2009 Volvo XC70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2009 Volvo XC70, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2009 Volvo XC70
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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Seat belts: front
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue…
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for…
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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)
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 xc70 vehicles manufactured from december 5, 2006 through october 1, 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the FMVSS label, tire and loading information label and a page in the owner's manual contain…
Remedy: The corrective action is to update the vehicles with a new FMVSS label, tire and loading information label and TPMS software. Volvo retailers will also apply a label with correct maximum tire pressure information to…
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Software (electrical system)
Volvo is recalling my 2008-2010 s80, model year 2009-2010 xc70 and model year 2010 xc60 vehicles. Under certain conditions the software within the central electronic module (cem) may not send a signal to the fuel pump electronic module (pem). This missing signal to the pem inhibits the start of the fuel pump. The driver may be able to…
Remedy: Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2009. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Volvo XC70 have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,808 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When it rains, water continuously drips through the windshield. It is distracting and obstructs my vision.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 2, 2025 · Visibility/wiper
“Driver side door latch does not lock. It seems secure but one latch does not move. Warning light comes on. I’m concerned about driving it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 16, 2021 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Volvo XC70 (XC70 AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15 / 22–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3/3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Volvo XC70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Volvo XC70 | 5 | 66 |
| 2002 Volvo XC70 | 4 | 35 |
| 2003 Volvo XC70 | 4 | 24 |
| 2004 Volvo XC70 | 3 | 101 |
| 2005 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 27 |
| 2006 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 18 |
| 2007 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 25 |
| 2008 Volvo XC70 | 8 | 39 |
| 2009 Volvo XC70 | 5 | 15 |
| 2010 Volvo XC70 | 5 | 15 |
| 2011 Volvo XC70 | 3 | 15 |
| 2012 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 14 |
| 2013 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 8 |
| 2014 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo XC70 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2009 Volvo XC70
How do I know if my 2009 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2009 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 09V218000).
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
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 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.