2006 Volvo V70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2006 Volvo V70, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2006 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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Labels (equipment)
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is incorrect.
Remedy: Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Volvo V70 have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,499 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The glue used by Volvo for this era of cars is known to fail causing the side mirrors to fall off. I have had to replace the both side mirrors due to this issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 28, 2023 · Visibility/wiper
“I have been requesting the recall service of my vehicle since November 2020. I was first told by the dealership they were delayed in getting the replacement airbag but should in January. Called in Jan”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 25, 2023 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Volvo V70 (V70 AWD, V70 FWD, V70 R AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–19 / 23–27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic (S6); Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-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 2006 Volvo V70
How do I know if my 2006 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2006 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 06V375000).
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.