Reliability
Volvo

XC60 (Y20)

2010-2017 · Midsize SUV · 6 engines
319 NHTSA Complaints
19 Recalls
7 Fire Reports
16 Crash Reports
View all 3 generations of the Volvo XC60 → Inspection checklist

Reliability Score

8.1 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar midsize SUVs

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Complaints of oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating run higher than this generation's overall count, so they set the score.

Owners filed 69 powertrain complaints. A typical midsize SUV fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 263.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall69 complaints against about 263 for similar vehicles
9.3
Last three years18 complaints against about 56 for similar vehicles
9.0
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced8 complaints against about 57 for similar vehicles
9.6
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating18 complaints against about 23 for similar vehicles
7.6

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year
  • 20109.2
  • 20119.3
  • 20129.5
  • 20139.6
  • 20149.2
  • 20159.3
  • 20168.9
  • 20179.5

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

By engine

2.0L 4-cyl turbo 8.7/10
No clear difference from this generation's other engines. (22 complaints, about 63,000 built) Complaints of oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating run at a higher rate than this engine's complaints overall, so they set the score (6 against about 10 for similar vehicles).
3.0L 6-cyl (turbo and non-turbo together) 9.3/10
No clear difference from this generation's other engines. (19 complaints, about 57,000 built)
3.2L 6-cyl 8.9/10
No clear difference from this generation's other engines. (11 complaints, about 23,000 built)
2.5L 5-cyl turbo 8.3/10
No clear difference from this generation's other engines. (11 complaints, about 15,000 built)

A complaint counts toward an engine only when its VIN names the engine. Each score is that engine on its own against similar vehicles, worked out the same way as the score above.

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

B6304T4

3.0L 6-cyl / 300 hp
116 complaints 16.6 per year Gasoline
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

other
42
electrical
22
safety systems
11
interior
9
body
9

B6324S5

3.2L 6-cyl / 240 hp
94 complaints 12.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
47
electrical
14
safety systems
8
engine
8
body
8

B4204T11 (ULEV2)

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 240 hp
40 complaints 12.5 per year Gasoline
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
12
other
8
electrical
8
safety systems
4
fuel system
4

Volvo XC60 Unidentified Engine

28 complaints 4.0 per year
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

other
9
electrical
6
wheels tires
4
engine
3
body
2

B5254T12

2.5L 5-cyl Turbo / 250 hp
23 complaints 11.5 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
12
interior
4
electrical
3
other
2
safety systems
2

B4204T9

2.0L 4-cyl / 302 hp
18 complaints 6.0 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
7
electrical
6
other
4
fuel system
2
safety systems
2

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Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Volvo XC60, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical System: 59 owner complaints
Engine: 50 owner complaints
Safety Systems: 29 owner complaints
Interior: 21 owner complaints
Fuel System: 18 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2010-2017 Volvo XC60

On a used 2010-2017 Volvo XC60, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (59), the engine (50) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (29). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 59 owner complaints on the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60 about the electrical system.
  2. Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints on the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60 about the engine, all engines combined.
  3. Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 29 owner complaints on the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60 about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
  4. Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60 about the seats, seat belts and interior.
  5. Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60 about the fuel system, all engines combined.
Open the full inspection checklist for the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60

Recalls (19)

20V378000Jun 30, 2020serious
Seat Belts

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.

18V800000Nov 13, 2018serious
Electrical System

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

17V127000Mar 1, 2017serious
Air Bags

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

16V918000Dec 21, 2016serious
Air Bags

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

16V798000Nov 2, 2016serious
Seat Belts

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Show 14 older recalls
15V555000Sep 2, 2015serious
Electrical System

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.

13V377000Aug 21, 2013serious
Electrical System

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.

13V084000Mar 5, 2013serious
Equipment

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles, manufactured on January 7, 2013. The product identification labels were printed with the incorrect manufacture year. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation."

12V439000Sep 10, 2012serious
Air Bags

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.

12V101000Mar 14, 2012serious
Structure

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60 AND XC60 PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT MIXTURE OF UNDERBODY COATING AND OVER-APPLICATION CAN RESULT IN RIGID, ICICLE-LIKE AREAS HANGING FROM VEHICLE’S UNDERCARRIAGE.

12V075000Feb 28, 2012serious
Electrical System

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. IN THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE SEAT FRAME. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE SEATS ARE MOVED TO ADJUST THE SEATING POSITION, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY GET PULLED, CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT.

10V591000Nov 22, 2010serious
Seats

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.

10V579000Nov 17, 2010serious
Engine & Cooling

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.

10V564000Nov 10, 2010serious
Air Bags

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY HAVE BEEN MIS-ASSEMBLED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THIS MAY CAUSE AN AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY OR NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

10V489000Oct 13, 2010serious
Air Bags

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

09V477000Dec 15, 2009serious
Fuel System, Other

VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE FUEL LINE RAIL COVER THAT PROTECTS THE FUEL LINES UNDER THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED EXPOSING THE FUEL LINES TO DAMAGE.

09V463000Dec 1, 2009serious
Structure

VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES BUILT WITHOUT THE PANORAMIC ROOF AND DELIVERED TO PUERTO RICO FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

09V445000Nov 18, 2009serious
Seats

VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL (SEAT CONTROL PANEL) IN CERTAIN DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACTS MAY RELEASE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SEATBELT TO THE SEAT FRAME.

09V343000Sep 1, 2009serious
Electrical System

VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY NOT SEND A SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM). THIS MISSING SIGNAL TO THE PEM INHIBITS THE START OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN SPITE OF THE FUEL PUMP NOT BEING ACTIVATED DUE TO RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE AT IDLE BUT THEN THE ENGINE MAY STALL.

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (17.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2010-2017 Volvo XC60 complaints?

Owners have filed 319 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the safety systems.

Is the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60 a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 319 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60 have?

NHTSA has 319 owner complaints on file for the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2010-2017 Volvo XC60?

NHTSA lists 19 recalls covering some 2010-2017 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Volvo XC60?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the XC60?

The 2017 Volvo XC60 received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (17.6% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Optional. Lane Departure Warning: Optional. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 319 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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