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US recalls (3)
Air bags: frontal, driver side
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Equipment: other, labels
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL THE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Canadian recalls (3)
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Accessories
2010-11-08 · campaign 2010-396 · 87 vehicles
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 circuit board (PCB) design. The interaction of these factors can, in some circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may lead to a fire. Correction: Dealers will direct customers who have an affected unit to the Garmin Web site, which explains how to verify if their units are involved and includes procedures to follow for product exchange.
Label
2006-09-27 · campaign 2006-237
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 110. The Tire and Loading Information Label contains incorrect tire inflation pressure value. If the vehicle is equipped with SST tires and the inflation pressure is set to 35 PSI (incorrect pressure listed on the label), the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may set a warning message "Low Tire Press. Check Tires". Correction: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
Seats and restraints
2006-03-27 · campaign 2006-066
Certain Volvo 850, S40, V40, V50, V70, XC70 and XC90 equipped with integrated child booster cushions were incorrectly labelled during vehicle assembly. The label indicates that the booster cushion can be used for children weighing between 15 and 36 kg (33 and 80 lb). CMVSS 213 states that the minimum weight for use must be 18 kg (40 lb). Should an underweight child be placed in the booster cushion and the vehicle is involved in a crash, the child may have a greater risk of injury. Correction: Volvo Canada will send a letter to owners explaining this problem and will supply updated weight limit decal to be applied to each side window.
Owner complaints (21)
Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volvo V70 (1 fires reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 21).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Seat belts | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Volvo V70.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Volvo V70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Volvo V70 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| V70 AWD 2.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| V70 AWD 2.5 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| V70 FWD 2.4 L Automatic 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| V70 FWD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| V70 FWD 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| V70 FWD 2.4 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| V70 FWD 2.5 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| V70 R AWD 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| V70 R AWD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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