2008 Volvo XC70

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #20V378000June 30, 2020308,260 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front

  Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

  An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  Remedy

  Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

• NHTSA recall #10V566000November 8, 2010416 vehicles affected

  equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)

  Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

  An overheated battery could lead to a fire.

  Remedy

  Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

• NHTSA recall #10V190000May 7, 2010679 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 XC70 vehicles manufactured from december 5, 2006 through october 1, 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the FMVSS label, tire and loading information label and a page in the owner's manual contain incorrect maximum permissible inflation pressure according to FMVSS 110.

  This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

  Remedy

  The corrective action is to update the vehicles with a new FMVSS label, tire and loading information label and TPMS software. Volvo retailers will also apply a label with correct maximum tire pressure information to the owner's manual. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on june 14, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #09V218000June 12, 200917,614 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

  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 customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.

  This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2009. Owners may contact Volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #09V139000April 29, 200912,303 vehicles affected

  electrical system: software

  Volvo is recalling 12,303 my 2007-2008 S80 and V70 vehicles. The diagnostic software in the central electronic module (cem) may cause a malfunction of the windshield wiper functionality. If this condition occurs, the windshield wipers may not operate when activated; or in certain cases the windshield wipers may activate when not switched on.

  Operating a motor vehicle during inclement weather conditions without functioning windshield wipers Can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the cem and upgrade the software free of charge. The recall began on may 15, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552, or customercare@volvoforlife.com.

• NHTSA recall #08V032000January 28, 20081,900 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  Certain vehicles equipped with rear integrated booster seats fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." labels on the affected vehicles are missing warning information indicating that 'death or serious injury Can occur' if the manufacturer's instructions are not followed when using child restraint systems.

  This standard specifies requirements for child restraint systems used in motor vehicles and aircraft for the purpose of reducing the number of children killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes and in aircraft.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a new label with the correct warning information. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #07V566000December 13, 20071,695 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the wheel information label located on the rear driver's side door pillar was printed missing the wheel size (rim) information.

  The purpose of this standard is to provide safe operational performance by ensuring that vehicles to which it applies are equipped with tires of adequate size and load rating and with rims of appropriate size and type designation.

  Remedy

  Owners will be provided with a correct certification label and installation instructions. If the owner prefers, a dealer Can install the label for them. The recall began on january 31, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #07V500000October 26, 20071,601 vehicles affected

  air bags: frontal

  In certain vehicles, two software errors have been found in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) control unit software. This may result in a late deployment of the inflatable curtain (ic) and side impact protection system (sips) air bags in certain side impact crash situations. In addition, this software error may also cause the 'srs airbag - service urgent' message and SRS warning light to illuminate.

  Late deploymentof the ic and sips air bags in certain side impact crash situations could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.

  Remedy

  Dealers will perform a software upgrade of the SRS control unit. The recall began on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Other model years

• 2001 66
• 2002 35
• 2004 101
• 2005 27
• 2007 25
• 2008