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#BS-2013-VOLXC7-73C42013 Volvo XC70Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 12 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 12 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 27K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Structure:body (3 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Volvo XC70: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volvo XC70, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 26,592 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 27K-mile mark.
Visibility Issues
Visibility complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volvo XC70, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volvo XC70, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volvo XC70, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Volvo XC70. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
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."
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2013 Volvo XC70 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Volvo XC70 is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2013 Volvo XC70 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
12
Class avg
195
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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