1999 Volvo S70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1999 Volvo S70, and owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1999 Volvo S70
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Remedy: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Remedy: On vehicles with an original oem switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on…
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Vehicle description: all-wheel-drive sedans. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel filter bracket configuration margins are insufficient.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fuel filter protection bracket.
205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Volvo S70 have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 87,201 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 87 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving speed needle goes back to zero as if you are not movin, show no mileage numbers n miles you have gone or zero trip miles, many lighton breaks, ABS ect.all while drivingif stop when time”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 1, 2017 · Electronic stability control (esc)
“Vehicle was involved in a 45mph collision on 9/12/2017. Front driver's side was impacted. The collision was severe enough to cause the front passenger AIRBAG to blow. However, the front driver's side”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2017 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Volvo S70 (S70 AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–19 / 23–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.3/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Volvo S70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Volvo S70 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 Volvo S70 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 Volvo S70 | 4 | 215 |
| 1999 Volvo S70 | 4 | 205 |
| 2000 Volvo S70 | 3 | 164 |
| 2002 Volvo S70 | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1999 Volvo S70
How do I know if my 1999 Volvo S70 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 1999 Volvo S70; 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 00V405000).
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.
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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.