2011 Volvo XC70 recalls (3)
3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2011 Volvo XC70. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Volvo dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2011 Volvo XC70. Check your XC70 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2011 Volvo XC70 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 20V378000
- Problem
- 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 outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 10V579000
- Problem
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
- Risk
- SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
Air Bags · NHTSA 10V489000
- Problem
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
- 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, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL SHIM IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
2011 Volvo XC70 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volvo XC70, reporting 1 crashes, 1 injuries. Volvo has issued at least 259 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (123)
- Electrical System (71)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (40)
- Wheels (19)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (12)
- Unknown Or Other (11)
What people reported
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volvo XC70. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
- Injury reportedCrash
“ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011, MS. JANICE CERVELLI SUSTAINED MINOR PERSONAL INJURIES AND SEVERE DAMAGE TO HER VEHICLE AS THE RESULT OF AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10437029
“The steering would randomly lock (or at least become very stiff). This occurred when the vehicle was warm and seemed to be mostly low speed sharper turns. Turning the wheel in the opposite direction freed it up. I replaced the steering rack to solve the problem.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11463439
“Front Passenger side door is opening while driving. Has happened numerous times in the last couple weeks”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11451853
“The windshield seal has failed causing rain water and melting snow and ice to come in the car and flow down the windshield and impair vision through the windshield. This has become a safety concern when driving in snow and rain.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11451398
“Windshield sealant is deteriorating and glass is no longer fully attached to frame. Water is coming directly in from openings along driver's side roof and pooling under pedals.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11446438
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your XC70 by VIN
Not every 2011 Volvo XC70 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Volvo dealer.