Fuel System complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl contact owns a 2005 Volvo V70. While approaching a stop sign at 55 MPH, the vehicle began smoking under the hood. The contact exited the vehicle right before it burst into flames. The fire department arrived at the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a repair shop. The fire inspectors stated that the fire was caused by a leak in the fuel injection pipe. The current and failure mileages were 9,000. Updated 10/23/07
Tl contact owns a 2005 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly stalls. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled while driving 60 MPH and the check engine light illuminated. The contact noticed that when she kept the fuel amount at half a tank, the vehicle would not stall. The dealer stated that the fuel sensor pressure was causing the failure. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure; however, her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $392. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage was 69,734 and failure mileage was 67,000.
When we first purchased the car we drove it for about a week before it started surging forward and stalling a lot. My fianc and I would have to pull over, park the car, have to turn the key three times before starting. Would have to repeat process every 5 minutes. So we took it to paramount Volvo of hickory, ended up taking it there for service. Dropped it off with a max full tank of gas as well, along with personal items we left in the car. It takes then about 4 or 5 days before calling us back with diagnostics, so we end up paying almost 1,600$ to get the timing chain replaced, new hoses put on, fuel pump replacement, and the fuel injectors. We pick it up, and our gas is almost on empty....and a few items were missing out of our vehicle as well. I know they have to test drive it after servicing the vehicle, it seemed like they took it on a joy ride all over hickory. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Volvo V70. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and came to a complete stop. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel was difficult to steer and the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Ma 10/5 updated 11/27/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds below 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,066.
My 2003 Volvo V70 with ~127,000 miles started leaking fuel from the fuel pump housing. The plastic housing failed on its own. Strong gasoline fumes entered the car even though the access panel and seal were intact. The vehicle was never involved in an accident and never had any service repair work on or near the fuel tank. I've had several cars over this mileage with never a fuel pump assembly failure of any type. This is definitely a premature failure that is either a design, quality or assembly problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Volvo V70. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started spot fueling and lost power shortly afterwards. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (barret auto. In alpine, al) where the technician diagnosed that the flange inside the tank was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and hung up on the contact after stating that a recall was performed in 2010. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000. ...updated 08/08/17 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 08/10/2017
The vehicle stalls or goes into "limp" mode often upon acceleration, but also apparently randomly. There is a recall for the same model of a different year described as "vehicles going into the limp home mode without need". I took it to a Volvo mechanic and he found no problem, but he cleaned some parts and charged me. It still happens and is dangerous since the car could stall in traffic. It has happened over 100 times. I called Volvo "support" and they said they could do nothing since there is no recall on that model. They offered no technical support which I thought was the least they should do. I would like to get it fixed, but Volvo is of no help. At least they should offer technical support even if there is no recall.
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new Mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo V70 years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2001 (31), 1999 (22), 2004 (20), 1998 (15) and 2002 (13) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 14% of all complaints for the 2001.
Is there a recall for Volvo V70 fuel system problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 09V-483 (fuel pump, Dec 18, 2009). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Volvo V70 fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 97,000 miles; 11% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the fuel injection system (13 mentions), followed by the delivery › fuel pump (12).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.