Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the VOLVO XC70.
15 model years with recalls (2001–2016)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The VOLVO XC70 has 16 known NHTSA safety recalls across 15 model years (2001–2016), most commonly involving Electrical System.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every XC70 Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the VOLVO XC70 across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
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.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA,…
VOLVO IS RECALLING 17,614 MY 2008-2009 S80, V70, AND XC70 VEHICLES. THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR IN THE FAN CONTROL MODULE (FCM). DEPENDING ON DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE…
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT…
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…
The VOLVO XC70 has 16 known NHTSA safety recalls across 15 model years (2001–2016), most commonly involving electrical system. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which VOLVO XC70 model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each VOLVO XC70 model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the VOLVO XC70 safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the VOLVO XC70 as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
