Volvo XC70 problems and complaints, 2010 to 2012
44 NHTSA owner complaints and 7 recalls across 3 model years, 2010 to 2012. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 44complaints
- 7recalls
- 1reported crashes
- 1reported fires
- 2reported injuries
Which Volvo XC70 years should you avoid?
We cover 3 model years of the Volvo XC70, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 15 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain5 (33%)
- Steering, suspension & tires5 (33%)
- Airbags & seat belts2 (13%)
- Structure & body2 (13%)
- Other systems1 (7%)
Recalls (7)
Seat belts · 20V378000 · Jun 2020 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Electrical system · 12V075000 · Feb 2012 · model year 2012
IN THE EVENT OF CRASH, THE FRONT AND/OR SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY IMPROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. ALSO, THE LAP BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY.
Engine · 10V579000 · Nov 2010 · model year 2011
SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Safety · 10V566000 · Nov 2010 · model year 2010
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Airbags · 10V489000 · Oct 2010 · model years 2010, 2011
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.
Safety · 10V190000 · May 2010 · model year 2010
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Electrical system · 09V343000 · Sep 2009 · model year 2010
IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.