2002 Volvo V70XC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Volvo V70XC, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Volvo V70XC
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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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear left and right brake light relays may not function when the brake pedal is depressed or may stay on continuously. The high positioned brake light and all other tail lights will not be affected.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light relay with two relays of a modified design. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Volvo V70XC have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,003 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70xc. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel fumes emitting from the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 4, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
“1) fuel smell, and harder to start engine. Engine crank w/o problem. Symptoms started around july 4th last year, getting sever and more often. Took my car to local volvo, but they said "no recall for”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 16, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Volvo V70 XC (V70 XC AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17 / 23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
Compare Volvo V70XC model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo V70XC model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo V70XC | 1 | 31 |
| 1999 Volvo V70XC | 2 | 79 |
| 2000 Volvo V70XC | 2 | 103 |
| 2001 Volvo V70XC | 1 | 144 |
| 2002 Volvo V70XC | 1 | 27 |
| 2003 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2002 Volvo V70XC
How do I know if my 2002 Volvo V70XC 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Volvo V70XC; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 04V051000).
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.