Model year
2005 Volvo V70
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 21 complaints for the 2005 Volvo V70 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 3 complaints under V70XC. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (4), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2), AIR BAGS (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750–$4,550, 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.
06V375000 · Oct 3, 2006
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Complaints
21 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| V70XC | 0 | 3 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| V70 FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| V70 FWD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| V70 FWD · 2.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| V70 FWD · 2.4L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| V70 FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| V70 R AWD · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| V70 R AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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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 2005 Volvo V70 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.