NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1998–2007

Volvo V70XC recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 411 owner complaints for the Volvo V70XC, covering model years 1998 to 2007. The 2001 model year drew the most complaints (144), and Vehicle Speed Control is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
411 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
10 model years with data (1998–2007)

most complaints: 2001 (144 for that model year)
top component: Vehicle Speed Control (118 complaints)
latest recall 06V441000 (reported Nov 15, 2006)

12 complaints reporting a crash (2.9%)
5 complaints reporting a fire (1.2%)
12 complaints reporting an injury (2.9%)
1 complaint reporting a death (0.2%)

Volvo V70XC complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2001 model year has the most complaints: 144 of 411, or 35.0%. Next come 2000 (103) and 1999 (79). The fewest are for 2006, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Volvo V70XC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Volvo V70XC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
1998	31	2	1	2	0
1999	79	1	1	2	0
2000	103	1	1	0	0
2001	144	6	1	5	1
2002	27	1	0	1	0
2003	12	0	0	0	0
2004	5	0	1	1	0
2005	3	1	0	1	0
2006	3	0	0	0	0
2007	4	0	0	0	0
All model years	411	12	5	12	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volvo V70XC components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often, in 118 complaints (28.7% of all 411), followed by Electrical System (77) and Power Train (67).

Components named most often in Volvo V70XC complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Volvo V70XC complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Vehicle Speed Control	118	28.7%
Electrical System	77	18.7%
Power Train	67	16.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline	47	11.4%
Engine and Engine Cooling	45	10.9%
Suspension	19	4.6%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	16	3.9%
Exterior Lighting	14	3.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System	13	3.2%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	10	2.4%
Unknown or Other	10	2.4%
Fuel System, Other	9	2.2%
Air Bags	8	1.9%
Engine	7	1.7%
Steering	7	1.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volvo V70XC recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name V70XC, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 1998 to 2002. The 1999 and 2000 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

4 recall campaigns

Volvo V70XC recall campaigns covering each model year
1998: 1 campaign	1999: 2 campaigns	2000: 2 campaigns	2001: 1 campaign	2002: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 06V441000
Reported Nov 15, 2006
Vehicle Speed Control
Model years 1999–2000
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.
Consequence:
This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Remedy:
Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on December 29, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 04V504000
Reported Oct 21, 2004
Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch
Model years 1998–2000
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Consequence:
The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
On vehicles with an original OEM switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on January 24, 2005. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 04V451000
Reported Sep 13, 2004
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Model year 2001
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.
Consequence:
A fire in the engine compartment could occur.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on November 29, 2004. Customers should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 04V051000
Reported Feb 2, 2004
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights
Model year 2002
On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear left and right brake light relays may not function when the brake pedal is depressed or may stay on continuously. The high positioned brake light and all other tail lights will not be affected.
Consequence:
If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lower brake lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the brake light relay with two relays of a modified design. Owner notification began on February 23, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volvo V70XC questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo V70XC have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volvo V70XC, covering model years 1998 to 2007. The most recent, 06V441000, was reported on November 15, 2006 and is filed under “Vehicle speed control”. The 1999 and 2000 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Volvo V70XC model year has the most complaints?

The 2001 model year, with 144 of the 411 complaints in NHTSA’s file (35.0%). The next are 2000 (103) and 1999 (79). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Volvo V70XC complaint?

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often: 118 complaints, or 28.7% of all 411. Electrical System (77) and Power Train (67) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volvo V70XC?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volvo dealer.

How many Volvo V70XC complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 411 complaints, 12 report a crash, 5 a fire, 12 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Volvo models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Volvo VIN decoder with every Volvo model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Volvo XC90 2003–2025 · 35 recalls · 1,521 complaints
Volvo S60 2000–2025 · 40 recalls · 1,264 complaints
Volvo S80 1999–2016 · 27 recalls · 954 complaints
Volvo V70 1996–2016 · 22 recalls · 933 complaints
Volvo XC60 2009–2025 · 36 recalls · 647 complaints
Volvo S70 1995–2002 · 6 recalls · 593 complaints
Volvo S40 2000–2011 · 12 recalls · 491 complaints
Volvo XC70 2001–2016 · 19 recalls · 417 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.