2013 Volvo XC70 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#3 most-complained of 7 XC70 years
The 2013 Volvo XC70 has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 3rd worst out of 7 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 8 complaints and 2 recalls, with windshield seal leaks the top reported issue.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 24 hwy
Top 2013 Volvo XC70 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers3 (38%)
- Other2 (25%)
- Structure & Body2 (25%)
- Airbags1 (13%)
- Steering1 (13%)
What owners report
- Windshield seal at the top edge loosens or fails, letting water in during car washes or heavy rain, with one report at a median mileage of 26,592 miles.
- Windshield leaks caused condensation and water running down the glass directly in the driver's line of sight, reducing visibility.
- One owner reported the front driver-side airbag failed to deploy in a deer collision, then deployed unexpectedly with force when the ignition was turned off, at 4,009 miles.
- A owner reported low steering fluid in the reservoir shortly after purchase, requiring a new steering box, at 1,210 miles.
- A rear door stopped opening from inside or outside, which the owner compared to a similar recall issue on the Volvo S60.
2013 Volvo XC70 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.
- NHTSA 12V415000Aug 28, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires286 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph. The error will prevent the Tire Pressure Monitoring System from warning the driver that a tire needs air. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: A malfunctioning TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's TPMS. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
2013 Volvo XC70 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other XC70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Volvo XC70 reliable?
- NHTSA data give the 2013 XC70 a Complaint Index of 67, worse than most other years of the model, placing it 3rd worst out of 7 years tracked and earning a Caution verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volvo XC70?
- Visibility & Wipers issues, mainly windshield seal leaks, account for 38% of complaints. Structure & Body issues account for 25%, and Airbags and Steering each account for 13%.
- Does the 2013 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 XC70: a seat belt anchor cable replacement recall and a TPMS software error recall. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2013 XC70 compare to other years?
- The 2013 XC70's Complaint Index of 67 is better than 2010 (83) and 2011 (100), both rated Avoid, but worse than 2012 (50), 2015 (17), and 2016 (33), which rate Caution, Best, and Good respectively.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Volvo XC70?
- The 2013 XC70 gets an EPA-rated 20 mpg combined (18 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.