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recalls
The Volvo XC70 has 19 recalls covering 1.16 million vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (9). Owners filed 3 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
19
Most for 2008: 9
Units affected
1.16M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
3
-40.0% vs 12 months before
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.
Crash test star ratings
3 rated versions, model years 2005 to 2007
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.0% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.0% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.0% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Volvo XC70, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train71
- Fuel/propulsion system44
- Electrical system43
- Suspension43
- Fuel system, gasoline35
- Vehicle speed control34
- Air bags24
- Complaints
- 418
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 7
- People injured
- 9
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volvo XC70 by component
- Electrical system5 · 72K units
- Equipment5 · 225K units
- Air bags3 · 206K units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 24K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 159K units
- Seat belts1 · 308K units
- Tires1 · 286 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 170K units
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Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Volvo XC70 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Volvo XC70. 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 XC70 have?
19 recalls cover the Volvo XC70, for 1.16 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo XC70?
Power train: named in 71 of the 418 safety complaints about the Volvo XC70, then fuel/propulsion system (44). 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.