2006 Volvo XC70 recalls and problems

The 2006 Volvo XC70 has 2 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2006 Volvo XC70 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Volvo XC70 recalls

Recall 21V-800: Air Bags

Reported Oct 14, 2021 · 194,546 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA, LLC

Problem: Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.

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 XC70 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	6
Seat Belts	3
Visibility	2
Electrical System	2
Air Bags	2
Steering	1
Structure	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Power Train	1
Wheels	1
Unknown or Other	1

Most reported parts

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs — 2
Seat Belts › Rear/Other — 1
Visibility › Windshield — 1
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 1
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 107,000 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 XC70 complaints

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

Suspension · at 95,000 miles · reported Jul 5, 2022

The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC70. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the front suspension springs fractured. The contact heard a loud clicking sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed the fracture of the suspension springs. The passengerâs side suspension springs were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Seat Belts · reported Jun 22, 2022

When rear seats are folded to make more room for cargo, the seat belts retract more inwards due to the retractable hardware that retracts the belts. The button clips that are clamped into the belt that stops them from happening break apart easily due to the retracting force of the belt and when trying to fold back the seats the belts get locked and are unable to fold back to the original position, the only way to fix this is to unbolt the belts and fold back the seats and bolt back the seat belts. When this is done, passengers are not able to buckle in the rear seats due to the belt…

Air Bags · reported Jan 10, 2022

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags · reported Jan 5, 2022

The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts were arriving sporadically. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Unknown or Other · at 190,000 miles · reported Apr 23, 2021

Original keyfob erased itself after battery was disconnected for two weeks while replacing a failed engine. I worked with visteon automotive systems as an electrical engineer, manufacturing their remote keyless entry systems. I know very well that the keyfob should be programmed in non-volatile memory chips. Volvo does not seem to be doing that. This could be a public hazard issue when having to jump-start such a vehicle to get away from a natural disaster. The car may not start until you tow it to volvo to re-program it. In my case, courtesy volvo of scottsdale, arizona sent me a bill for 10…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Volvo XC70: 21V-800 (air bags), 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 XC70?

Owners report suspension problems most often (6 reports), followed by seat belts (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 107,000 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.