There have been 6 safety recalls for the Volvo S70. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo S70.
This could possibly cause an inadvertent deployment.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Volvo C70, 1998 Volvo S70, 1998 Volvo V70 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Volvo 850, 1998 Volvo C70, 1998 Volvo S70, 1998 Volvo V70 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel leakage could occur. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Volvo S70 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: all-wheel-drive sedans. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity. " the fuel filter bracket configuration margins are insufficient. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2002 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible, 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible, 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible, 2002 Volvo C70 Convertible, 2001 Volvo S60, 2002 Volvo S60, 1999 Volvo S70, 2000 Volvo S70, 1999 Volvo S80, 2000 Volvo S80, 2001 Volvo S80, 1999 Volvo V70, 2000 Volvo V70, 2001 Volvo V70, 2002 Volvo V70, 1999 Volvo V70xc, 2000 Volvo V70xc, 2001 Volvo XC70 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1998 Volvo S70, 1999 Volvo S70, 2000 Volvo S70, 1998 Volvo V70, 1999 Volvo V70, 2000 Volvo V70, 1998 Volvo V70xc, 1999 Volvo V70xc, 2000 Volvo V70xc |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 15, 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | 170,099 |
| Oct. 21, 2004 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 97,000 |
| Dec. 6, 2000 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 245,894 |
| Aug. 30, 1999 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 139,588 |
| Aug. 30, 1999 | Air Bags:frontal | 124,381 |
| Feb. 25, 1999 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,632 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2000 Volvo S70 | 3 |
| 1999 Volvo S70 | 4 |
| 1998 Volvo S70 | 4 |