4
recalls
The Volvo V70XC has 4 recalls covering 420,140 vehicles as reported; model year 2000 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2000: 3
Units affected
420K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Volvo V70XC, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Vehicle speed control118
- Electrical system78
- Power train67
- Fuel system, gasoline47
- Engine and engine cooling45
- Suspension19
- Service brakes, hydraulic16
- Complaints
- 414
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 17
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volvo V70XC by component
- Exterior lighting2 · 100K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 150K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 170K units
Volvo V70XC recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2006 | Volvo C70, C70 Convertible, S60, S70 and 4 more (1999-2002): Vehicle speed controlNo. 06V441000 | Other or not stated | 170,099 |
| Oct 21, 2004 | Volvo C70, S70, V70, V70XC (1998-2000): Exterior lightingNo. 04V504000 | Crash risk | 97,000 |
| Sep 13, 2004 | Volvo S60, S80, V70, V70XC (1999-2001): Engine and engine coolingNo. 04V451000 | Fire | 149,799 |
| Feb 2, 2004 | Volvo V70, V70XC (2002): Exterior lightingNo. 04V051000 | Crash risk | 3,242 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2002 Volvo V70XC recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2002 Volvo V70XC. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Volvo V70XC have?
4 recalls cover the Volvo V70XC, for 420,140 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo V70XC?
Vehicle speed control: named in 118 of the 414 safety complaints about the Volvo V70XC, then electrical system (78). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.