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  Safety Recalls of Volvo XC70 Vehicles

There have been 18 safety recalls for the Volvo XC70. 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 XC70.

NHTSA Recall #: 21V800000; Oct. 14, 2021

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Volvo V70, 2002 Volvo V70, 2003 Volvo V70, 2004 Volvo V70, 2005 Volvo V70, 2006 Volvo V70, 2007 Volvo V70, 2001 Volvo XC70, 2002 Volvo XC70, 2003 Volvo XC70, 2004 Volvo XC70, 2005 Volvo XC70, 2006 Volvo XC70, 2007 Volvo XC70
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Summary: volvo cars usa, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 v70 and xc70 vehicles. the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V555000; Sep. 2, 2015

If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Volvo S60, 2016 Volvo S80, 2016 Volvo V60, 2016 Volvo XC60, 2016 Volvo XC70
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Recall Summary: Volvo cars of north America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo s60, v60, v60cc, xc60, xc70, and s80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 13V377000; Aug. 21, 2013

Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Volvo S60, 2015 Volvo S80, 2014 Volvo XC60, 2014 Volvo XC70
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 s60, s80, xc60 and xc70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the central electronic module (cem) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 12V415000; Aug. 28, 2012

A malfunctioning tpms cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Volvo S80, 2013 Volvo XC70
Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Recall Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 s80 and xc70 vehicles. A software error within the central electronic module (cem) will result in the "tpms service required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 12V075000; Feb. 28, 2012

In the event of crash, the front and/or side impact air bags may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the lap belt pretensioner may not deploy.

Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Volvo S60, 2012 Volvo S80, 2012 Volvo XC60, 2012 Volvo XC70
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60, xc60, s80 and xc70 vehicles manufactured from may 16, 2011, through October 6, 2011. In these vehicles, the wire harness under the front seats may have not been attached properly to the seat frame.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V579000; Nov. 17, 2010

Sudden engine stall could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Volvo S60, 2011 Volvo S80, 2011 Volvo XC60, 2011 Volvo XC70
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011, s80, s60, xc70 and xc60 vehicles. The software calibration for the fuel cut-off functionality in the engine control module (ecm) is too sensitive. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V566000; Nov. 8, 2010

An overheated battery could lead to a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Volvo C30, 2008 Volvo C30, 2009 Volvo C30, 2010 Volvo C30, 2006 Volvo C70, 2007 Volvo C70, 2008 Volvo C70, 2009 Volvo C70, 2010 Volvo C70, 2004 Volvo S40, 2005 Volvo S40, 2006 Volvo S40, 2007 Volvo S40, 2008 Volvo S40, 2009 Volvo S40, 2010 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S60, 2002 Volvo S60, 2003 Volvo S60, 2004 Volvo S60, 2005 Volvo S60, 2006 Volvo S60, 2007 Volvo S60, 2008 Volvo S60, 2009 Volvo S60, 2000 Volvo S80, 2001 Volvo S80, 2002 Volvo S80, 2003 Volvo S80, 2004 Volvo S80, 2005 Volvo S80, 2006 Volvo S80, 2007 Volvo S80, 2008 Volvo S80, 2009 Volvo S80, 2010 Volvo S80, 2005 Volvo V50, 2006 Volvo V50, 2007 Volvo V50, 2008 Volvo V50, 2009 Volvo V50, 2010 Volvo V50, 2001 Volvo V70, 2002 Volvo V70, 2003 Volvo V70, 2004 Volvo V70, 2005 Volvo V70, 2006 Volvo V70, 2007 Volvo V70, 2008 Volvo V70, 2009 Volvo V70, 2010 Volvo V70, 2001 Volvo XC70, 2002 Volvo XC70, 2003 Volvo XC70, 2004 Volvo XC70, 2005 Volvo XC70, 2006 Volvo XC70, 2007 Volvo XC70, 2008 Volvo XC70, 2009 Volvo XC70, 2010 Volvo XC70, 2003 Volvo XC90, 2004 Volvo XC90, 2005 Volvo XC90, 2006 Volvo XC90, 2007 Volvo XC90, 2008 Volvo XC90, 2009 Volvo XC90, 2010 Volvo XC90
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Recall Summary: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V489000; Oct. 13, 2010

In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Volvo S80, 2011 Volvo S80, 2010 Volvo V70, 2011 Volvo XC60, 2010 Volvo XC70, 2011 Volvo XC70
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. There may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V190000; May. 7, 2010

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Volvo XC70, 2009 Volvo XC70, 2010 Volvo XC70
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 xc70 vehicles manufactured from December 5, 2006 through October 1, 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Volvo XC70 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Oct. 14, 2021   Air Bags:frontal 194,546
Sep. 2, 2015   Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers 7,855
Aug. 21, 2013   Electrical System 7,767
Aug. 28, 2012   Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 286
Feb. 28, 2012   Electrical System:wiring 32,552
Nov. 17, 2010   Engine And Engine Cooling 6,046
Nov. 8, 2010   Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System) 416
Oct. 13, 2010   Air Bags:frontal 9,746
May. 7, 2010   Equipment:other:labels 679
Dec. 18, 2009   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 158,733
Sep. 1, 2009   Electrical System: Software 11,993
Jun. 12, 2009   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 17,614
Apr. 29, 2009   Electrical System: Software 12,303
Jan. 28, 2008   Equipment:other:labels 1,900
Dec. 13, 2007   Equipment:other:labels 1,695
Oct. 26, 2007   Air Bags:frontal 1,601
Nov. 15, 2006   Vehicle Speed Control 170,099
Aug. 1, 2003   Equipment:other:labels 220,407


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Volvo XC70 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2016 Volvo XC70 1
2014 Volvo XC70 1
2013 Volvo XC70 1
2012 Volvo XC70 1
2011 Volvo XC70 2
2010 Volvo XC70 4
2009 Volvo XC70 4
2008 Volvo XC70 7
2007 Volvo XC70 2
2006 Volvo XC70 2
2005 Volvo XC70 2
2004 Volvo XC70 3
2003 Volvo XC70 4
2002 Volvo XC70 4
2001 Volvo XC70 5