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Volvo C70

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

233

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

395

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

6

Crashes

8

Fires

3

Top reported issues — Volvo C70

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Operating state

91

Access/entry issue

68

Condition issue

59

Performance issue

48

Reporting mechanism

48

Engine behavior

38

Safety restraint issue

13

Driver assistance issue

12

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

12

Noise

10

Electrical issue

9

Fluid issue

8

Starting behavior

7

Braking behavior

6

Steering behavior

6

Thermal issue

6

Safety restraint behavior

5

Vibration/harshness

5

Lighting behavior

4

Recent change

3

Ride/handling behavior

2

HVAC behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2012 VOLVO C70

Filed May 27, 2026


Door unlocking while driving

2008 VOLVO C70

Filed Dec 17, 2025


On multiple occasions while driving this vehicle at various speeds various road conditions the doors will become unlocked and partially open you have to open the door and re-close it in order for the inside lights to go off because they come on when this happens. It also appears in the driver's safety alert that the doors are unlocked this is a very uncomfortable feeling I have spoke to Volvo dealership on several locations concerning this problem which they have taken responsibility for none…

2008 VOLVO C70

Filed Dec 3, 2025


Fire

I believe the brake line are running along the firewall caught on fire I'm not sure if it was a brake line but it was a fire and it is at the dealer now I have not heard back from them

2012 VOLVO C70

Filed Aug 18, 2025


The drivers side door keeps opening while driving. I see recalls for other volvo models but not mine. This is very concerning when driving on the highway

2012 VOLVO C70

Filed Jul 7, 2025


While in transit, the passenger door periodically unlatches on its own. There is a safeguard that prevents the door from completely swinging open when this happens. This problem has not been inspected by a professional. The warning light appears after the door unlatches while in motion. Because I never have a passenger, I am not able to immediately close the door. The last time this happened was at 65 mph on [XXX]. This problem has existed for years. The vehicle is available for inspection upon…

2011 VOLVO C70

Filed Apr 6, 2025


Both cabin doors (initially only the passenger door) will pop half-open from a closed position while driving, particularly with the windows and/or roof down. This occurs seemingly at random and regardless of lock position or firmness of door closing. The effect is a startling noise as the door opens slightly, the window retracts, and the cabin lights and door warning alarm engage. This can pose a hazard to safe driving. Neither door has as-of-yet come fully unlatched, remaining instead in a…

2012 VOLVO C70

Filed Apr 4, 2025


The car developed an electronic communication issue that would cause random failure messages for the ABS, anti-skid system, transmission control and a brake failure message that would put the car into limp mode even at highway speeds. If you come to a complete stop, it would not allow you to pull away at any speed which makes you a traffic hazard and at risk for a rear end collision. I took the car to the dealer and they said it was the steering module so I had them replace it which ended up…

2007 VOLVO C70

Filed Oct 17, 2024


I took my Volvo C70 into Niello Volvo Cars Sacramento on March 24, 2022. My invoice is attached (XXX) Recall 247 performed - tire pressure recall) Cassandra at Volvo ordered a new sticker at that appointment. Can you send me the new sticker as Niello Volvo Sacramento CA never followed up. Label is 11V508000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2008 VOLVO C70

Filed Jul 5, 2024


This vehicle is the C70 convertible. When driving and hitting a speed bump or a pothole, both the driver and passenger doors pop open from a fully closed state to a partially open state. The doors do NOT fully disengage but in the partially closed state the doors rattle and shake. When this happens, the door open warning light appears on the dashboard, and you need to fully open the door and then re-close it. On a standard trip of 25 miles, this occurs no less than 6 times. So this is an…

2013 VOLVO C70

Filed Jun 25, 2024


My car is a hard top convertible. When I drive with the top down for a prolonged period of time my driver side door unlocks and a warning light that the door is open comes up on the dashboard. The door doesn't swing open but has loosened and you can feel it rattle. This only happens with the top down, never when the top is up. I have to generally slow down/pull over and then open and slam my door shut. It can be very scary when driving at high speeds. It seems to be happening more and more…

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