2013 Volvo C70 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 Volvo C70 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Volvo C70.

Most common 2013 Volvo C70 problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	5
Electrical System	3
Unknown Or Other	3
Engine	2
Service Brakes	1
Suspension	1
Wheels	1

What owners report

2024-06-25, Electrical System
My car is a hard top convertible. When I drive with the top down for a prolonged period of time my driver side door unlocks and a warning light that the door is open comes up on the dashboard. The door doesn't swing open but has loosened and you can feel it rattle. This only happens with the top down, never when the top is up. I have to generally slow down/pull over and then open and slam my door shut. It can be very scary when driving at high speeds. It seems to be happening more and more frequently these days.

2023-05-29, Structure
This is not a singular incident; it has been persistent for five or so years at this point. Quite frequently, when I am driving with the top down for at least 20 minutes, one of the doors unlatches (a couple of weeks ago, this actually occurred six times in one hour or so trip, though such frequency is unusual). For the first year or so this occurred, it was only the driver's door, but then it started happening with both doors (though still more frequently the driver's door). To be clear, it unlatches -- it never has swung open, even if pressure is applied to it. Still, this is jarring when it occurs (all the more so at highway speeds), and I am left to wonder if at some point it will "g

2022-06-03, Structure
The contact owns a 2013 Volvo C70. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side front doors inadvertently opened. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the driver's and passenger's side front doors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,900.

2022-04-25, Suspension
I noticed that driving with the top down (the car is a convertible) leads to premature and uneven tire wear. Subsequently the tires generate a lot of road noise and vibration, which is felt through the steering wheel. At 62000 miles I brought the situation to the attention of Volvo service and as a result they made some repairs / changes / updates to the rear suspension, (at my cost of over $2000). At that time I also purchased four new tires. At this point the car has around 72000 miles and the issue has come back (noise / vibration). It appears that the car has a design issue, which prohibits driving it with the top open, even though that is the main purpose of the car as a convertible.

2022-04-25, Structure
Within the last 6 months, (fall 2021 – spring 2022), one of the doors in my car has opened multiple times by itself, while I was driving the car. The door was closed properly when I started driving and I did not accidently pull on the door handle. This occurred so far only with the driver side door, while the top was down, (the car is a convertible), and while driving at highway or close to highway speed. Last time the door opened and closed multiple times, before I had a chance to pull over and close it. I noticed the door opening and closing as the interior light came on and off and window lowered down and went up several times, which occurs while the door is being opened. This leads to

2013 Volvo C70 questions

Does the 2013 Volvo C70 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Volvo C70 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volvo C70?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (5), Electrical System (3), Unknown Or Other (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Volvo C70 has been fixed?

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