2010 Volvo Xc60 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (7) · Structure:body (5) · Wheels (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
37 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:front 2020-06-30 · campaign 20V378000 · 308,260 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Seats 2010-11-22 · campaign 10V591000 · 7,420 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
Air Bags 2010-11-10 · campaign 10V564000 · 58 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: IF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG DOES NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THAT AIR BAG, IT MAY NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LEFT AND RIGHT CURTAIN AIR BAG ASSEMBLY AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
Service bulletins (251)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-04-23 · 35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: text plus 2 pdfs and 1 .png oil consumption test. perform the test. follow service procedure description and service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-07 · 37809.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text only - the purpose of this tj is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. this tj will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. current items under prior approval are listed in the "service" sec
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-06 · 19245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal. vehicle type and platform identification.
Exterior Lighting 2025-04-10 · 8501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: remote connection, bomgar application. before joining a remote session: •connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in vida is between 12.5v and 14.9v. •connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a voe
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-21 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-13 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Showing the 6 most recent of 251 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-06-20 · Steering · 💥 crash“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 mom…”
2024-05-08 · Unknown Or Other“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. aft…”
2023-10-24 · Visibility/Wiper“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.…”
2023-09-16 · Visibility/Wiper“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.…”
2023-08-30 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“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…”
2023-07-11 · Visibility:windshield“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…”
2023-02-28 · Unknown Or Other“windshield seal was defective causing water leakage into the dash. …”
2023-02-06 · Wheels“i attempted to use the temporary spare tire that came with the car, and 1) the lug wrench provided with the car rounded out when trying to remove the lug bolts, 2) the lug bolts were too long and bottom out in the hub before they tighten down the thin steel spare rim to the car. in short, the spare tire is does not work with the lug bolts that com…”
2022-03-16 · Visibility/Wiper“windshield seal developed leak. water go into hvac shorting out system. no defrost, sever visibility and safety issue. have seen numerous other volvo owners with similar windshield gasket seal leaks. car is useless as visibility issue persists…”
2022-01-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software · 148,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 volvo xc60. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the charging system failure warning message was displayed, and the battery warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic replaced the battery and alternator; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle wa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.