Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Volvo C70,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1998–2013 with 29 recall campaigns and 252 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2007 (4), 1998 (4), and 2009 (3).
Years with the most complaint volume: 2000 (32), 1999 (29), and 2012 (28).
Top recall themes: Visibility and lighting, Airbags, and Brakes.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Structure:body, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Visibility and lighting
3 campaigns · Years: 1998–2001
These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Official notices (evidence):
08V329000
· Steering: Hose, piping, and connections
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Volvo C70 in NHTSA complaint data are
Structure:body, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2013
0
16
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Electrical system, Engine.
2012
1
28
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Suspension, Wheels.
2011
1
17
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Electrical system, Engine.
2010
2
4
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:driveline, Electrical system, Structure:body.
2009
3
13
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system.
2008
3
21
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Steering, Tires.
2007
4
24
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Electrical system, Structure.
2006
2
12
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Wheels, Wheels:rim, Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module.
2004
0
21
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Power train, Air bags.
2003
0
9
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Power train:automatic transmission.
2002
1
6
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, Steering.
2001
2
13
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires, Vehicle speed control, Wheels:rim.
2000
3
32
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1999
3
29
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Electrical system:ignition, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system.
1998
4
7
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires:tread/belt, Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
What to Do Next
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If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Equipment
, Exterior lighting
and Vehicle speed control
Show recall evidence by year
2012
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2011
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2010
Equipment: Navigational system(global positioning system):
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2009
Steering: Hose, piping, and connections:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Equipment: Navigational system(global positioning system):
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2008
Steering: Hose, piping, and connections:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Equipment: Navigational system(global positioning system):
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2007
Latches/locks/linkages:
Safety recall involving the latches/locks/linkages area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, an incorrect temporary assembly instruction resulted in an incorrect assembly of the left door handle bowden cable attachment.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 m
Equipment: Navigational system(global positioning system):
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2006
Equipment: Navigational system(global positioning system):
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2002
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
2001
Exterior lighting: Turn signal:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
2000
Exterior lighting: Turn signal:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Exterior lighting: Switch:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
1999
Exterior lighting: Turn signal:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Exterior lighting: Switch:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
1998
Exterior lighting: Turn signal:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Exterior lighting: Switch:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
Air bags: Frontal:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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