2007 Volvo Xc70 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (4) · Seat Belts (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (3)
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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 (195)
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 195 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-14 · Electrical System“description of safety problem:this complaint is a formal report of an open safety recall remedy failure under nhtsa campaign 21v800 (volvo recall r10136). on 7/8/2026, an authorized manufacturer dealership (volvo cars palo alto) replaced the driver's airbag module on my 2007 volvo xc70. prior to this mandatory safety service, the vehicle's suppleme…”
2022-09-23 · Air Bags“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…”
2022-06-29 · Seat Belts“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.…”
2022-04-19 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2007 volvo xc70. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v800000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware…”
2022-03-28 · Air Bags“2007 volvo xc-70. consumer writes in regards to nhtsa safety recall 21v-800. the consumer stated there were no volvo dealerships within a reasonable distance to perform the repair. the consumer requested to have the necessary parts sent to a local automotive shop.…”
2020-12-03 · Seat Belts · 130,000 mi“front seatbelt stuck in the retracted position and therefore the seatbelt cannot be used. the vehicle was parked when the defect was discovered.…”
2019-01-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 86,000 mi“started my car in the morning and it sounded normal (it had driven perfectly normal the day before). when i tried to back out of the driveway, it had no power in reverse and barely crept onto the road. when i put it into drive, it had no power either-only crawled very slowly. when i put it into manual drive, it went normally. back into automati…”
2018-08-17 · Suspension · 118,945 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo xc70. while sitting in the idle vehicle, the contact stated that the vehicle felt low. upon driving a half mile down the road, the body of the vehicle collapsed on top of the wheels. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear coil spri…”
2017-09-19 · Structure:body:bumpers · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo xc70. the contact stated that the all wheel drive failed to function. the contact was concerned that the failure could cause a crash during inclement weather. in addition, while in a ditch, the vehicle was difficult to exit and was damaged while attempting to get the vehicle out. the vehicle was taken to an unknown…”
2017-05-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 63,000 mi“serious engine speed surging. jumps to over 8000 rpm. happens when stopping on octane, not always. i could have got killed while backing into my driveway on a hill. i have seen this at least 4 times and will not drive it. i informed my insurer. at dealer now, they say they have never heard of this and cannot duplicate. lots of info on web from othe…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.