There have been 4 safety recalls for the Volvo V70xc. 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 V70xc.
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 🔎 |
A fire in the engine compartment could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Volvo S60, 1999 Volvo S80, 2000 Volvo S80, 2001 Volvo S80, 2000 Volvo V70, 2001 Volvo V70, 2001 Volvo V70xc |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lower brake lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Volvo V70, 2002 Volvo V70xc |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear left and right brake light relays may not function when the brake pedal is depressed or may stay on continuously. The high positioned brake light and all other tail lights will not be affected. ... 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 |
| Sep. 13, 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 149,799 |
| Feb. 2, 2004 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 3,242 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Volvo V70xc | 1 |
| 2001 Volvo V70xc | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo V70xc | 2 |
| 1999 Volvo V70xc | 2 |
| 1998 Volvo V70xc | 1 |