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2005 Volvo XC70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2005 Volvo XC70, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
27
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
19
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2005 Volvo XC70

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags) and air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 21V800000 Reported 194,546 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Car USA, LLC

    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…

  2. Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V566000 Reported 416 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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…

27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Volvo XC70 have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,449 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 2, 2022 · Air bags

“The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 ( Air Bag ) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable till approximately 2 wee”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 20, 2021 · Air bags

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2005 Volvo XC70 (XC70 AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19 mpg
City / Highway16 / 22
FuelPremium
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine5 cyl, 2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Compare Volvo XC70 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC70 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2001 Volvo XC70566
2002 Volvo XC70435
2003 Volvo XC70424
2004 Volvo XC703101
2005 Volvo XC70227
2006 Volvo XC70218
2007 Volvo XC70225
2008 Volvo XC70839
2009 Volvo XC70515
2010 Volvo XC70515
2011 Volvo XC70315
2012 Volvo XC70214
2013 Volvo XC7028
2014 Volvo XC7022
2015 Volvo XC7016
2016 Volvo XC7027

Checking a specific 2005 Volvo XC70

How do I know if my 2005 Volvo XC70 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Volvo XC70; 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 10V566000).

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

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.