2003 Volvo V70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2003 Volvo V70, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2003 Volvo V70
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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Inflator module (air bags) and air bags: frontal
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall…
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Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)
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…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january…
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor located on the left end of the fuel rail may, at times, transmit incorrect signal regarding the fuel pressure to the engine control module. If the signal is outside of the pre-programmed allowable limits, a diagnostic trouble code may be set and the check engine light will come on.…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensor free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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Labels (equipment)
Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.
Remedy: Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to…
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Volvo V70 have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,031 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I live 5 hours from the closest Volvo dealership so I called to see if they could send me the the air bag that has been recalled. The airbag is very easy to be replaced in less then 10 minutes. Becaus”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 24, 2023 · Air bags
“This is subject to a recall R10136 NHTSA Recall 21v-800 We have set appointments twice to have this done only to be told that the parts are not available and we would be contacted when they are. The l”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2022 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Volvo V70 (V70 AWD, V70 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–19 / 23–28 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.3/2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Volvo V70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo V70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Volvo V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Volvo V70 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 Volvo V70 | 5 | 187 |
| 1999 Volvo V70 | 4 | 169 |
| 2000 Volvo V70 | 5 | 93 |
| 2001 Volvo V70 | 8 | 221 |
| 2002 Volvo V70 | 6 | 76 |
| 2003 Volvo V70 | 5 | 32 |
| 2004 Volvo V70 | 5 | 83 |
| 2005 Volvo V70 | 3 | 21 |
| 2006 Volvo V70 | 3 | 21 |
| 2007 Volvo V70 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 Volvo V70 | 4 | 11 |
| 2009 Volvo V70 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Volvo V70 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Volvo V70
How do I know if my 2003 Volvo V70 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2003 Volvo V70; 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 03V284000).
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
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
- XC70417 complaints
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.