The 2007 Volvo Xc70 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 194,962 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 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…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
SEAT BELTS
4
SUSPENSION
4
AIR BAGS
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
ENGINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
Total complaints37
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“2007 volvo xc-70. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa safety recall 21v-800. The consumer stated there were no volvo dealerships within a reasonable distance to perform the repair. The consumer requested to have the necessary parts sent to a local automotive shop.”
“The driver airbag has been under recall per letter dated 12/14/21, nhtsa recall #21v-800 we scheduled initial repair with dealer upon receipt of notice last december, however, this has not been accomplished and as of 9/23/22 as we are continually told the part needed remains on backorder. We had…”
“The contact owns a 2007 volvo xc70. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v800000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”
“Front seatbelt stuck in the retracted position and therefore the seatbelt cannot be used. The vehicle was parked when the defect was discovered.”
“Transmission issues, shifting, stop bump. Headlight issues wiring and hid ballast. Engine evap work done. Back drivers side seat belt locking mechanism faulty. Knocking clinging under carriage in suspension areas.”
“Transmission issues, shifting, stop bump. Headlight issues wiring and hid ballast. Engine evap work done. Back drivers side seat belt locking mechanism faulty. Knocking clinging under carriage in suspension areas.”
“Transmission issues, shifting, stop bump. Headlight issues wiring and hid ballast. Engine evap work done. Back drivers side seat belt locking mechanism faulty. Knocking clinging under carriage in suspension areas.”
“Started my car in the morning and it sounded normal (it had driven perfectly normal the day before). When I tried to back out of the driveway, it had no power in reverse and barely crept onto the road. When I put it into drive, it had no power either-only crawled very slowly. When I put it into…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Volvo Xc70 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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