Volvo C70 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Volvo C70, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 18, 2011Crash risk2006–2012 Volvo C70, 2011–2012 Volvo S60 — Equipment
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL KIT.
11V508000 · 21K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Nov 8, 2010Fire risk2007–2010 Volvo C30, 2006–2010 Volvo C70, 2004–2010 Volvo S40 and 6 other models — Equipment
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
10V566000 · 416 units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jul 23, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 Volvo C30, 2008–2009 Volvo C70, 2008–2009 Volvo S40 and 1 other model — Steering
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
08V329000 · 1K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Mar 5, 2008Crash risk2007 Volvo C30, 2007 Volvo C70, 2007 Volvo S40 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
08V101000 · 1K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- May 23, 2007Crash risk2007 Volvo C70 — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION RESULTED IN AN INCORRECT ASSEMBLY OF THE LEFT DOOR HANDLE BOWDEN CABLE ATTACHMENT.
07V218000 · 8K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Nov 15, 2006Safety1999–2002 Volvo C70, 1999–2002 Volvo C70 Convertible, 2001–2002 Volvo S60 and 5 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
06V441000 · 170K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Oct 21, 2004Crash risk1998–2000 Volvo C70, 1998–2000 Volvo S70, 1998–2000 Volvo V70 and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
04V504000 · 97K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Dec 6, 2000Crash risk1998–2001 Volvo C70, 1998–2000 Volvo S70, 1998–2000 Volvo V70 — Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.
00V405000 · 246K units · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.