The 2013 Volvo Xc70 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 308,546 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS20V3780002020-06-30308,260 affected
Defect
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating…
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
TIRES12V4150002012-08-28286 affected
Defect
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph. The error will prevent the Tire Pressure Monitoring System…
Consequence
A malfunctioning TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's TPMS. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Complaints by component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
STEERING
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The sunroof seal isn't working. It lifts when going through a car wash, and water is getting in.”
“The sunroof seal isn't working. It lifts when going through a car wash, and water is getting in.”
“All of a sudden , the right rear door will not open either from outside or inside. Similar problem was a recall on s60 volvos.”
“Top windshield seal leaks, causing water running down windshield, and excess condensation creating visibility issues. Known problem by volvo usa and dealers.”
“Windshield seal failure. Water/rain/carwash now leaks into the cabin of the car down the inside of the windshield directly in front of the driver's field of vision, obscuring visibility while driving. This is a clear safety hazard that is well chronicled on volvo owner-sites. Volvo needs to issue…”
“Windshield loose at top sealing surface per mechanic. Leaks at times during car wash, heavy rain.”
“When I am driving the passenger side door has popped open 3 times now. And the door was closed and locked.”
“New volvo was purchased in carlsbad ca. On june 21, 2013. Took a trip from l.a. To monterey ca. On return my attendant at full serve in l.a. Checked under the hood and noticed very little steering fluid in the reservoir. Took the car to my local volvo dealer in l.a...galpin volvo..they have…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Volvo Xc70 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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