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2016 Volvo XC70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2016 Volvo XC70, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
7
owner complaints to NHTSA
21–26
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2016 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. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 20V378000 Reported 308,260 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Car USA LLC

    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…

  2. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 15V555000 Reported 7,855 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

    Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when…

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at…

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 Volvo XC70 have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 27,350 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The seatbelts on the front driver and passenger side have failed to release when trying to unbuckle. This is a hazard. If there was a moment where it's imperative to leave the car (fire, water, etc) D”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 24, 2024 · Seat belts

“Volvo. Consumer writes in regard to a defective engine.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 12, 2023 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2016 Volvo XC70 (XC70 AWD, XC70 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21–26 mpg
City / Highway19–23 / 26–30
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4/5 cyl, 2/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6); Automatic (S8)

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 2016 Volvo XC70

How do I know if my 2016 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 2016 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 15V555000).

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.