Model year guide

2016 Volvo V70

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Volvo V70 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 24 on record.

2016 Volvo V70 — representative photo
Representative photo

2016 Volvo V70 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Volvo V70 recalls 1

Seat Belts:front NHTSA Campaign #20V378000 · manufacturer #R10029 · 30/06/2020

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 cra…

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 43

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 43.

This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.

Bulletin 35924.1.4 · Electrical System · Feb 2024

This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method

Bulletin 26745.13.14 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

Updated Chassis Range.

Bulletin TJ35912.4.0 · Oct 2023

ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise

Bulletin TJ3666530 · Power Train · Sep 2023

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

Bulletin C00009 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jul 2023

Rubber cushion

Bulletin TJ3656330 · Jun 2023

Left front LED flickers after turning car off

Bulletin TJ3658411 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2023

Left front LED flickers after turning car off - Check outer position bulbs

Bulletin TJ36584 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2023

Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible

Bulletin TJ36509 · Electrical System · Feb 2023

Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible

Bulletin TJ36509 · Equipment · Feb 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the V70. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Volvo V70. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Seats And Restraints

Issue: On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat belt could detach. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to repla…

Transport Canada #2020298 · Jun 2020

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Volvo V70

The Volvo V70 is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2016 across three generations. The name V70 combines the letter V, standing for versatility, and 70, denoting relative platform size.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2016 Volvo V70 vehicles on record

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Other Volvo V70 model years

2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

2016 Volvo V70 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Volvo V70 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Volvo V70. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.