repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2011 Volvo XC70Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2011 Volvo XC70, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 3 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 May 5, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Volvo XC70 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Seat belts
2Visibility/wiper
2Wheels
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Power train
2Structure
1Steering
1Service brakes
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 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
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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,…
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
2011 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
2011 Volvo XC70 safety ratings
2011 Volvo XC70 SW AWD 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 seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WIFE WAS RIDING IN PASSENGER SEAT. WE HAD TAKEN HER CAR AND I WAS DRIVING. SUDDENLY THE SHOULDER HARNESS GOT TIGHT, SHE TRIED TO ROLL IT BACK TO RELEASE IT AS IS NORMAL BUT, IT STUCK HALFWAY OUT, TOO SHORT TO USE AND CANNOT BE EXTENDED. DEALER SAID IT WAS A BAD SEAT BELT RE TRACTOR. PRICE TO FIX…
I RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE, 119,600 MILES, AND NOTED I WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT LATCH NOT ALWAYS RELEASING PROPERLY. THE DEALER CONTACTED VOLVO ABOUT IT AND WAS TOLD THEY DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT LATCH.
Own a 2011 XC70?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.