NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Volvo V70 FWD; the most frequently affected component is seat belts — front. Owners filed 4 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 11 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #9 for number of recalls.
Seat belts — FrontCampaign 20V378000 · 30 Jun 2020
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Engine and engine cooling — FanCampaign 09V218000 · 12 Jun 2009
Problem: Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
Risk: This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2009. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552.
What owners complain about
Share of the 4 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Steering1 · 25%
Electrical system1 · 25%
Air bags1 · 25%
Seats1 · 25%
Tires1 · 25%
Visibility1 · 25%
Structure1 · 25%
When complaints were filed
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20131
20142
From owner complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 volvo v70. While driving, she noticed that the steering wheel was extremely warm. When she drove three hours away from her home, she noticed that the steering wheel was hot although she had the air conditioner on. The dealer stated that they notified the manufacturer, looked online, searched…
Srs warning light illuminated at approximately 70,000 miles, 4.5 years after purchasing volvo directly from the factory in sweden. The light remained on for a few days, then turned off. This occurred regularly for 4 months until the light remained on indefinitely. When i finally took the vehicle in for servicing, the…
Cpsc# i1320468a. 2009 volvo v70. Consumer is having problems with the tire pressure monitoring device. *ln the consumer stated the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated. The consumer stated he added air to the suspected tire and then continued with his drive. When the consumer returned to his vehicle, he noticed…
I have a windshield problem: the seal that secures the windshield to the roof of the car has failed along the entire length of the top of the windshield. This was found during troubleshooting a leak problem -- water was entering the car when it rained, leaking from the rear-view mirror and the light above it (note -…
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.