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Representative 2007 model. Photo: OSX, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2008 Volvo C70 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
22
Latest campaign
Oct 18, 2011

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment2Oct 18, 2011
11V50800010V566000
Steering1Jul 23, 2008
08V329000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 18, 2011Latest campaign
Oct 18, 201111V508000

Equipment: other labels

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 11V508000
What's wrong
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL KIT.
Risk
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
Campaign
NHTSA 11V508000 · Oct 18, 2011
Nov 8, 201010V566000

Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system)

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V566000
What's wrong
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk
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 OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Campaign
NHTSA 10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010
Jul 23, 200808V329000

Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections

THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 08V329000
What's wrong
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign
NHTSA 08V329000 · Jul 23, 2008
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component22

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
22Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure1045000
Steering418201
Unknown or other314010
Latches/locks/linkages15000
Service brakes15010
Air bags15000
Wheels15100
Equipment15000
Suspension15000
Tires15000

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.

Latest reports

  • Latches/locks/linkages

    “On multiple occasions while driving this vehicle at various speeds various road conditions the doors will become unlocked and partially open you have to open the door and re-close it in order for the inside lights to go…”

    Filed 12/17/2025 · ODI 11705738
  • Unknown or other

    “I believe the brake line are running along the firewall caught on fire I'm not sure if it was a brake line but it was a fire and it is at the dealer now I have not heard back from them”

    Filed 12/03/2025 · ODI 11702864
  • Structure

    “This vehicle is the C70 convertible. When driving and hitting a speed bump or a pothole, both the driver and passenger doors pop open from a fully closed state to a partially open state.”

    Filed 07/05/2024 · ODI 11599226

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2008 Volvo C70 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Volvo C70 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Volvo C70. The most recent, 11V508000 (reported October 18, 2011), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2008 Volvo C70 recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Volvo C70?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Volvo C70?

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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