2007 Volvo C70 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (5) · Structure (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2011-10-18 · campaign 11V508000 · 20,611 vehicles
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIO
Risk: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
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 (204)
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.
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
Unknown Or Other 2025-01-16 · 37175 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: vehicle/connectivity report checklist. to provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory
Showing the 6 most recent of 204 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-10-17 · Unknown Or Other“i took my volvo c70 into niello volvo cars sacramento on march 24, 2022. my invoice is attached (xxx) recall 247 performed - tire pressure recall) cassandra at volvo ordered a new sticker at that appointment. can you send me the new sticker as niello volvo sacramento ca never followed up. label is 11v508000. information redacted pursuant to t…”
2020-10-18 · Structure:body · 86,798 mi“the trunk will no longer open although when i use the remote key to unlock it i do hear it click. i have read that this has been a problem for other drivers, which is why i'm reporting it here.…”
2020-04-29 · Wheels“purchased new uniroyal tires for my car all have needed to be replaced in very short time tires suffer from rapid deflation for now reason. tire dealer has blamed wheels air pressure ect . three of the 4 wheels have be changed all have been inspected by a wheel repair service. there have never been a nail or road hazard involved. these tires simpl…”
2019-09-22 · Unknown Or Other · 142,000 mi“my 2007 c70 stopped reading both of my key fobs at the same time. i was at walmart and when i tried to start the car it said key error try again. so i tried and i tried. nothing. i called my roommate who came with my other key about 1 hour later. it was about 1:30 am by this time. the other key didn't work either. also key error. my top is open a…”
2019-05-16 · Structure:body · 86,000 mi“without notice, the driver's door comes unlocks itself and unlatched which results in the door opening while driving. i have researched this and it appears to be a fairly common problem. https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-c70-14/c70-door-unlocks-opens-itself-while-driving-83545/ …”
2018-05-15 · Unknown Or Other · 73,000 mi“while driving at highway speeds, passenger door suddenly comes unlatched. doors are automatically locked when driving. the information system reports a door open, the interior lights flicker on and off with the door vibrating by the wind at 70 mph. also, the window starts going up and down about a half inch like it would normally function when the …”
2016-03-23 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo c70. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle had a delayed response. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v101000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the m…”
2015-02-03 · Structure:body · 130,000 mi“while driving either the passenger door or the driver door suddenly becomes unlatched even when locked and the information message system comes on saying passenger (or driver) door is open and cabin lights come on. i am required to pull over and resecure doors. this issue has escalated to a nearly daily occurrence. this problem should be fixed b…”
2014-12-11 · Structure:body · 63,000 mi“the doors open while driving. even if they are locked. the information system gives a message drivers door open or passenger door open and the interior lights come on while driving. this happened to me recently 4 times while driving from kent, ohio to naples, florida. the doors were firmly closed and locked and hours later came open by them self. i…”
2014-07-26 · Structure · 58,000 mi“dash warning light indicating open drivers door came on. pulled to shoulder to check. applied brakes and door came open. previously light came on, opened and closed door and light went out. when drivers door came open, the retractable top was open completely. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.