Verdict
2013 Volvo C70: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2013 Volvo C70 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most sedan.
Owners filed 11 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 88% of 2013 sedans. Structure leads the reports (36%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2013 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
11
Reports to NHTSA, 2013
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 88% of 2013 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2013 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Structure issues lead owner complaints (36% of 11 reports), followed by electrical system (27%).
Share of all 11 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11524296, ODI 11467265, ODI 11462124, ODI 11100680.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2013 Volvo C70 C FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 19 | 27 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2013 Volvo C70: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Volvo C70?
Owners filed 11 NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Volvo C70 — fewer complaints than 88% of comparable 2013 sedans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Volvo C70?
The most-reported problem areas are Structure (36% of complaints) and electrical system (27%).
How many recalls does the 2013 Volvo C70 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Volvo C70 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Volvo C70 get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Volvo C70 at 22 mpg combined.