2004 Volvo Xc70 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (23) · Electrical System (11) · Suspension:front (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
83 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2021-10-14 · campaign 21V800000 · 194,546 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2010-11-08 · campaign 10V566000 · 416 vehicles
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (178)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-04-23 · 35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: text plus 2 pdfs and 1 .png oil consumption test. perform the test. follow service procedure description and service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-07 · 37809.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text only - the purpose of this tj is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. this tj will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. current items under prior approval are listed in the "service" sec
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-06 · 19245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal. vehicle type and platform identification.
Exterior Lighting 2025-04-10 · 8501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: remote connection, bomgar application. before joining a remote session: •connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in vida is between 12.5v and 14.9v. •connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a voe
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-21 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-13 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Showing the 6 most recent of 178 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2025-06-08 · Seats“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. a…”
2024-09-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“faulty fuel pump causing leakage…”
2023-08-29 · Air Bags“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 wor…”
2022-06-20 · Air Bags“i've been waiting for a recall repair (recall r10136: driver airbag) for 5 months and a local volvo dealer said that they haven't received necessary parts for months. this is a matter of safety and volvo should prioritize safety. first appointment with the local dealer was jan 14 that was canceled by the dealer due to part shortage. second appoint…”
2022-05-19 · Air Bags“i requested volvo cars of seattle and customer care/volo to have repairs done as per the recall notice of 1214/2021 and was told the parts required are on back order and i will be notified when they come in. to date i have not received any notice from the dealer that the parts are available. when will parts be available and can this vehicle be dri…”
2022-03-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump seal leak/ flange broke. smelled gas, saw a puddle under the car. upon fuel pump inspection a failed repair combined with original broken seal flange. we live in a state where the recall was not listed so our next step is to contact volvo. …”
2022-02-11 · Air Bags“i requested danbury, ct volvo to have the repairs done as per the recall notice on jan 25 and was told the parts required are on back order and they do not know when the parts will be in. i would like to know if i am in danger by continuing to use the car before the repair can b made. sincerely, [xxx] tel [xxx] email [xxx] information redacted pu…”
2020-12-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc70. the contact stated that there was a fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the vehicle had a defective fuel pump and fuel pump seal. the mechanic linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). …”
2020-11-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i just bought a 2004 volvo xc70 station wagon and it seems to be leaking from the fuel pump which from my understanding is a recall. i bought this vehicle thinking because it was a volvo it was going to be a safe car for my children and i. if you can contact me and let me know if you can help me i would greatly appreciate it my number is [xxx]. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.