2016 Volvo XC70 recalls and problems

The 2016 Volvo XC70 has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2016 Volvo XC70 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Volvo XC70 recalls

Recall 20V-378: Seat Belts

Reported Jun 30, 2020 · 308,260 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA LLC

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 15V-555: Electrical System

Reported Sep 2, 2015 · 7,855 vehicles affected · Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2016 Volvo XC70 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	2
Unknown or Other	1
Power Train	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Electrical System	1
Seat Belts	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 38,000 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 2016 Volvo XC70 complaints

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

Seat Belts · reported Jan 24, 2024

The seatbelts on the front driver and passenger side have failed to release when trying to unbuckle. This is a hazard. If there was a moment where it's imperative to leave the car (fire, water, etc) Driver and passenger could get locked in their seatbelts without the ability to exit the vehicle. Volvo would have covered it if the factor warranty was still active. My complaint wa ignored while the vehicle was under warranty. Now that it is out of warranty I am forced to replace the failed parts out of my pocket.

Electrical System · reported Feb 27, 2023

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). Second most conerning is the defect in the trailer lighting control module that leaves stop, running and signal lighting on our trailer unreliable. Both of these defects appear to be design or manufacturing defects that can be corrected by upgrading the relevent parts. The third defect is in the design of the traction control system that has no physical switch readily accessible to the driver for temporary use…

Engine · reported Oct 6, 2021

Car stalled at an intersection twice. We took it to a repair shop after the first instance and they told us the battery had died, though they were able to charge it and it restarted fine. They could not find any other issues. We continued to drive it and two days later the car died at another intersection just after my wife had picked up our kids from school. We had it towed to the dealer this time. I relayed the recall information for an earlier or different model of my car that sounded like the same issue: the starter motor fuse. I believe this to be the same issue even though my car did not…

Visibility/Wiper · reported Oct 15, 2018

The backup camera is malfunctioning now because the view field is partially blocked by the vehicle body. I was told that there're some other cars (Including some new cars at dealer) have similar problems. I visited the retailer and then contacted the custom care center of volvo. However, the response is disappointing (Honestly, unacceptable) because I was told that volvo cannot fix it.

Power Train · at 38,000 miles · reported Mar 22, 2018

When cold sometimes not able to shift from park to any other gear or neutral. After driving, able to shift from drive or reverse back to park but get message saying "car is not in park - shift to park". When in neutral sometimes not able move shifter from neutral to drive or park. When contacted dealer for service they seemed to be familiar with the problem. My concerns are not being able to drive car on demand, as well as not knowing if car is truly in park or not.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Volvo XC70: 20V-378 (seat belts), 15V-555 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Volvo XC70?

Owners report engine problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 38,000 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.