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Campaign 10V566 Posted November 8, 2010 416 units

2000-2010 Volvo Models Recall 10V566: GPS Battery Fire

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V566 covers 416 2000-2010 Volvo vehicles with Garmin 760 GPS batteries that overheat and start a fire. Stop using the device. Service is free.

Volvo is recalling 416 2000-2010 Volvo XC90, C70, V50, S40, C30, S80, S60, V70, and XC70 vehicles equipped with Garmin 760 portable GPS units because the GPS battery can overheat. An overheated battery raises the risk of fire, and Volvo dealers will complete the recall repair free once Volvo makes the remedy available.

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What's wrong?

The recalled equipment is the Garmin 760 portable GPS unit installed or supplied with certain 2000-2010 Volvo models, including XC90, C70, V50, S40, C30, S80, S60, V70, and XC70 vehicles. The GPS unit gives route guidance, maps, and location information, and its internal battery lets the portable unit stay powered when it is not drawing power from the vehicle mount or charger.

The problem is inside the GPS unit's battery, not the Volvo engine, brakes, steering, or air bags. On affected Garmin 760 units, the battery can overheat while the unit is in use or charging. An overheated battery means the navigation unit is not handling electrical heat the way it should, so the dealer remedy focuses on the portable GPS equipment instead of a drivability repair.

There is no warning sign before failure. Treat unusual heat, swelling, odor, or shutdown from the GPS unit as a reason to stop using that unit and contact a Volvo dealer.

Who's affected?

Covers 9 Volvo model lines across 2000-2010, all tied to the navigation system.

2005 Volvo XC90 Navigational system(global positioning system)
2008 Volvo C70 Navigational system(global positioning system)
2007 Volvo C70 Navigational system(global positioning system)
2006 Volvo C70 Navigational system(global positioning system)
2005 Volvo V50 Navigational system(global positioning system)
Units affected416

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

The fire risk comes from an overheated battery in the Garmin portable GPS device. Stop using the portable GPS device and keep it unplugged until the battery repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2000-2010 Volvo XC90, C70, V50, S40, C30, S80, S60, V70, or XC70 is included in this recall.
  2. Stop using the Garmin 760 portable GPS device while you confirm whether the unit is included.
  3. Contact Volvo or Garmin at 866-957-1981 for the free battery replacement and spacer installation that fixes the overheating GPS battery.
  4. Reference recall number 10V566 when you call, and keep the GPS device out of the vehicle until the battery service is complete.

What happens at the repair

For this recall, the repair path centers on the Garmin 760 portable GPS unit, not a vehicle mechanical repair. Volvo advised owners to stop using the portable GPS unit immediately. The listed service replaces the GPS battery and adds a spacer above the battery next to the circuit board. The service is free of charge, and the recall record says it began on November 18, 2010. Because the source does not describe a separate reimbursement program, keep any prior repair paperwork for your own records and ask the service desk how this recall is handled for your unit.

Timeline

November 8, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
November 18, 2010 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V566?

Recall 10V566 covers 416 Volvo vehicles from 2000-2010 equipped with Garmin 760 portable GPS units. The GPS battery can overheat, and an overheated battery can lead to a fire. The free remedy replaces the battery and adds a spacer inside the unit.

What should I do if my 2000-2010 Volvo XC90, C70, V50, S40, C30, S80, S60, V70, or XC70 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific Volvo is included in recall 10V566. If it is, stop using the Garmin 760 portable GPS device immediately, then contact Garmin at 866-957-1981 for the free battery replacement and spacer installation.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. The recall remedy states that the Garmin 760 GPS battery replacement and spacer installation are performed free of charge. Keep the portable GPS device out of use until the recalled unit has received the free service.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire from an overheated Garmin 760 portable GPS battery. This recall is about the GPS unit, not the vehicle's engine, brakes, steering, or airbags. If your VIN is included, stop using the device until the free remedy is complete.

What if I bought my Volvo used?

The free recall remedy still applies. Ownership history does not remove recall coverage, and older Volvo vehicles change hands often. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle was equipped with the affected Garmin 760 portable GPS unit, then contact Garmin with recall 10V566 if it is included.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V566000
Volvo customer service866-957-1981
NHTSA recall #10V566
NHTSA recall # (full)10V566000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →