2003 Volvo V70xc Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Volvo V70xc. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
2
SEAT BELTS
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints21

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc70. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was stopped while depressing the brake pedal and activating the parking brakes. The contact pulled…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2021-02-25

“Takata recall nothing has happened as of yet, but a warning light is on telling me there is something seriously wrong with the airbags and needs immediate attention. Before I take it in & pay for the repair I need to know if this vehicle was part of the recall. I couldn't see it online but I am…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-12-02

“With my foot on the brake, I put the car in reverse and suddenly the engine revs up and the car accelerates at a high rate. Luckily, my foot was on the brake and I could stop the car. I had to press down quite hard on the brake pedal. A couple of seconds after applying the brakes, the engine…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-02-01

“With my foot on the brake, I put the car in reverse and suddenly the engine revs up and the car accelerates at a high rate. Luckily, my foot was on the brake and I could stop the car. I had to press down quite hard on the brake pedal. A couple of seconds after applying the brakes, the engine…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-02-01

“With my foot on the brake, I put the car in reverse and suddenly the engine revs up and the car accelerates at a high rate. Luckily, my foot was on the brake and I could stop the car. I had to press down quite hard on the brake pedal. A couple of seconds after applying the brakes, the engine…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2014-02-01

“The car is shifting hard and now wont shift at all mechanics say it needs a new transmission. So I email volvo for help in regards to this issues with no helping response from them other than sorry here is a list of dealers near you that do service. *tr”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2012-12-03

“The car is shifting hard and now wont shift at all mechanics say it needs a new transmission. So I email volvo for help in regards to this issues with no helping response from them other than sorry here is a list of dealers near you that do service. *tr”

ENGINE · reported 2012-12-03

“Dashboard and speedometer went blank srs warning light on. *tr”

AIR BAGS · reported 2012-09-28
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Volvo V70xc as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.