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2007 Volvo C70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2007 Volvo C70, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
17
owner complaints to NHTSA
21
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2007 Volvo C70

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 11V508000 Reported 20,611 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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…

    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.

  2. Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V566000 Reported 416 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

    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…

  3. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 08V101000 Reported 1,114 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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.

    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…

  4. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 07V218000 Reported 7,828 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    On certain passenger vehicles, an incorrect temporary assembly instruction resulted in an incorrect assembly of the left door handle bowden cable attachment.

    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…

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2007 Volvo C70 have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,094 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 appo”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2024 · Unknown or other

“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.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 18, 2020 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2007 Volvo C70 (C70 Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21 mpg
City / Highway18 / 27
FuelPremium
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine5 cyl, 2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5); Manual 6-spd

Compare Volvo C70 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo C70 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Volvo C7047
1999 Volvo C70323
2000 Volvo C70326
2001 Volvo C7027
2002 Volvo C7015
2003 Volvo C7004
2004 Volvo C70015
2006 Volvo C7029
2007 Volvo C70417
2008 Volvo C70322
2009 Volvo C70310
2010 Volvo C7024
2011 Volvo C70112
2012 Volvo C70123
2013 Volvo C70011

Checking a specific 2007 Volvo C70

How do I know if my 2007 Volvo C70 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2007 Volvo C70; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V218000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.