Engine
2.5L 5-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 100 of 101 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 82 of 101 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Fuel system
35 complaint records
"PARK THE CAR AND SMELL GAS DID SOME MORE RESEARCH AND HOW TO SET THE FUEL PUMP IS LEAKING GAS OUT OF THE CAR ON THE STREET AND SAD DOESN'T HAVE GAS PRESSURE AND IT LEAKS GAS UNDER THE BACK SEAT..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Suspension
18 complaint records
"BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRING ON DRIVERS SIDE. OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING, WHICH POPPED TIRE, AND REQUIRED STABILIZER LINK TO BE REPLACED...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse suspension parts in the directory →
Electrical system
14 complaint records1 fire report
"2004 VOLVO XC 70 ENGINE WITH 68,000 MILES, RUNNING POORLY, INOPERABLE; TOWED TO DEALER WHERE WIRING TERMINAL ENDS AT BOTH THROTTLE VALVE AND ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPLACED. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V800000 | Air Bags | 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... | Normally free |
| 10V566000 | Equipment | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. | Normally free |
| 09V483000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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,... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010396 2010-11-08 | Accessories | 87 | On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi® 760 models with a specific printed... |
| 2006066 2006-03-27 | Seats And Restraints | 14,000 | Certain Volvo 850, S40, V40, V50, V70, XC70 and XC90 equipped with integrated child booster cushions were incorrectly labelled during vehicle assembly. |
| 2003226 2003-09-12 | Other | 10,712 | Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 210.2. The symbol indicating the presence of a lower universal anchorage system, and a reproduction of this symbol were omitted from the owner's manual. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35526.1.8 Apr 2026 | Engine | This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required. | |
| 37809.1.1 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. | |
| 19245 Dec 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification. | |
| 8501 Apr 2025 | Exterior Lighting | This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. •Connect to the vehicle over a wired... | |
| S10303 Feb 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Unknown Or Other | Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As a... |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8501 Jan 2025 | Exterior Lighting | This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. •Connect to the vehicle over a wired... | |
| 37175 Jan 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist. To provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory | |
| TJ27536.21.1-2024-08-07 Aug 2024 | Electrical System | Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service | |
| 26745.13.14 Jan 2024 | Electrical System | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method | |
| C00009 Jul 2023 | Unknown Or Other | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. | |
| TJ3656330 Jun 2023 | Unknown Or Other | Rubber cushion | |
| CBR-2201 Aug 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions | |
| Special Tools Bu May 2022 | Unknown Or Other | The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve. | |
| Service Manager May 2022 | Equipment | ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations | |
| 356EN01 Feb 2022 | Equipment | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App | |
| Service Manager Feb 2022 | Equipment | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) | |
| SMB00-288-2021-0 Feb 2021 | Equipment | Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. | |
| TJ26753.4.0-2020 Oct 2020 | Electrical System | This is a Technical Journal: It has been noticed on requested materials that PAS sensors are analyzed without finding any fault on the parts. As a help to the troubleshooting on parking assistance system, we have developed some points of possible actions in case of problems. | |
| ST-001-2020-09-1 Sep 2020 | Equipment | Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. | |
| SMB00-006-2020-0 Aug 2020 | Electrical System | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder | |
| SMB31-001-2020-0 Jul 2020 | Electrical System | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman | |
| ST-001-2020-06-2 Jul 2020 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. | |
| Service Manager Jun 2020 | Unknown Or Other | Battery Charger/maintainer requirement | |
| SMB00-013-2020-0 Jun 2020 | Equipment | Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information | |
| SMB00-006-2020-0 Mar 2020 | Electrical System | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder | |
| ST-001-2020-01-2 Jan 2020 | Equipment | Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. | |
| SMB00-325-2019-1 Dec 2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY... | |
| TJ31946.1.2-2019 Nov 2019 | Electrical System | This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. | |
| TJ31946.1.1-2019 Nov 2019 | Electrical System | This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. | |
| SMB00-438-2019-1 Nov 2019 | Equipment | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments | |
| SMB00-006-2019-1 Nov 2019 | Electrical System | Software Installation Policy changes. | |
| TJ31543.9.0-2019 Nov 2019 | Electrical System | This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be... | |
| ST-001-2019-10-1 Oct 2019 | Equipment | Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. | |
| TJ21965.7.0-2019 Oct 2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed. | |
| SMB00 438 2019-0 Aug 2019 | Equipment | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments | |
| SMB00 108C 2019- Aug 2019 | Equipment | Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. | |
| SMB00 006 2019-0 Aug 2019 | Electrical System | Software Installation Policy changes. | |
| SMB84 001 2019-0 Aug 2019 | Visibility | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products. | |
| SPJ34864 2 0-201 Jun 2019 | Electrical System | This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. | |
| PB77-006-2019-05 May 2019 | Wheels | Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers | |
| ST-231-2019-02-1 Feb 2019 | Equipment | This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools | |
| TJ28941-4-0-2019 Feb 2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected... | |
| PB00-013-2019-02 Feb 2019 | Equipment | This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements | |
| PB77-006-2019-02 Feb 2019 | Equipment | Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers | |
| SMB00-437-2019-0 Feb 2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process | |
| TJ21965-5-0-2019 Feb 2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed. | |
| SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 2018 | Seat Belts | This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender. | |
| ST-001-2018-11-2 Dec 2018 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. | |
| ST-002-2018-08-1 Aug 2018 | Equipment | This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier | |
| ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 2018 | Wheels | Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues. | |
| TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 2018 | Equipment | This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found | |
| ST002 Jul 2018 | Equipment | This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier | |
| TJ31543 4 6-2018 May 2018 | Electrical System | This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be... | |
| TJ31543-4-6 May 2018 | Electrical System | This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be... | |
| SMB00-071-2018-0 May 2018 | Equipment | Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines. | |
| SMB00-071 May 2018 | Equipment | Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines. | |
| TJ19245114 May 2018 | Structure | VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014... | |
| PB77-017-2018-03 Mar 2018 | Wheels | This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size. | |
| SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 2018 | Electrical System | Software Installation Policy changes. | |
| SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 2018 | Electrical System | Software Installation Policy changes - Canada |
Showing 60 of 139 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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