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2002 Volvo V70 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 14, 202121V800000 | Air bags: frontalAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V800000
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| Nov 8, 201010V566000 | Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system)AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V566000
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| Dec 18, 200909V483000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V483000
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| Nov 15, 200606V441000 | Vehicle speed controlTHIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V441000
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| Feb 2, 200404V051000 | Exterior lighting: brake lightsIF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A… DetailsHide details for campaign 04V051000
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| Aug 1, 200303V284000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V284000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: V70, V70xc. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component106
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 29 | 27 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 9 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 8 |
| Gasoline | 8 | 8 |
| Air bags | 7 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 4 |
| Tires | 4 | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names V70, V70XC.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2002 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2002 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.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2002 Volvo XC70. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, there were no dealers nearby to her for service.”
Other Volvo V70 model years
- 20063 recalls24 complaints
- 20053 recalls24 complaints
- 20045 recalls88 complaints
- 20035 recalls44 complaints
- 20026 recalls103 complaints
- 20018 recalls365 complaints
- 20005 recalls196 complaints
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2002 Volvo V70 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Volvo V70 have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Volvo V70. The most recent, 21V800000 (reported October 14, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2002 Volvo V70 recalls for?
The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), vehicle speed control (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Volvo V70?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 106 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Volvo V70?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.
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