2006 Volvo C70 recalls and problems

The 2006 Volvo C70 has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
9
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Volvo C70 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Volvo C70 recalls

Recall 11V-508: Equipment

Reported Oct 18, 2011 · 20,611 vehicles affected · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 10V-566: Equipment

Reported Nov 8, 2010 · 416 vehicles affected · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2006 Volvo C70 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Wheels4
Air Bags2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1
Power Train1
Structure1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1

Most reported parts

  • Wheels › Rim — 2
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
  • Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 35,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Volvo C70 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Sep 23, 2022
About 6 months ago I was driving at night and my left headlight went out and about 3 minutes later my other headlight went out? I had to pull over there and wait till day light. When I got home I took the headlights out to find bare wires on both of them? They were just disintegrated!?!? I called Volvo took find out about a new wire harness and was told I have to buy the whole engine wire assembly, costing over $3000.00. I bought 2 more headlight assemblies online and had the same problem!?!? When I tried to change the bulb the coating on the wire just fell off!?!?!? I have heard in other…
Structure · at 80,000 miles · reported Feb 1, 2018
Driver door opens while driving. It happens while locked or unlocked, top up, windows up. It has happened in city and on highway. Traveling at high speeds as well as low speeds. It comes ajar and the interior light comes on and message that driver door is open.. It happens intermittently but is becoming more and more frequent until now it is almost daily. It began probably 2 years ago
Power Train · at 72,760 miles · reported Jul 6, 2014
The volvo has a problem on valve body on transmission, it is a common problem for volvo and it doesn't matter is low mileage or high mileage after this problem happend for my car, by research about the issue I found, is common problem and I think volvo has to recall the cars for transmission valve body issue!!!
Air Bags · at 64,000 miles · reported Jun 5, 2013
My car was not in an accident. I came out to get in my car and upon starting my car the airbag warning urgent light came on. I immediately took my car to the volvo dealership where I purchased the car. Volvo of winter park. I left my car. They kept my car a few days and I picked my car up on a thursday. I drove my car to my sisters property on saturday. The car did not move on sunday and upon getting into the car on monday my airbag urgent light once again came on. This has happened 3 weeks in a row. Each time I would return the car to the dealership and pick it up on thursday and monday the…
Wheels · at 35,000 miles · reported Jun 10, 2008
I have a 2006 volvo c70 and the tiers started to loose air. When I had the vehicle inspected I found out that three of the four 18' rims had cracks on the inside of the rim edge...with a little research I have found that this is a common problem with the 2006 volvo c70. It is an outrage that volvo does not yet have to fix this safety issue. Who knows how many accidents have or will happen due to a tire going flat on this model and rim size. I know that sometimes rims can get damaged however," all are cracking in the same area". I will have to replace all three rims to make the vehicle safe to…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Volvo C70 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Volvo C70: 11V-508 (equipment), 10V-566 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Volvo C70?

Owners report wheels problems most often (4 reports), followed by air bags (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 35,000 miles.

Are Volvo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.