Volvo V70 2010

Model V70 made in 2010 by Volvo got 5 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 42 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningair bags, equipment. The car has one 3.2 engine.

Model 2010

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
3.2 6Semiautomatic, 6 gearsF18/27/2121.4/36.4/26.2718G1856Midsize Station Wagons01/07/2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
10V489000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 11/19/2009 to 06/22/2010V (Vehicle)974610/20/2010MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.10/13/201010/14/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. there may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before october 29, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
NotesVolvo safety recall no. r229.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
10V566000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. V (Vehicle)416MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.11/08/201011/16/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Consequence SummaryAn overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Corrective SummaryVolvo 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 spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
NotesVolvo safety recall no. r231.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
TJ-2285506/02/201010033965Volvo: airbag system service required message in dim, dtc srs-b00021a. the connector for the clockspring does not depress and disengage the short circuit bar enough. *pe10/01/2010
TJ-641905/04/201010033817Volvo: airbag system service required message in dim, dtc srs b00021a. the reason for this is that the connector for the clockspring does not depress and disengage the short circuit bar enough. *pe09/20/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TJ-1490211/19/201010037485Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. there is a cem recovery method. *rm05/24/2011
TJ-1490211/19/201010037485Ready05/24/2011
RTJ-2075610/30/200910032914Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe06/11/2010
RTJ-2075606/11/2012TJ-20756-210032914Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe06/11/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
SC-23211/30/201010036825Volvo: coolant bleeder hose, leaking. vehicles equipped with engine vin code 98 7 99 s16. *pe04/18/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
TJ-2152711/17/201010037535Volvo: service campaign for a leaking coolant bleeder hose. *rm05/25/2011
TJ-2152711/17/201010037535Ready05/25/2011
SC-23211/30/201010036825Volvo: coolant bleeder hose, leaking. vehicles equipped with engine vin code 98 7 99 s16. *pe04/18/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm05/25/2011
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Ready05/25/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TJ-24643.1.504/10/201210044146Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol. *pe05/15/2012
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
TJ-21297-212/07/201010037819Ready06/06/2011
TJ-21297-212/07/201010037819Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem. *rm06/06/2011
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm05/25/2011
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Ready05/25/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
US2053201/28/201110037901Ready06/07/2011
US2053201/28/201110037901Volvo: when there are fuel pressure/guage problems there is a process for determining the fault. *rm06/07/2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TJ-2390505/05/201110039104Volvo: child lock service required message may appear with four possible trouble codes present, but the latch will still function. *rm07/08/2011
TJ-2390505/05/201110039104Ready07/08/2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
TJ-2390505/05/201110039104Volvo: child lock service required message may appear with four possible trouble codes present, but the latch will still function. *rm07/08/2011
TJ-2390505/05/201110039104Ready07/08/2011
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
US2411101/06/201110037898Volvo: rear seat entertainment is not working because of an electrical harness. *rm06/07/2011
US2411101/06/201110037898Ready06/07/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
TJ-593105/14/201010033816Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib09/20/2010
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
SB-64-23010/27/201010035124Volvo: steering gear extended warranty. volvo has determined that there is the potential for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. this can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting in internal corrosion and oil seepage. *pe02/09/2011
TSB-1563610/27/201010034706Volvo: steering gear extended warranty information. had voluntarily extended warranty coverage on certain model and model year vehicles for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. this can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting01/05/2011
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SMB-64-25204/24/201210044090Volvo: service campaign. volvo cars north america, llc on behalf of volvo car corporation, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js05/09/2012
PB64-25204/24/2012SC64-25210044088Volvo: see document search button for owner letter. parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-205/09/2012
US2621804/19/201210044082Volvo: volvo has identified the noise reduction casing on the electric hydraulic power assisted steering (ehpas) pump, may absorb water and expose the pump housing to moisture. over a long period of time this could negatively affect the ope05/09/2012
PB64-25204/24/201210044088Volvo: parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js05/09/2012
PB64-25204/24/2012SC64-25210044088Volvo: parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js updated05/09/2012
645301/24/201210043546Stron whining noise from power steering pump while moving the steering wheel. *kb04/10/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
TJ-24192-103/31/201110039107Volvo: the electrical opening of the tailgate is not functioning due to corrosion of wiring. *rm07/08/2011
TJ-24192-103/31/201110039107Ready07/08/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
TJ-24192-103/31/201110039107Volvo: the electrical opening of the tailgate is not functioning due to corrosion of wiring. *rm07/08/2011
TJ-24192-103/31/201110039107Ready07/08/2011
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
TJ-2069805/29/201210044280Volvo: water may enter bulkhead area from running down windscreen due to an inaccurate arch welding and water flush noise is audible when driving around a corner. *pe06/04/2012
SUSPENSION - FRONT
RTJ-1764407/29/200910032644Volvo: front subframe rear bushing, groaning/knocking noise. the noise can occur when turning, accelerating, braking, or in a situation with side loads. models v70 r-design included. *pe04/23/2010
SUSPENSION - REAR
TJ-2533611/28/201210047942Volvo: unstable rear suspension, pull or drift due to incorrect wheel alignment or rear wheel camber angle or on uneven road would have clunking or knocking noise from rear suspension due front bushing, in rear longitudinal stay, failed. m12/10/2012
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
TL-2223110/05/201010034384Volvo: windscreen wiper motor, intermittent function. windscreen wiper motor may intermittently not function. this may occur during the start up of the vehicle while the wiper stalk is activated. in this typical condition, the lin (loca11/09/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12/18/201011250
 On december 18, 2010 i encountered a total loss of hydraulic braking caused by an abraded brake-line to the right, front wheel of my 2010 v70. the repair was completed at norco goodyear in mammoth lakes, ca. the service technician who completed the repair found that my car was missing a bracket to clamp the brake line and hold it away from the tire: as a result, the brake-line (hose) was slowly abraded through from wearing against the tire and cable-style snow-chains. the snow-chains had ample clearance on the left front side, where the brake-line hose was installed through a retaining bracket: no such bracket was on the right side and the brake hose touched my tire and snow-chain. fortunately, i was able to stop the car safely; however, the emergency may have been dire if i had been travelling downhill.