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2009-2025 · 17 model years

Volvo XC60 Problems by year

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the Volvo XC60 across 17 model years, and it has 36 recalls. The 2010 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (56). The most reported problem area is the visibility & wipers, followed by the electrical system.

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Most complaints for its age201056 complaints · 7 recallsSee the 2010
Complaints
56
Recalls
36
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Deaths
0

XC60 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20250300-F
20240200-C
20230500-F
20220600-F
20210500-D
20200600-D
20190800-D
20180500-C
20170400-B
20160300-B
20150100-A
20140200-A
20130300-B
20120300-B
20110400-B
201056731Visibility & wipersF
20090100-A

Most common XC60 problems

Volvo XC60 recalls 36

Service brakes

23V01200027,457 vehicles affected

Over-the-air fix

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...

Covers2023 Volvo XC60+7 more

Air bags

21V0010002,883 vehicles affected

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach...

Covers2021 Volvo XC60+5 more

Latest XC60 complaints

2010 Volvo XC60SteeringElectrical systemBrakesCrash

While slowing down and just about to make a turn into a private residence off of a highway, multiple indicator lights illuminated and audio warning "dinging" occurred for approximately 3 seconds. As I had already been slowly applying the brakes and starting to slightly turn the wheel towards the driveway when those warnings briefly came up, the moment the lights and sounds stopped, vehicle then maintained speed (while still on the brakes) and locked steering position it was at simultaneously. Having no control at...

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that point, it continued until crashing into a wooden fence. Once at a complete stop, cabin lights and "dinging" activated as it acknowledged the impact. And although it was only going about 15 mph, seemingly to only have damage to the front passenger side bumper/headlight area, it would not shift into any gear or turn off. Not to mention that the front passenger side airbag(s), or any of them, deploy- seriously raised even more concerns as the main reason I purchased a Volvo was for their well known status of safety standards. Had this obvious electrical malfunction happened moments before at higher speed/steering straight ahead, it would've resulted in very serious injuries to myself and others while it speed through 2 intersections at a highway ramp just down the hill. Was towed to a local collision repair & auto body shop until Progressive Insurance took it to their damage assessor where it was declared a total loss. I've owned it for almost 3 years and always had weird inconsistent electrical "quirks"- nothing ever of serious concern though. Has spent a total of 4-5 months in the past 3 years at different Volvo dealerships and mechanics but no one could ever explain why different warnings would be displayed randomly for days-weeks, off/on for no apparent diagnostic reason, 12V power socket was the same way... Please investigate the electrical components that directly affect the operational use and control! Extremely common & dangerous issue with these!

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11595428
2010 Volvo XC60Body, doors & structure

After it rains, i've noticed water collecting in both the passenger and driver side footbeds. It started off nominally and I was easily able to use a cloth. I thought it might have been human error, that I left the window cracked open a bit. The most recent incident (this past weekend 5/4/24) there was a significant puddle on the driver's side. After further research, I discovered the culprit is likely an unbonded windshield, and that this is a KNOWN issue for Volvos, but especially for (2010) xc60s. Having an...

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unbonded windshield seems like a significant hazard risk as the structural integrity of the entire windshield is compromised, as well as risk of electrical components getting wet as the water leaks through the car (and the ripple effects of that).

Filed Incident Structure · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11587676
2010 Volvo XC60Visibility & wipers

Front windshield completely separated from vehicle driver side top If side window open it flaps open. Very dangerous at freeway speeds. Known issue of faulty primer on window glass for XC60 vehicles.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11551676
2010 Volvo XC60Visibility & wipers

Front windshield is not sealed properly. Leaks water at top of windshield and onto the steering wheel. This is not a problem with the sunroof.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11544920
2010 Volvo XC60AirbagsDriver assistance

Airbag fault lamp illuminated. Trouble code U0433 stored in body module (CEM). The problem described is with the closing velocity module, a component of the collision mitigation system. There is a TSB available from Volvo for this code, reference number US25146.1.1. It states a software update must be performed to resolve the error. My complaint is that the airbag system is affected and shows an airbag fault lamp, which prevents passing vehicle inspection in my state. The collision avoidance system can be turned...

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off by the driver. As such, there is no cause for disabling or otherwise negatively affecting the airbag system in the event of a fault. A remedy is not provided free of charge from Volvo, and it should be so as this issue prevents legal operation of the car despite the affected system (collision mitigation) being designed to be turned off by the user.

Filed Incident Air bags · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11541680
2010 Volvo XC60Visibility & wipers

Seal around the top of the windshield has failed and worn out. You are now able to press on the windshield and have it unseat from the car frame

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 11531581

Questions about the Volvo XC60

Which Volvo XC60 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2010 (56). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2010 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Volvo XC60 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2009, 2015, 2014 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other XC60 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Volvo XC60 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the visibility & wipers (12), electrical system (11), body, doors & structure (7) most often.

How many recalls does the Volvo XC60 have?

NHTSA lists 36 recalls across all Volvo XC60 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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