repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2010 Volvo XC70Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2010 Volvo XC70, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-378 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 23, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Volvo XC70 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Wheels
3Power train
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Equipment
1Visibility/wiper
1Seat belts
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Air bags
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2010 Volvo XC70 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. 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,…
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Electrical system: software
Risk. IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other XC70 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XC70 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Volvo XC70 safety ratings
2010 Volvo XC70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What XC70 owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THERE IS A VOLVO RECALL 226 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #10V190000) TO REPLACE AN INCORRECT FMVSS LABEL THAT SHOWS TIRE PRESSURE OF 33 PSI AND TO REPLACE A PAGE IN THE OWNERS MANUAL THAT SHOWS THE PRESSURE SHOULD BE 35 PSI. THE CORRECT PRESSURE IS 36 PSI. THIS IS INFORMATION IS ALSO CONTAINED IN A LETTER FROM…
I HAD JUST PICKED UP THE CAR FROM THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS THERE FOR TWO WEEKS. I STOPPED FOR GAS AND DID SOME SHOPPING AND AS I WAS ENTERING HIGHWAY THE 'TIRE PRESSURE LOW' WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I THOUGHT IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO WORK THAT WAS DONE IN THE SHOP. I ENTERED THE HIGHWAY…
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FAILURE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE VALVE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE METAL. THE NEW VALVES ARE MADE OF PLASTIC. HOWEVER, THE ISSUE IS THAT ONE DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM UNTIL IT OCCURS. IF THE FRONT TIRE HAD…
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