Volvo Xc70 Recalls

The Volvo XC70 has 14 recalls spanning the 2001–2016 production run, with the most serious being a Takata-related driver's airbag inflator defect on 2001–2007 models where the inflator can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.

The 2016 model year has a recall where the automatic engine stop/start system can blow the starter motor fuse, leaving the car unable to restart after stopping in traffic. On 2008–2016 models, the front seatbelt pretensioner system has a defect that can leave an occupant unsecured in a crash. The 2014 model year has a software issue in the central electronic module on keyless ignition vehicles that can cause false warning messages at startup, though no direct safety consequence is described.

Going back to 2012, the wire harness running under the driver or passenger seat can snag on the seat amplifier when the seat is adjusted, potentially disrupting the airbag system. The 2011 model year has an engine and transmission software calibration issue that can cause the engine to stall without warning during city driving or when releasing the accelerator. On 2010–2011 models, an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector can prevent the frontal airbag from deploying in a crash.

The 2008 model year carries several issues: side curtain and side impact airbags can deploy late in a crash due to incorrect software in the restraint control module, the engine cooling fan can stop working due to a software error in the fan control module and cause the engine to overheat, and the wheel information label on the door pillar is missing rim size data. The 2003 model year has a compliance issue where the owner's manual omits the symbol and instructions for the lower child seat anchor system.