Recalls ·2016 Volvo Xc70 AWD

2016 Volvo Xc70 AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Volvo Xc70 AWD; the most frequently affected component is seat belts — front. Owners filed 7 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #13 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints7

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Recalls (2)

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.

Electrical system — Fuses and circuit breakersCampaign 15V555000 · 02 Sep 2015

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 7 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine2 · 29%
Visibility/wiper1 · 14%
Power train1 · 14%
Unknown or other1 · 14%
Electrical system1 · 14%
Seat belts1 · 14%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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…

Visibility/wiper · Oct 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Engine · Jun 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Power train · Mar 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Owner on interstate at posted speed (65) heard explosive sound of the sunroof exploding. No other cars were ahead or alongside, and no evidence of a thrown or dropped object was apparent at that time or afterward. Fortunately the sunshade shielded her from most of the broken glass. Dealer called it an 'act of god' and…

Unknown or other · Mar 2018 · 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.