Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 Volvo XC70 has 5 recalls, 15 complaints.
5
Recalls
15
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V378000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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, 2014-2...
09V343000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CE...
10V566000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY O...
09V218000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
VOLVO IS RECALLING 17,614 MY 2008-2009 S80, V70, AND XC70 VEHICLES. THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR IN TH...
10V190000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2009 Volvo XC70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | When it rains, water continuously drips through the windshield. It is distracting and obstructs my v... |
| Jul 13, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driver side door latch does not lock. It seems secure but one latch does not move. Warning light com... |
| Jan 6, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE STALLS, IT WILL START UP AGAIN, CAN BE DRIVEN A SHORT DISTANCE BUT STALLS AGAIN THIS HAPPE... |
| Dec 30, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AS IF IT IS NOT GETTING FUEL, STALLS AND SHUTS OFF. IT WILL RESTART AFTER SITTIN... |
| Jan 2, 2017 | STEERING | I STARTED HEARING A LOUD NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE MECHANIC TRIED CHANGING THE POW... |
| Jul 15, 2015 | SEAT BELTS | REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED TO WORK OR SECURE PERSON. IT WILL NOT CLICK. LOCAL VOLVO DEALER I... |
| May 16, 2014 | TIRES,WHEELS | TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. WHILE CHECKING THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE ROUTINELY... |
| Apr 4, 2014 | TIRES,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FAILED. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS (4/14/14 AND 8/25/14) LOW PRESSUR... |
| Mar 30, 2014 | TIRES,WHEELS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINA... |
| Sep 15, 2012 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE PADS ON PASSENGER SIDE/RIGHT REAR WEARING PREMATURELY OR FASTER THAN PADS ON OTHER WHEELS, OR ... |
| Sep 10, 2012 | ENGINE | LOW COOLANT WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY 2 - 3 MONTHS. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO NEED COOLANT ADDED AT RE... |
| Sep 18, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIO... |
| Aug 20, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER HAS ISSUES WITH THE POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE HE RECEIVED RECENTLY AT HIS LOCAL VOLVO DEALERSHI... |
| Aug 18, 2009 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING SHE NOTICED A VERY LOUD NOIS... |
| Jul 27, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V34300... |