2013 Volvo V70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2013 Volvo V70 and 1 recall, giving it a complaint index of 18 — one of the lower scores among the 12 model years tracked. It ranks 10th worst out of those years, meaning most other years have more reported problems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 18/100
- #10 of 12 V70 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2013 Volvo V70 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2013 Volvo V70 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles
Seat belts:front
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.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2013 compared with other V70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Volvo V70 reliable?
- NHTSA shows 0 owner complaints and a complaint index of 18 for the 2013 V70, which is low compared to other years of this model. It ranks 10th worst out of 12 model years, meaning it has fewer reported issues than most.
- Does the 2013 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 V70, covering a seat belt anchor cable issue. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Volvo V70 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2005, 2006, and 2008 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 91, 100, and 82. The 2013 model, with an index of 18, is not one of the flagged years.
- How does the 2013 V70 compare to other V70 years?
- The 2013 V70 has a complaint index of 18, lower than the 2005 (91), 2006 (100), 2007 (73), and 2008 (82) model years, and it ranks 10th worst among the 12 years with data.