2003 Volvo V70XC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Volvo V70XC, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Volvo V70XC. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Volvo V70XC have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 111,446 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc70. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2021 · Vehicle speed control
“Takata recall nothing has happened as of yet, but a warning light is on telling me there is something seriously wrong with the airbags and needs immediate attention. Before i take it in & pay for the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2018 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Volvo V70 (V70 AWD, V70 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| 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 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 2003 Volvo V70XC
How do I know if my 2003 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.
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.
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.