2009 Volvo Xc70 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Electrical System (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:front 2020-06-30 · campaign 20V378000 · 308,260 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
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.
Equipment:other:labels 2010-05-07 · campaign 10V190000 · 679 vehicles
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FMVSS LABEL, TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND A PAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAIN INCORRECT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE ACCORDING TO FMVSS 110.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Fix: THE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TO UPDATE THE VEHICLES WITH A NEW FMVSS LABEL, TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND TPMS SOFTWARE. VOLVO RETAILERS WILL ALSO APPLY A LABEL WITH CORRECT MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Service bulletins (238)
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
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What owners report
2025-12-02 · Visibility/Wiper“when it rains, water continuously drips through the windshield. it is distracting and obstructs my vision. …”
2021-07-16 · Unknown Or Other“driver side door latch does not lock. it seems secure but one latch does not move. warning light comes on. i’m concerned about driving it …”
2020-03-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 122,995 mi“vehicle shuts down as if it is not getting fuel, stalls and shuts off. it will restart after sitting for a while but will only go a short distance before doing it again. first occurence vehicle was traveling at 65 mph in fairly fast moving traffic creating a very unsafe situation. this continues to happen and now we do not drive the vehicle.…”
2020-01-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 122,000 mi“vehicle stalls, it will start up again, can be driven a short distance but stalls again this happens while vehicle is in motion has happened on city streets and on the highway a recall is associated with this problem volvo recall no.r215 recall 09v3433000 component: electrical system software…”
2017-03-05 · Steering · 90,000 mi“i started hearing a loud noise when i turned the steering wheel. the mechanic tried changing the power steering fluid. this remedied the problem for 6 months before the noise returned. upon further inspection by an import car service, the right side of the rack and pinion steering need replacing, costing $1700.…”
2016-01-04 · Seat Belts · 66,500 mi“rear middle seat belt latch failed to work or secure person. it will not click. local volvo dealer is charging to repair the safety item.…”
2014-09-11 · Wheels · 63,223 mi“tire pressure monitoring system failed. on two separate occasions (4/14/14 and 8/25/14) low pressure light came on. when checking tire pressure, the stems disintegrated. tires went flat. replaced flat tire with spare and drove to local tire shop. the tire service mechanic told us the replacement part is the exact same part that corroded initial…”
2014-06-27 · Wheels · 57,000 mi“tire pressure monitoring system catastrophic failure. while checking the tire air pressure routinely, two separate tire valves broke off and the tires went flat immediately. volvo refused to cover the repair ($100 per valve and pressure monitoring sensor). i replaced all 4 at local tire shop. this is a dangerous and possibly life threatening proble…”
2014-06-10 · Wheels · 67,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 volvo xc70. the contact stated the tire pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the front passenger side tire became deflated. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the tire was replaced with a spare. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer.…”
2013-03-15 · Wheels · 32,114 mi“brake pads on passenger side/right rear wearing prematurely or faster than pads on other wheels, or in relation to other 3 wheels. either brake calipers are sticking or there is a software or electronic braking problem on the car. local volvo dealer (only one in idaho) indicated that the volvo regional rep instructed service department to notify th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.