This page covers 3 recalls, 15 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Volvo Xc70.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2010 Volvo XC70, the complaint set is small but the wheel and drivetrain systems draw the most attention. Multiple owners report rear differential problems, describing abnormal noises and, in at least one case, bearing failure with metal contaminating the gear assembly, notably without any warning light appearing beforehand. Powertrain complaints echo this theme, with rear differential wear and noise appearing across more than one report. A couple of engine-related complaints round out the mechanical side. Outside those systems, individual owners mention a windshield seal failure allowing water into the cabin, a rear door lock requiring repeated presses to engage, and seatbelt release buttons that stick and need firm pressure to unlatch. The rear differential bearing issue is the most specific recurring mechanical pattern owners describe.
15
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Volvo XC70 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the front seatbelts and driver's airbag, both of which can fail to protect occupants in a crash.
The front seatbelt pretensioner can fail to secure the occupant during a collision, leaving the driver or front passenger with significantly less restraint when they need it most. Separately, a faulty wiring connector in the driver's airbag clockspring can cause the frontal airbag to deploy weakly or not at all in a crash, removing a key layer of protection for the driver. There is also a compliance recall related to a missing or incorrect tire and rim information label, which does not carry a mechanical safety risk but means the vehicle does not meet federal labeling requirements for tire selection.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to front seats can weaken over time, potentially preventing the seat belt from properly securing an occupant during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable in both front seats.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector may have an intermittent electrical fault in the supplemental restraint system.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure information labels and owner's manual contain incorrect maximum tire inflation pressure specifications that don't meet federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Volvo will replace the pressure labels, update the tire pressure monitoring software, and apply a corrected label to your owner's manual at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
