2013 Volvo Xc70 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Volvo Xc70.

20122014
Complaints
7
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2013 Volvo Xc70 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Avg mileage:26,592 mi
#21 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:4,009 mi
Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:1,210 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Volvo Xc70.

VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,592
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
4,009
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,210
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,000

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Recalls for 2013 Volvo Xc70

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~925,066 vehicles.

20V378000SEAT BELTS:FRONT
~308,260 affected

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

20V378000SEAT BELTS:FRONT
~308,260 affected

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

20V378000SEAT BELTS:FRONT
~308,260 affected

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

12V415000TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
~286 affected

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph. The error will prevent the Tire Pressure Monitoring System from warning the driver that a tire needs air. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

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