2016 Volvo V70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2016 Volvo V70 shows 0 owner complaints in NHTSA data and has 1 recall, covering the seat belt anchor cable. Its complaint index is 45, ranking 7th out of 12 model years, placing it in the middle of the pack.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #7 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 2016 Volvo V70 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2016 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.
2016 compared with other V70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Volvo V70 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2016 V70 and a complaint index of 45, which ranks 7th out of 12 model years covered. That puts it in the middle range compared to other V70 years.
- Does the 2016 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall. It covers a seat belt anchor cable defect on the front seats, and Volvo dealers replace the cable at no cost as the remedy.
- What year Volvo V70 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2005 and 2006 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 91 and 100, and 2008 is also rated Avoid with an index of 82. The 2016 model year is not flagged as Avoid.
- Is the seat belt recall on the 2016 V70 a do-not-drive recall?
- No. NHTSA data marks this recall as not a do-not-drive and not a park-outside recall.