How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo Xc70 have?

The 2004 Volvo Xc70 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2004 Volvo Xc70 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2004 Volvo Xc70?

Of 118 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system.

2004 Volvo Xc70 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 Volvo Xc70 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 353,695 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 21V800000 2021-10-14 194,546 affected

Defect

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 cycling.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.

EQUIPMENT 10V566000 2010-11-08 416 affected

Defect

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy

VOLVO 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…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 09V483000 2009-12-18 158,733 affected

Defect

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 MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH…

Consequence

IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUSPENSION:FRONT

AIR BAGS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUSPENSION

SEATS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ENGINE

Total complaints118

What owners report

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

“I own a 2004 volvo xc70 that is experiencing the same fuel pump defect described in recall r220 / nhtsa campaign 09v483000 (fuel pump leak). My vehicle exhibits fuel system problems consistent with the recall description. However, my vin is not included in the current recall population. When I…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-09-17

“My car kept getting a light for its coolant levels despite me filling it with proper coolant-I noticed a leak of coolant on the ground & upon getting it inspected from an independent service center, they told me the issue was my radiator so we got the part to fix it and a week later fixed the…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-04-17

“My car kept getting a light for its coolant levels despite me filling it with proper coolant-I noticed a leak of coolant on the ground & upon getting it inspected from an independent service center, they told me the issue was my radiator so we got the part to fix it and a week later fixed the…”

SEATS · reported 2025-04-17

“My car kept getting a light for its coolant levels despite me filling it with proper coolant-I noticed a leak of coolant on the ground & upon getting it inspected from an independent service center, they told me the issue was my radiator so we got the part to fix it and a week later fixed the…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2025-04-17

“Faulty fuel pump causing leakage”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-09-20

“I received a recall notice for the defective driver airbag. The nearest dealership is 10 hours away. I called customer care and they said I would be responsible to transport my volvo to the dealership in billings montana. The vehicle is a 2004 volvo with 188k miles. Expense and travel is…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-08-29

“I've been waiting for a recall repair (recall r10136: driver airbag) for 5 months and a local volvo dealer said that they haven't received necessary parts for months. This is a matter of safety and volvo should prioritize safety. First appointment with the local dealer was jan 14 that was canceled…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2022-06-15

“Fuel pump seal leak/ flange broke. Smelled gas, saw a puddle under the car. Upon fuel pump inspection a failed repair combined with original broken seal flange. We live in a state where the recall was not listed so our next step is to contact volvo.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-03-07

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 2004 Volvo Xc70 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.