The 2005 Volvo V70 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 214,662 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS21V8000002021-10-14194,546 affected
Defect
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
EQUIPMENT10V5660002010-11-08416 affected
Defect
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy
VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE…
EQUIPMENT06V3750002006-10-0319,700 affected
Defect
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Consequence
A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL THE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Complaints by component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
AIR BAGS
1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
EQUIPMENT
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
1fires
Total complaints22
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Volvo do not want to replace the recall airbag with the same original logo on the airbag. This logo is the “râ€� on the airbag. The airbag without the “râ€� is for a regular volvo.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body modulator failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance, it was discovered that the fuel lines were hanging and the plastic cover had detached. The dealer recommended replacing the fuel line cover. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The…”
“Car stalls dies in traffic. *tr”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the emergency brake engaged, causing the rear driver side wheel to seize. The vehicle was later towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the parking brake failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. The contact stated that radiator fluid would leak into the transmission, causing the vehicle to jerk and perform sluggish. The dealer diagnosed that the contact would need a new transmission. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud banging when changing gears while driving 25 mph and above. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the transmission fluid would need replacing and the computer would need…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. The contact stated that while at a complete stop she engaged the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle hesitated and did not respond. The vehicle responded within a few minutes although the failure occurred seven additional times. The dealer was informed…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Volvo V70 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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