Model year
2002 Volvo V70
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 76 complaints for the 2002 Volvo V70 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (11), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (9), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (7). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 93 complaints
- 2001 221 complaints
- 2002 76 complaints
- 2003 32 complaints
- 2004 84 complaints
- 2005 21 complaints
- 2006 21 complaints
- 2007 7 complaints
- 2008 11 complaints
- 2009 4 complaints
- 2010 4 complaints
Recalls
21V800000 · Oct 14, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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…
10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
09V483000 · Dec 18, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW…
06V441000 · Nov 15, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
04V051000 · Feb 2, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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.
03V284000 · Aug 1, 2003
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS…
Complaints
76 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 3, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE05041 | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Jul 26, 2005 | Dec 7, 2005 |
| EA05021 | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Dec 6, 2005 | Dec 12, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V70 FWD · 2.3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| V70 FWD · 2.3L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| V70 FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| V70 FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| V70 FWD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| V70 AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Volvo V70 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.