2016 VOLVO XC70

2 recalls, 7 complaints - 485 TSBs

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

308,260 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Defect Description

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preve... Read more

Consequence

If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recal... Read more

7,855 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
ENGINE	2
POWER TRAIN	1
VISIBILITY/WIPER	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Jan 17, 2024

The Accessory power interface module has failed. It receives inputs from a variety of sensors, some hardwired directly to it, while most are sent over the bus communications system from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). These inputs allow the module to communicate with the steering wheel controls... Read more

Incident date: Apr 12, 2023

It’s not a accident The car won’t start and brake and wheels keep locking by itself.

Incident date: May 3, 2022

2001 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEIR VEHICLE EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING TO SWAP OUT THE OLD VEHICLE WITH A NEW COMPARABLE VEHICLE.

Incident date: Oct 6, 2021

Car stalled at an intersection twice. We took it to a repair shop after the first instance and they told us the battery had died, though they were able to charge it and it restarted fine. They could not find any other issues. We continued to drive it and two days later the car died at another int... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2018

THE BACKUP CAMERA IS MALFUNCTIONING NOW BECAUSE THE VIEW FIELD IS PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY THE VEHICLE BODY. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE'RE SOME OTHER CARS (INCLUDING SOME NEW CARS AT DEALER) HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I VISITED THE RETAILER AND THEN CONTACTED THE CUSTOM CARE CENTER OF VOLVO. HOWEVER, THE RESPON... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2018

WHEN COLD SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO ANY OTHER GEAR OR NEUTRAL. AFTER DRIVING, ABLE TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE OR REVERSE BACK TO PARK BUT GET MESSAGE SAYING "CAR IS NOT IN PARK - SHIFT TO PARK". WHEN IN NEUTRAL SOMETIMES NOT ABLE MOVE SHIFTER FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE OR PARK. WHEN CONTACTED DEA... Read more

Incident date: Mar 12, 2018

OWNER ON INTERSTATE AT POSTED SPEED (65) HEARD EXPLOSIVE SOUND OF THE SUNROOF EXPLODING. NO OTHER CARS WERE AHEAD OR ALONGSIDE, AND NO EVIDENCE OF A THROWN OR DROPPED OBJECT WAS APPARENT AT THAT TIME OR AFTERWARD. FORTUNATELY THE SUNSHADE SHIELDED HER FROM MOST OF THE BROKEN GLASS. DEALER CALLED IT ... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 VOLVO XC70

2016 Volvo XC70 SW AWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 VOLVO XC70

485 manufacturer communications from 246 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	95
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	69
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	65
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	32
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	31
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	25
200000 WHEELS	20
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	15

119120 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT

This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.

020000 SUSPENSION

CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SiriusXM not Available

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Updated Chassis Range.

100000 POWER TRAIN

ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

EXTENDED WARRANTY.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

EXTENDED WARRANTY.

252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

EXTENDED WARRANTY P10186 DESCRIPTION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rubber cushion

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

New Information.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Extended Warranty

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Extended Warranty

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Left front LED flickers after turning car off

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Left front LED flickers after turning car off - Check outer position bulbs

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Extended Warranty P10183

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10207

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10206

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10186

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10207

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10206: I5T Oil Consumption Test

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace;

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Oil Consumption Replace

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

Extended Warranty P10207: VEP4 Oil Consumption Test

118810 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SOFTWARE

Extended Warranty P10206: I5T Oil Consumption Test

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace

350000 EQUIPMENT

Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues

350000 EQUIPMENT

Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Software upgrade.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Expendable Items Parts List.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Software upgrade.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

200000 WHEELS

Center wheel caps, removal instruction

350000 EQUIPMENT

VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3G Network Sunset

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

3G Network Sunset

350000 EQUIPMENT

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P05EB, Diagnostic And Repair Information - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Years 2016 And 2017)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P05EB, Diagnostic And Repair Information - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Years 2016 And 2017)

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Perform a software upgrade in accordance with TJ 31543.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedu

150000 SEAT BELTS

350000 EQUIPMENT

Create PB with attached word doc.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performa

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This is a Technical Journal: Sensus Connect, Internet browser limitations. Do not attempt to repair.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: Sensus Connect, Internet browser limitations. Do not attempt to repair.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This is a Technical Journal: It has been noticed on requested materials that PAS sensors are analyzed without finding any fault on the parts. As a help to the troubleshooting on parking assistance system, we have developed some points of po

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 m

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information

020000 SUSPENSION

This is a Technical Journal: Unusual noise while driving from sealing ring. check first if the sealing ring is displaced, if so, proceed with replacement of the sealing ring

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Technical Journal: Unusual noise while driving from sealing ring. check first if the sealing ring is displaced, if so, proceed with replacement of the sealing ring

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 31216 Technical Service PARTNER : I

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61

350000 EQUIPMENT

Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance 'FSM330' MY2013 and later. Factory Scheduled Maintenance up to the first 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) as recommended in the Volvo Warranty and Maintenance Information book

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Software Installation Policy changes.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: P3 Internet maps search function not available

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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VOLVO XC70 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO XC70 across all model years (2001, 2016).

56 Total Recalls

516 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

13 Reported Crashes

9 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO XC70 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2016 (current)	2	7
2015	1	9	View
2014	2	3	View
2013	2	9	View
2012	2	17	View
2011	3	18	View
2010	5	17	View
2009	5	20	View
2008	8	54	View
2007	2	39	View
2006	3	22	View
2005	3	31	View
2004	4	118	View
2003	5	28	View
2002	4	46	View
2001	5	77	View

Other VOLVO Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
VNL	232	176	View
VHD	192	20	View
VNM	142	13	View
VN	125	150	View
S60	122	1,657	View
XC60	121	864	View
XC90	113	2,165	View
V70	92	1,181	View

Vehicle Safety

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2016 VOLVO XC70

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 VOLVO XC70

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 VOLVO XC70

Most Affected Components

VOLVO XC70 - All Years Overview

VOLVO XC70 - Year by Year

Other VOLVO Models