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1999 Volvo C70 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 Volvo C70 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 512,993 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 06V441000 2006-11-15 170,099 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 04V504000 2004-10-21 97,000 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.

Consequence

THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 00V405000 2000-12-06 245,894 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.

Consequence

THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2
TIRES
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
Total complaints29

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The car reduced the speed and now it stopped running because the etm is not working. I contacted volvo and they said that the warranty is not covered because it has been over 10 years. I bought this car from a previous owner in october 2013 and therefore I was not aware of the problem. Now they…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-06-20

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo c70. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently reduced speed with no warning. The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing and to be repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2014-06-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo c70. The contact stated while driving 80 mph, the ets light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph independently. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2013-02-06

“Abs brake module failure both abs and traction control warning lights come on intermittently. Dealer stated it is known problem with abs braking module. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2008-10-02

“Abs brake module failure both abs and traction control warning lights come on intermittently. Dealer stated it is known problem with abs braking module. *tr”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2008-10-02

“While removing a child car seat the seat belt button fell off, thus the seat belt retracted completely and was completely retracted forcing the seat in the declined position and permanently locked in this position. Now the seat is unusable as a child seat or any type of seat until a dealer repair.…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2005-12-08

“Etm failed in car for the second time at 115,000 miles on vehicle, previously replaced september 2003 at 64,000 miles. Driving from ohio to pa for thanksgiving ets light and check engine light illuminated. After thanksgiving dinner went to go home and my volvo c70 quit accelerating while entering…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2005-11-24

“Dt*: the contact stated in february 2005 the engine surged while idling at stop signs. The dealership replaced the electric throttle module. In 2002 and on july 25, 2005 the vehicle veered to the right. Upon inspection the independent repair shop determined the engine mounts needed to be replaced.…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2005-02-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA05021 Opened 2005-12-06 · closed 2006-12-12

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006 VOLVO SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA CONCERNING ETM FAILURES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 THROUGH 2001 VOLVO MODELS (NOT INCLUDING THE S40 AND V40), MY 2002 S60 AND V70 WITH NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES AND MY 2002 V70S.ACCORDING TO VOLVO, ?A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR…

Investigation PE05041 Opened 2005-07-26 · closed 2005-12-07

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

PE05-041 WAS OPENED ON JULY, 26, 2005, BASED ON 136 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS TO ODI ALLEGING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI HAS NOW RECEIVED 591 COMPLAINTS OF ETM FAILURES WHICH ALLEGE SYMPTOMS WITH POTENTIAL SAFETY RELATED CONSEQUENCES.THESE INCLUDE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE STALL, VEHICLE SURGING…

Investigation RQ04004 Opened 2004-06-08 · closed 2004-11-05

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

ON AUGUST 23, 1999, VOLVO NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (99V235) ON CERTAIN 1997 MODEL YEAR (MY) 850 VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 1998 S/V/C 70 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.THE DEFECT REPORT STATED IN PART: OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN…

Investigation RQ04004 Opened 2004-06-08 · closed 2004-11-05

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

ON AUGUST 23, 1999, VOLVO NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (99V235) ON CERTAIN 1997 MODEL YEAR (MY) 850 VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 1998 S/V/C 70 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.THE DEFECT REPORT STATED IN PART: OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Volvo C70 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.