2016 Volvo V70 problems, complaints & recalls
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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 (43)
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.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:thermal Management 2024-02-21 · 35924.1.4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: vida main battery diagnostic - prompted to charge battery a second time. use had held tester.
Electrical System 2024-01-12 · 26745.13.14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: 12v battery testing method
Unknown Or Other 2023-10-31 · TJ35912.4.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated chassis range.
Power Train 2023-09-08 · TJ3666530 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
erad (electric rear axle drive) bearing noise
Unknown Or Other 2023-07-21 · C00009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
Unknown Or Other 2023-06-12 · TJ3656330 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rubber cushion
Showing the 6 most recent of 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.