2006 Volvo XC70 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Volvo XC70 recalls

Most common 2006 Volvo XC70 problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	6
Seat Belts	3
Visibility	2
Electrical System	2
Air Bags	2
Steering	1
Structure	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2022-07-05, Suspension
The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC70. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the front suspension springs fractured. The contact heard a loud clicking sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed the fracture of the suspension springs. The passenger’s side suspension springs were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

2022-06-22, Seat Belts
When rear seats are folded to make more room for cargo, the seat belts retract more inwards due to the retractable hardware that retracts the belts. The button clips that are clamped into the belt that stops them from happening break apart easily due to the retracting force of the belt and when trying to fold back the seats the belts get locked and are unable to fold back to the original position, the only way to fix this is to unbolt the belts and fold back the seats and bolt back the seat belts. When this is done, passengers are not able to buckle in the rear seats due to the belt retractable hardware being locked. Is a safety issue because the passenger can not buckle and, when the belt w

2022-01-10, Air Bags
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

2022-01-05, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts were arriving sporadically. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

2021-04-23, Unknown Or Other
ORIGINAL KEYFOB ERASED ITSELF AFTER BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED FOR TWO WEEKS WHILE REPLACING A FAILED ENGINE. I WORKED WITH VISTEON AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, MANUFACTURING THEIR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS. I KNOW VERY WELL THAT THE KEYFOB SHOULD BE PROGRAMMED IN NON-VOLATILE MEMORY CHIPS. VOLVO DOES NOT SEEM TO BE DOING THAT. THIS COULD BE A PUBLIC HAZARD ISSUE WHEN HAVING TO JUMP-START SUCH A VEHICLE TO GET AWAY FROM A NATURAL DISASTER. THE CAR MAY NOT START UNTIL YOU TOW IT TO VOLVO TO RE-PROGRAM IT. IN MY CASE, COURTESY VOLVO OF SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA SENT ME A BILL FOR 10 HOURS OF LABOR FOR KEYFOB RE-PROGRAMMING. ATA RATE OF $68/HOUR. VISTEON'S PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE TAKE

2006 Volvo XC70 questions

Does the 2006 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Volvo XC70: Driver Air Bag May Explode and Hurl Metal Fragments; Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo XC70?

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (6), Seat Belts (3), Visibility (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Volvo XC70 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.