2013 Volvo Xc60 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (27) · Structure:body (4) · Air Bags (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Volvo Xc60 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
30 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2013-03-05 · campaign 13V084000 · 7 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.
Fix: Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall began during March 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2012-09-10 · campaign 12V439000 · 9 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Service bulletins (262)
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 262 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-18 · Visibility/Wiper“windshield leaks water into cabin. volvo dealership charged $190 to diagnose problem. told me i need a new windshield but they do not do glass replacement or repairs. they said sealant is bad at top of windshield. this is the original factory windshield. they referred me to a independent glass company who quoted $900 - $1285 for replacement. …”
2026-03-02 · Visibility:windshield“during a heavy rain storm, i noticed water running down the inside of the windshield. it impaired my vision. …”
2025-11-30 · Vehicle Speed Control · 🔥 fire“the accelerator got stuck and and the engine went full power. it would not shut off and the overheated. …”
2025-06-17 · Structure:body“factory installed windshield is leaking profusely due to faulty adhesive/primer. this is a well known issue that causes havoc on vital electronic systems and should be a national recall. the loose windshield bond can cause the windshield to detach during a crash. the failed windshield bond compromises the structural integrity of the roof.…”
2025-05-06 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“"during airbag deployment, the driver’s hand was burned with blistering. i believe hot gas or chemicals vented abnormally. this caused a painful injury requiring treatment."…”
2024-12-14 · Visibility/Wiper“faulty seal in oem windshield sealant/silicone causing water to leak on the inside of car, headliner, and inner windshield. can cause visibility issues and mildew. …”
2024-11-28 · Visibility/Wiper“the windshield has come loose at the top allowing water to get into the vehicle when it rains. water pools on the floor of driver’s side, the headliner gets wet, and the interior smells moldy. …”
2024-08-08 · Electrical System“the component or system that failed is the driver side door controls for all four windows and both side mirrors. my safety is at risk as i am unable to adjust my mirrors manually or electronically in order to see. i am also unable to roll down any of the windows in the vehicle from the driver door in the event of an emergency. yes, the problem has …”
2024-06-21 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“the vehicle came to a stop in two different occasions (6 months apart) without a reason. the first occasion was while exiting the freeway, there was no car or object in front of me. the second time i had gone over a manhole and the car screeched to a halt on a city street. i was very fortunate that in both occasions i did not have a car behind me …”
2024-06-21 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“the car came to a complete stop without a reason. this happened while exiting the freeway and no cars or objects were in front of me. i was very lucky that i did not have a car behind me or this would have caused a collision. after the car stopped the message "auto braking by city safety" appeared on my dashboard…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.