Volvo
XC70
Volvo XC70: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2003–2016
New registrations (EU)2001–2018
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Volvo XC70 (2025)2025–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | V446K |
| Production | August 2025 – present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Scalable Modular Architecture |
| Engines | Petrol plug-in hybrid 1.5-liter BHE15-BFZ turbocharged I4 |
| Transmissions | 3-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission |
| Drivetrain | Series-parallel/PHEV |
| Battery | 21.22 kWh LFP 39.63 kWh NMC |
| Electric range | Approx. 805 km (CLTC) |
| Wheelbase | 2,895 mm |
| Length | 4,815 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Assembly | China: Taizhou |
| Designer | Will Chen, Tang Huan |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2015 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2015 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2014 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2007 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2016 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2011–2014 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2003–2007 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | Petrol | 1969 cm³ | 180 kW (245 PS) | 1712–1820 kg | 157 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2016 | Diesel | 1969 cm³ | 133 kW (181 PS) | 1712–1872 kg | 115–129 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2016 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 133 kW (181 PS) | 1794–1917 kg | 139–169 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2016 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 162 kW (220 PS) | 1813–1893 kg | 153 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 158 kW (215 PS) | 1798–1936 kg | 149–179 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1984 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1721–1859 kg | 139–169 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1900–1937 kg | 139–179 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2014 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 159 kW (216 PS) | 1798–1936 kg | 149–179 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 2400 cm³ | 151 kW (205 PS) | 1811–1945 kg | 182–189 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2016 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 5, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 27 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 1,048 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,775 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,969–2,400 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 120–162 kW (163–220 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,712–1,937 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,815 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2016 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2001–2018 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 60 | 2004, 2005, 2008 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 2004, 2007, 2008 |
| Suspension | 31 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 31 | 2004, 2005, 2010 |
| Visibility and wipers | 26 | 2008, 2012, 2013 |
| Engine and cooling | 22 | 2004, 2007, 2008 |
| Seat belts | 21 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Airbags | 20 | 2004, 2007, 2008 |
| Wheels | 15 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Body and structure | 12 | 2007, 2011, 2012 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2004–2016: 297 complaints, 8 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.