2011 Volvo C70 FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Volvo C70 FWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 13 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints13

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 11V508000 · 18 Oct 2011

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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Structure5 · 42%

Electrical system3 · 25%

Air bags2 · 17%

Engine2 · 17%

Power train1 · 8%

Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 8%

Unknown or other1 · 8%

Latches/locks/linkages1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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20203

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From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2011 Volvo C70. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an unknown rate of speed on the highway, he veered off the road, hit a road sign, and crashed into a bridge wall. The contact's son was pronounced dead on the scene. A police report was filed which documented that only the…
Air bags · Oct 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volvo c70. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and the oil indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred numerous times between february of 2011 and september of 2018. During the first failure, the throttle body and intake manifold failed…
Power train · Sep 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

This car is a convertible, and when the top is down/open, and i am driving at speeds exceeding 25mph, both the driver and passenger door can spontaneously open. The doors do not fly open, but the "door open" warning light comes on, the interior lights come on, and the window drops slightly as it does when you open the…
Structure · May 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Sirius radio has exclusive and undisclosed rights to continuously update their software in your volvo vehicle whether the car is turned on or turned off. Because of a software/hardware problem in several sirius components installed in volvo vehicles, the update results in an endless loop which utilizes your battery…
Electrical system · Apr 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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