YearToAvoid

2014 Volvo V70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2014 Volvo V70 has a complaint index of 27, no owner complaints on file, and one recall covering a seat belt anchor cable replacement. It ranks 9th out of 12 model years for reported problems.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
27/100
#9 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
—
Best nearby year
2007
lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

Top 2014 Volvo V70 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2014 Volvo V70 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2014 compared with other V70 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict901—
2013No verdict1801—
2014No verdict2701—
2015No verdict3601—
2016No verdict4501—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Volvo V70 reliable?
NHTSA lists zero owner complaints for the 2014 V70 and a complaint index of 27, which ranks 9th out of 12 model years. That places it in the lower-risk part of the model's range compared to years like 2005 and 2006.
Does the 2014 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2014 V70, covering a seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. 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 2014 model year is not one of the years flagged for avoidance.
How many problems have been reported for the 2014 Volvo V70?
NHTSA shows zero complaints, zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths tied to the 2014 V70.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.