CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Volvo XC70 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (4 reports).
2010 Volvo XC70 recalls
Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured
The flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the vehicle can fatigue over time.
Most common 2010 Volvo XC70 problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
On two P3 Volvo cars I have owned now, the front passenger and driver side seatbelt release button sometimes does not release the seatbelt, this happens almost daily and requires the button to be forcibly pressed to release, more commonly on the passenger side. Additionally, on two separate occasions, the passenger side seatbelt has slotted into the latch but was loose when tugged on, not being able to support any tension. This happened on both cars that I owned and with different passengers, where we would arrive at our destination and then they would go to press the button and the seatbelt simply disconnected. On my newer P3 car, (With the VIN here) I replaced the seatbelt catch device o
The windscreen seal has failed. Water leaking into the overhead lighting fixture and main cabin. This will ruin the car, and shouldn't happen to any car. The windscreen, when properly attached to the body, contributes to the structural integrity and crashworthiness of the vehicle. If the screen is only partly bonded, any stress could detach it and the upper part of the body would suffer reduced strength integrity. I can push the windscreen out with my hand.
The contact owns a 2010 Volvo XC70. The contact stated that the rear differential was making an abnormal sound. The bearings were spalling metal into the gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
I would appreciate your deepest consideration for assistance with the problematic rear differential on the 2010 XC70 Volvo. I have spent considerable funds to maintain my vehicle at top working order through maintenance at Volvo. I have always asked the Volvo advisors for service recommendations on the vehicle to keep my car running economically to ensure main components did not fail due to lack of maintenance. Therefore, when I learned that my rear differential is failing and there is no recommended service on that particular part which can be seen on the Maintenance Service manual below, there seems to be a lack of knowledge shared on this part. Unfortunately, I just started to look into
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC70. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ALERTING OF A CHILD SAFETY LOCK MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK WITH OR WITHOUT THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ENGAGED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON HAD TO BE DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES TO ENGAGE THE DOOR LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCK MOTOR FAILED AND A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS NEEDED FOR THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
2010 Volvo XC70 questions
Does the 2010 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 Volvo XC70: Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured; Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System); Air Bags:Frontal; Equipment:Other:Labels; Electrical System:Software. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo XC70?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (4), Power Train (3), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 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.