https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volvo Xc70. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:44:23 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2153402 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT When it rains, water continuously drips through the windshield. It is distracting and obstructs my vision. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2131300 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I own a 2004 Volvo XC70 that is experiencing the same fuel pump defect described in Recall R220 / NHTSA Campaign 09V483000 (fuel pump leak). My vehicle exhibits fuel system problems consistent with the recall description. However, my VIN is not included in the current recall population. When I contacted Volvo, I was told my case (ID #250827-000998) was escalated to corporate, but I was later info https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2131009 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My engine oil light came on recently so I took my car to the auto service center to check. The auto repair staff performed and inspection and found excessive oil consumption stemming from a defect in the pistons, piston rings and piston heads. They gave me a copy of Quality Bulletin from Volvo regarding the extended warranty P10207: VEP4 Oil Consumption Test; Model Year 2015-2016. Volvo provid https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2098667 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car kept getting a light for its coolant levels despite me filling it with proper coolant-I noticed a leak of coolant on the ground & upon getting it inspected from an independent service center, they told me the issue was my radiator so we got the part to fix it and a week later fixed the radiator and I didn’t get the light for coolant again. Although the independent service center told me tha https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2098668 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car kept getting a light for its coolant levels despite me filling it with proper coolant-I noticed a leak of coolant on the ground & upon getting it inspected from an independent service center, they told me the issue was my radiator so we got the part to fix it and a week later fixed the radiator and I didn’t get the light for coolant again. Although the independent service center told me tha https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2098669 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car kept getting a light for its coolant levels despite me filling it with proper coolant-I noticed a leak of coolant on the ground & upon getting it inspected from an independent service center, they told me the issue was my radiator so we got the part to fix it and a week later fixed the radiator and I didn’t get the light for coolant again. Although the independent service center told me tha https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2083855 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT All of a sudden , the right rear door will not open either from outside or inside. Similar problem was a recall on S60 Volvos. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2038303 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT I replaced a catalytic converter and 2 O2 sensors a few months ago. Check engine light came on. Oil was pooling into the catalytic converter from the engine. Technician checked pistons. Said there was unusual wear and oil was coming in through the pistons. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2038304 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT I replaced a catalytic converter and 2 O2 sensors a few months ago. Check engine light came on. Oil was pooling into the catalytic converter from the engine. Technician checked pistons. Said there was unusual wear and oil was coming in through the pistons. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2038305 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT I replaced a catalytic converter and 2 O2 sensors a few months ago. Check engine light came on. Oil was pooling into the catalytic converter from the engine. Technician checked pistons. Said there was unusual wear and oil was coming in through the pistons. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-2026895 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Faulty fuel pump causing leakage https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1985862 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Volvo XC70. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof fractured without impact. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,400. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1963158 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Rain is coming in from the top of the windshield, making it difficult to see out of the windshield while driving. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1961115 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The seatbelts on the front driver and passenger side have failed to release when trying to unbuckle. This is a hazard. If there was a moment where it's imperative to leave the car (fire, water, etc) Driver and passenger could get locked in their seatbelts without the ability to exit the vehicle. Volvo would have covered it if the factor warranty was still active. My complaint wa ignored while the https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1945222 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT On two P3 Volvo cars I have owned now, the front passenger and driver side seatbelt release button sometimes does not release the seatbelt, this happens almost daily and requires the button to be forcibly pressed to release, more commonly on the passenger side. Additionally, on two separate occasions, the passenger side seatbelt has slotted into the latch but was loose when tugged on, not being a https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1923248 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT I received a recall notice for the defective driver airbag. The nearest dealership is 10 hours away. I called Customer care and they said I would be responsible to transport my Volvo to the dealership in Billings Montana. The vehicle is a 2004 Volvo with 188k miles. Expense and travel is prohibitive to me. I am on a fixed income and I would worry about making a 20hr round trip in an older car. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1887135 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT VOLVO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO A DEFECTIVE ENGINE. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1883120 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT I have noticed water leaking into the inside of my windshield and also noticed that the front and rear carpets are damp and the car is developing a musty smell. Upon closer inspection it appears that the top of the windshield is unbonded from the frame and moves outward when pressure is applied against it. This is a serious safety concern as the windshield is a structural component of the vehicl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1883121 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT I have noticed water leaking into the inside of my windshield and also noticed that the front and rear carpets are damp and the car is developing a musty smell. Upon closer inspection it appears that the top of the windshield is unbonded from the frame and moves outward when pressure is applied against it. This is a serious safety concern as the windshield is a structural component of the vehicl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1876445 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT We have experienced three major defects with this vehicle. First and most concerning is the intermittent blackout of the driver's instrument panel (aka driver's information module, DIM). Second most conerning is the defect in the trailer lighting control module that leaves stop, running and signal lighting on our trailer unreliable. Both of these defects appear to be design or manufacturing def https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1874680 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT My Volvo XC70 has had a sudden and significant increase in oil consumption. I believe this is due to the pistons which Volvo is now acknowledging. They refuse to issue a recall or to repair my very well maintained vehicle. Continue operation requires up to 2 quarts of oil every 500 miles! It also presents an ongoing risk of sudden engine malfunction and dangerous stoppage, I have all my record https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1874681 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT My Volvo XC70 has had a sudden and significant increase in oil consumption. I believe this is due to the pistons which Volvo is now acknowledging. They refuse to issue a recall or to repair my very well maintained vehicle. Continue operation requires up to 2 quarts of oil every 500 miles! It also presents an ongoing risk of sudden engine malfunction and dangerous stoppage, I have all my record https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1854124 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The windscreen seal has failed. Water leaking into the overhead lighting fixture and main cabin. This will ruin the car, and shouldn't happen to any car. The windscreen, when properly attached to the body, contributes to the structural integrity and crashworthiness of the vehicle. If the screen is only partly bonded, any stress could detach it and the upper part of the body would suffer reduced st https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1854125 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The windscreen seal has failed. Water leaking into the overhead lighting fixture and main cabin. This will ruin the car, and shouldn't happen to any car. The windscreen, when properly attached to the body, contributes to the structural integrity and crashworthiness of the vehicle. If the screen is only partly bonded, any stress could detach it and the upper part of the body would suffer reduced st https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1848926 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Top windshield seal leaks, causing water running down windshield, and excess condensation creating visibility issues. Known problem by Volvo USA and dealers. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1842953 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT The driver airbag has been under recall per letter dated 12/14/21, NHTSA RECALL #21V-800 We scheduled initial repair with dealer upon receipt of notice last December, however, this has not been accomplished and as of 9/23/22 as we are continually told the part needed remains on backorder. We had contacted Volvo directly on 3/31/22 and they stated the dealer would have to order the part. The "in https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1823503 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC70. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the front suspension springs fractured. The contact heard a loud clicking sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed the fracture of the suspension springs. The passenger’s side suspension springs were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1822485 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Transmission issues, shifting, stop bump. Headlight issues wiring and hid ballast. Engine Evap work done. Back drivers side seat belt locking mechanism faulty. Knocking clinging under carriage in suspension areas. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1822486 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Transmission issues, shifting, stop bump. Headlight issues wiring and hid ballast. Engine Evap work done. Back drivers side seat belt locking mechanism faulty. Knocking clinging under carriage in suspension areas. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-xc70#complaint-1822487 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Transmission issues, shifting, stop bump. Headlight issues wiring and hid ballast. Engine Evap work done. Back drivers side seat belt locking mechanism faulty. Knocking clinging under carriage in suspension areas.