2015 Volvo Xc70 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Seat Belts (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (312)
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 2025-12-11 · 37536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text, only no attachments - if the real time traffic information (rtti) does not work in sensus connect vehicle, follow advice under "service". this technical journal is only valid for vehicles with vdn: vi07 traffic information rtti + tmc p
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 312 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-16 · Engine“my engine oil light came on recently so i took my car to the auto service center to check. the auto repair staff performed and inspection and found excessive oil consumption stemming from a defect in the pistons, piston rings and piston heads. they gave me a copy of quality bulletin from volvo regarding the extended warranty p10207: vep4 oil con…”
2024-11-06 · Power Train“i replaced a catalytic converter and 2 o2 sensors a few months ago. check engine light came on. oil was pooling into the catalytic converter from the engine. technician checked pistons. said there was unusual wear and oil was coming in through the pistons. …”
2023-02-20 · Power Train“my volvo xc70 has had a sudden and significant increase in oil consumption. i believe this is due to the pistons which volvo is now acknowledging. they refuse to issue a recall or to repair my very well maintained vehicle. continue operation requires up to 2 quarts of oil every 500 miles! it also presents an ongoing risk of sudden engine malfunc…”
2021-10-26 · Seat Belts“at age 6 years (53k mi.), the front passenger seatbelt clasp began to refuse to latch when the belt buckle was inserted. using a jeweler's headset, i could not see any foreign object causing interference. to rule out a bent buckle, i tested the clasp (after its removal) with 5 other buckles, and all failed to latch into the clasp every time. t…”
2021-10-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel gauge doesn’t show actual fuel level. when full, it shows 50% left, and gauge doesn’t start to move till half the tank is empty.…”
2016-12-23 · Unknown Or Other · 28,700 mi“factory installed hitch almost failed. after 16,000 miles of towing a 21 foot travel trailer, the hitch appeared to have excessive movement. when inspected by a mechanic in branson missouri, it was found that 2 of 4 nuts had fallen off and the remaining 2 were significantly loose. had they fallen off too, a catastrophic failure would have occurred,…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.