2011 VOLVO C70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 VOLVO C70
The 2011 VOLVO C70 has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (5 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 VOLVO C70, potentially affecting up to 20,611 vehicles.
Recall 11V508000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 20,611 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION...
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 VOLVO C70
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 VOLVO C70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systembody Control Modulebcm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Both cabin doors (initially only the passenger door) will pop half-open from a closed position while driving, particularly with the windows and/or roof down. This occurs seemingly at random and regardless of lock position or firmness of door closing. The effect is a startling noise as the door opens slightly, the window retracts, and the cabin lights and door warning alarm engage. This can pose a hazard to safe driving. Neither door has as-of-yet come fully unlatched, remaining instead in a half-latched position until the driver can pull over and close the door fully once more. Lubrication of the latches by a mechanic did not alleviate the issue, and a cursory browsing of Volvo forums suggests that this is a common issue for which no recall or service bulletin has been issued.
The contact owns a 2011 Volvo C70. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an unknown rate of speed on the highway, he veered off the road, hit a road sign, and crashed into a bridge wall. The contact's son was pronounced dead on the scene. A police report was filed which documented that only the passenger side air bag had deployed upon impact. The contact's son passed away as a result of hitting his head on both the driver side door and the steering wheel. The road sign was also damaged as a result of the accident. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard after the accident. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the independent mechanic. The failure mileage was unknown.
The passenger door unlatches after hitting mild bumps in the road. The door does not fully open due to the secondary safety latch but it still represents a dangerous condition especially if a person is sitting in the passenger seat.
The contact owns a 2011 Volvo C70. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the driver’s side door ajar warning light was illuminated. The contact opened and closed the driver’s side door multiple times however, the warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,241
DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING
Safety Rating for the 2011 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 VOLVO C70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 VOLVO C70
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 VOLVO C70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TJ29245-2-2-2018 — EQUIPMENT
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : C70 headliner hanging down , repair clip REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 29245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015...
TJ31543-4-5-2018 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
SMB00-006-2017-0 — EQUIPMENT
Software Installation Policy changes.
TJ29245.2.1 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This document is a Technical Journal: Clips on headlining may come loose, causing the headlining to hang down. This is more common in hot climate.
TJ-24643.1.5 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLVO: TEST MESSAGE IN DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) REGARDING LOW LEVEL OF OIL, OR YELLOW WARNING SYMBOL. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 VOLVO C70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO C70
- 2006 VOLVO C70 — 12 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO C70 — 24 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO C70 — 24 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO C70 — 13 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO C70 — 4 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO C70 (current)
- 2012 VOLVO C70 — 28 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO C70 — 16 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO C70 — 0 complaints
Other VOLVO Models
- VOLVO XC90 — 2,131 total complaints
- VOLVO S60 — 1,655 total complaints
- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints