2016 | 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 |
| 07E023000 Mar 29, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2000–2006 | 13,128 |
| 06V441000 Nov 15, 2006 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1999–2002 | 170,099 |
| 06V375000 Oct 3, 2006 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2005–2006 | 19,700 |
| 04V504000 Oct 21, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1998–2000 | 97,000 |
| 04V451000 Sep 13, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2000–2001 | 149,799 |
| 04V051000 Feb 2, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2002 | 3,242 |
| 04V029000 Jan 16, 2004 | STEERING:LINKAGES | 2004 | 29,986 |
| 03V284000 Aug 1, 2003 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2001–2003 | 220,407 |
| 01V101000 Mar 26, 2001 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2001 | 16,085 |
| 01V100000 Mar 26, 2001 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2001 | 3,276 |
| 00V405000 Dec 6, 2000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1998–2000 | 245,894 |
| 00V239000 Aug 24, 2000 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 2000 | 4,957 |
| 99V236000 Aug 30, 1999 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1998 | 124,381 |
| 99V235000 Aug 30, 1999 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1998 | 139,588 |
| 98V254000 Oct 14, 1998 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1998–1999 | 50,835 |