2007 Volvo V70 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
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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 (203)
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 203 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-06-30 · Air Bags“2007 volvo v70. consumer writes in regard to drivers side airbag. the consumer stated the recall replacement airbag would damage the cosmetics of the vehicle. the consumer stated the airbag did not match the interior of the vehicle.the consumer would be responsible for the cosmetic repairs as they are not included in the recall.…”
2021-08-27 · Tires“bought 2 supermax tm-1 235/45r17 94 h tires thru walmart.com from tirebros. treadlife advertised as 45k. at less than 20k i brought them in to a tire shop because of terrible pulling while driving. two tire shops showed me where the the bands were separating, necessitating replacement for safety issue of catastrophic tire tearing apart at speed. ti…”
2014-04-24 · Engine · 70,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine suddenly stalled and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. the vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it caught on fire. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the …”
2010-07-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 19,000 mi“i own a 2007 volvo v70 with low mileage -- 19,000 miles, vin # [xxx]. normally my wife drives the car just around where we live since she does not work - just a few miles a day. last week, while going to the local grocery store with my 20 month old grandson in the car, she almost had an accident when braking the car from about 50 mph. so i began …”
2009-09-02 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 50,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo v70. the contact stated that if he did not aggressively accelerate while driving up hill, the vehicle would roll backwards. he notified the manufacturer and was advised by a representative that the failure was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. he was in the process of taking the vehicle to a transmission speci…”
2008-03-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 26,162 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo v70. while driving approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle would suddenly turn off without warning. the vehicle would restart once stopped and placed in park. the vehicle was taken in for service three times. the first time the vehicle was taken to an auto shop to be serviced for the recall, and the last two times …”
2008-02-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist · 6,500 mi“loss of braking power while trying to slow on an incline of approximately 8%. accompanied by "clicking" that sounds like abs engaging. releasing brake and reapplying resolved. speed approximately 15mph. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.