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2016 Volvo XC70 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
7
Latest campaign
Jun 30, 2020

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seat belts1Jun 30, 2020
20V378000
Electrical system1Sep 2, 2015
15V555000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 30, 2020Latest campaign
Jun 30, 202020V378000

Seat belts: front

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V378000
What's wrong
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 positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V378000 · Jun 30, 2020
Sep 2, 201515V555000

Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakers

If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V555000
What's wrong
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
Risk
If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V555000 · Sep 2, 2015
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 component7

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
7Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine229000
Seat belts114000
Electrical system114000
Visibility/wiper114000
Power train114000
Unknown or other114000

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

  • Seat belts

    “The seatbelts on the front driver and passenger side have failed to release when trying to unbuckle. This is a hazard.”

    Filed 01/24/2024 · ODI 11567540
  • Engine

    “Volvo. Consumer writes in regard to a defective engine.”

    Filed 04/12/2023 · ODI 11516657
  • Electrical system

    “We have experienced three major defects with this vehicle. First and most concerning is the intermittent blackout of the driver's instrument panel (aka driver's information module, DIM).”

    Filed 02/27/2023 · ODI 11509297

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2016 Volvo XC70 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo XC70 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volvo XC70. The most recent, 20V378000 (reported June 30, 2020), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Volvo XC70?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (29%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Volvo XC70?

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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