2011 Volvo Xc70 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Visibility/Wiper (2) · Structure:body (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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2010-11-17 · campaign 10V579000 · 6,046 vehicles
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
Risk: SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
Air Bags:frontal 2010-10-13 · campaign 10V489000 · 9,746 vehicles
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL SHIM IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Service bulletins (260)
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 260 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-05-05 · Steering“the steering would randomly lock (or at least become very stiff). this occurred when the vehicle was warm and seemed to be mostly low speed sharper turns. turning the wheel in the opposite direction freed it up. i replaced the steering rack to solve the problem. …”
2022-02-14 · Structure:body“front passenger side door is opening while driving. has happened numerous times in the last couple weeks …”
2022-02-10 · Visibility/Wiper“the windshield seal has failed causing rain water and melting snow and ice to come in the car and flow down the windshield and impair vision through the windshield. this has become a safety concern when driving in snow and rain. the water dripping down on the controls is also a safety concern and distraction while driving.…”
2022-01-06 · Visibility/Wiper“windshield sealant is deteriorating and glass is no longer fully attached to frame. water is coming directly in from openings along driver's side roof and pooling under pedals. …”
2021-11-02 · Structure:body“it started raining and then it started leaking into my car through my windshield because my windshield started become unsealed and unattached from the rest of my car. when i went to find out about this issue and how to get it fixed i was told by three different mechanics and auto shop workers and windshield glass professionals that they find this v…”
2019-12-06 · Unknown Or Other · 31,519 mi“windshield leaking. water on car floor. car was parked. windshield loose at top. car was stationary.…”
2019-04-05 · Seat Belts · 53,500 mi“wife was riding in passenger seat. we had taken her car and i was driving. suddenly the shoulder harness got tight, she tried to roll it back to release it as is normal but, it stuck halfway out, too short to use and cannot be extended. dealer said it was a bad seat belt re tractor. price to fix $700. this is the passenger side front seat belt o…”
2019-04-05 · Suspension · 54,200 mi“this car has only 54k miles! and is driven by a senior citizen lady, bought new, no crashes etc. 1. abs and dtsc warning appears on dash. car traveling about 25 mph and stops in middle of intersection, engine still running, will not move despite flooring accelerator. it's as thought the abs has applied the brakes and wont let the car move. tap b…”
2018-12-04 · Power Train · 104,063 mi“"takata recall" automatic transmission shifts are jerky. i took into volvo service white plains ny. they found error code tcm-p074468 and reset. they told me if problem persists i would need a new transmission. my vehicle is in great condition and well maintained with 104063 miles. the problem still persists. i then did further research and foun…”
2018-01-12 · Seat Belts“i recently took my car in for service, 119,600 miles, and noted i was having a problem with the drivers seat belt latch not always releasing properly. the dealer contacted volvo about it and was told they do not accept any responsibility for the defective seat belt latch.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.