NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 Volvo C70 Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Volvo C70 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Volvo C70. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Volvo C70 owner complaints

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volvo C70, describing incidents dated October 10, 2006 to March 14, 2022.

Most-cited components

Structure 8 complaints
Unknown or Other 5 complaints
Electrical System 4 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Child Seat 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11620455 · Filed October 17, 2024
I took my Volvo C70 into Niello Volvo Cars Sacramento on March 24, 2022. My invoice is attached (XXX) Recall 247 performed - tire pressure recall) Cassandra at Volvo ordered a new sticker at that appointment. Can you send me the new sticker as Niello Volvo Sacramento CA never followed up. Label is…
ODI #11364901 · Filed October 18, 2020
THE TRUNK WILL NO LONGER OPEN ALTHOUGH WHEN I USE THE REMOTE KEY TO UNLOCK IT I DO HEAR IT CLICK. I HAVE READ THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OTHER DRIVERS, WHICH IS WHY I'M REPORTING IT HERE.
ODI #11322712 · Filed April 29, 2020
PURCHASED NEW UNIROYAL TIRES FOR MY CAR ALL HAVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN VERY SHORT TIME TIRES SUFFER FROM RAPID DEFLATION FOR NOW REASON. TIRE DEALER HAS BLAMED WHEELS AIR PRESSURE ECT . THREE OF THE 4 WHEELS HAVE BE CHANGED ALL HAVE BEEN INSPECTED BY A WHEEL REPAIR SERVICE. THERE HAVE NEVER BEEN…

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TIRE AND LOAD INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #11V508000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported October 18, 2011 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Potentially affected: 20,611 vehicles

Volvo campaign R247 · Owners notified April 25, 2012 · Vehicles built November 15, 2005 – July 31, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS R247.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

760 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS UNITS/GARMIN

NHTSA #10V566000 · Equipment — Electrical — Navigational System(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · NHTSA notice

Reported November 8, 2010 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Potentially affected: 416 vehicles

Volvo campaign R231 · Owners notified November 18, 2010

Defect description

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety consequence

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R231.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

NHTSA #08V101000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice

Reported March 5, 2008 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Potentially affected: 1,114 vehicles

Volvo campaign 194 · Owners notified March 11, 2008 · Vehicles built February 19, 2007 – March 12, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Safety consequence

THE CAPACITY TO BRAKE WILL GRADUALLY DETERIORATE FORCING THE DRIVER TO USE A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN COMPARED TO AN INTACT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DETERIORATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED AND CERTAIN BRAKE LINES CLEANED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Notes

VOLVO RECALL NO. 194.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

INCORRECT ASSEMBLY LEFT DOOR HANDLE

NHTSA #07V218000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported May 23, 2007 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Potentially affected: 7,828 vehicles

Volvo campaign R180 · Owners notified June 29, 2007 · Vehicles built October 5, 2006 – March 13, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION RESULTED IN AN INCORRECT ASSEMBLY OF THE LEFT DOOR HANDLE BOWDEN CABLE ATTACHMENT.

Safety consequence

THIS INCORRECT ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT DOOR NOT MEETING CERTAIN LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AT A CERTAIN CRASH SCENARIO.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE LEFT DOOR BOWDEN CABLE BY REMOVING AN EXISTING CABLE TIE AND PLACING THE BOWDEN CABLE IN ITS DESIGNATED POSITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Notes

VOLVO RECALL NO. R180.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

2007 Volvo C70 Convertible w/SAB

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

17 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Volvo C70.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11620455

Incident: March 14, 2022 · Filed: October 17, 2024

I took my Volvo C70 into Niello Volvo Cars Sacramento on March 24, 2022. My invoice is attached (XXX) Recall 247 performed - tire pressure recall) Cassandra at Volvo ordered a new sticker at that appointment. Can you send me the new sticker as Niello Volvo Sacramento CA never followed up. Label is 11V508000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Structure

ODI #11364901

Incident: October 17, 2020 · Filed: October 18, 2020

THE TRUNK WILL NO LONGER OPEN ALTHOUGH WHEN I USE THE REMOTE KEY TO UNLOCK IT I DO HEAR IT CLICK. I HAVE READ THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OTHER DRIVERS, WHICH IS WHY I'M REPORTING IT HERE.

Wheels; Unknown or Other

ODI #11322712

Incident: December 28, 2017 · Filed: April 29, 2020

PURCHASED NEW UNIROYAL TIRES FOR MY CAR ALL HAVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN VERY SHORT TIME TIRES SUFFER FROM RAPID DEFLATION FOR NOW REASON. TIRE DEALER HAS BLAMED WHEELS AIR PRESSURE ECT . THREE OF THE 4 WHEELS HAVE BE CHANGED ALL HAVE BEEN INSPECTED BY A WHEEL REPAIR SERVICE. THERE HAVE NEVER BEEN A NAIL OR ROAD HAZARD INVOLVED. THESE TIRES SIMPLY DO NOT PREFORM CORRECTLY THEY LOOSE PRESSURE AT ANY SPEED AT ANY TIME.12

Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #11257206

Incident: September 22, 2019 · Filed: September 22, 2019

MY 2007 C70 STOPPED READING BOTH OF MY KEY FOBS AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS AT WALMART AND WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR IT SAID KEY ERROR TRY AGAIN. SO I TRIED AND I TRIED. NOTHING. I CALLED MY ROOMMATE WHO CAME WITH MY OTHER KEY ABOUT 1 HOUR LATER. IT WAS ABOUT 1:30 AM BY THIS TIME. THE OTHER KEY DIDN'T WORK EITHER. ALSO KEY ERROR. MY TOP IS OPEN AND I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO LEAVE MY CAR EXPOSED OVER NIGHT. I GO BACK 9 HOURS LATER TO TRY AND START THE CAR AGAIN. NOTHING AGAIN. THIS TIME THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE, AND THE TOP IS STILL DOWN . AND NEITHER KEY WORKS. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT THEY CAN ALLOW A KEY TO BE ERASED. IT IS VERY UNSAFE. I COULD HAVE BEEN IN A SITUATION IN THE PARKING LOT WHERE I NEEDED TO LEAVE AND WASN'T ABLE TO LEAVE. MY LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN AT JEOPARDY.

Structure

ODI #11208104

Incident: May 16, 2019 · Filed: May 16, 2019

WITHOUT NOTICE, THE DRIVER'S DOOR COMES UNLOCKS ITSELF AND UNLATCHED WHICH RESULTS IN THE DOOR OPENING WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND IT APPEARS TO BE A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM. HTTPS://VOLVOFORUMS.COM/FORUM/VOLVO-C70-14/C70-DOOR-UNLOCKS-OPENS-ITSELF-WHILE-DRIVING-83545/

Electrical System; Structure; Unknown or Other

ODI #11093832

Incident: May 13, 2018 · Filed: May 15, 2018

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, PASSENGER DOOR SUDDENLY COMES UNLATCHED. DOORS ARE AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED WHEN DRIVING. THE INFORMATION SYSTEM REPORTS A DOOR OPEN, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF WITH THE DOOR VIBRATING BY THE WIND AT 70 MPH. ALSO, THE WINDOW STARTS GOING UP AND DOWN ABOUT A HALF INCH LIKE IT WOULD NORMALLY FUNCTION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED FOR CLEARANCE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON A ROAD TRIP, AND WAS IN A PLACE WHERE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO FIND A SAFE PLACE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY, THE DOOR, AFTER CLOSING, APPEARS TO SHUT PROPERLY, AND THE LOCK SEEMS TO FUNCTION. THEN, WHEN THERE IS A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD, THE DOOR BECOMES UNLATCHED AGAIN. THIS IS VERY SCARY TO HAVE THE DOOR COME UNLATCHED FOR NO REASON AT ALL. THERE WAS NOT A PASSENGER ON THIS TRIP, SO IT WAS NOT ACCIDENTALLY OPENED. THERE WAS A SMALL DOG WITH ME, AND SHE WAS TERRIFIED BY THE NOISE, AND THE WINDOW MOVEMENT. I WAS TERRIFIED THAT MY DOG WOULD GO OUT THE OPEN DOOR. THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER OWNERS, SO IT IS NOT A RARE OCCURRENCE. VOLVO SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL TO REPAIR THE DOORS TO PREVENT THEM FROM OPENING UNEXPECTEDLY. REFERENCE NHTSA ID NUMBERS 10680779 AND 10616590

Service Brakes

ODI #10851262

Incident: January 8, 2016 · Filed: March 23, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO C70. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HAD A DELAYED RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V101000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Electrical System; Structure

ODI #10680779

Incident: January 26, 2015 · Filed: February 3, 2015

WHILE DRIVING EITHER THE PASSENGER DOOR OR THE DRIVER DOOR SUDDENLY BECOMES UNLATCHED EVEN WHEN LOCKED AND THE INFORMATION MESSAGE SYSTEM COMES ON SAYING PASSENGER (OR DRIVER) DOOR IS OPEN AND CABIN LIGHTS COME ON. I AM REQUIRED TO PULL OVER AND RESECURE DOORS. THIS ISSUE HAS ESCALATED TO A NEARLY DAILY OCCURRENCE. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIXED BY A RECALL AS DOORS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY COME OPEN ON A 7 YEAR OLD CAR THAT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE MADE AN APPT WITH THE HERB GORDON VOLVO DEALER IN SILVER SPRING MD FOR AN ASSESSMENT. *TR

Structure

ODI #10663705

Incident: December 11, 2014 · Filed: December 11, 2014

THE DOORS OPEN WHILE DRIVING. EVEN IF THEY ARE LOCKED. THE INFORMATION SYSTEM GIVES A MESSAGE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN OR PASSENGER DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED TO ME RECENTLY 4 TIMES WHILE DRIVING FROM KENT, OHIO TO NAPLES, FLORIDA. THE DOORS WERE FIRMLY CLOSED AND LOCKED AND HOURS LATER CAME OPEN BY THEM SELF. I WENT TO THE VOLVO DEALER IN BONITA SPRINGS AND SPOKE TO [XXX] THE ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER.HE TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS IN A DOOR ACTUATOR AND THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HE CLAIMED THIS IS A WEAR AND TEAR ITEM COSTING AROUND A $1000 TO REPAIR. I ASKED WHAT WEAR AND TEAR COULD CAUSE THE DOORS TO ELECTRONICALLY OPEN WHILE DRIVING. HE HAD NO REPLY. I ALSO EXPLAINED THAT THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION AND IF THERE ISN'T A RECALL, THERE SHOULD BE. I CALLED VOLVO ALSO ON 12-11-14 AND SPOKE TO [XXX] WHO ALSO GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND. I FEEL THIS CONDITION IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESES CARS AND IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN, CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY VOLVO AT NO COST TO ALL AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID FOR THIS REPAIR SHOULD BE REFUNDED. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM CAUSED BY VOLVO AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY VOLVO. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Electrical System; Structure

ODI #10616590

Incident: July 24, 2014 · Filed: July 26, 2014

DASH WARNING LIGHT INDICATING OPEN DRIVERS DOOR CAME ON. PULLED TO SHOULDER TO CHECK. APPLIED BRAKES AND DOOR CAME OPEN. PREVIOUSLY LIGHT CAME ON, OPENED AND CLOSED DOOR AND LIGHT WENT OUT. WHEN DRIVERS DOOR CAME OPEN, THE RETRACTABLE TOP WAS OPEN COMPLETELY. *TR

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