2010 Volvo XC60 Problems & Owner Complaints

Unknown Or Other 13 1 crash 6 injury

“WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AROUND A CORNER AFTER STOPPING, I HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH ANOTHER CAR. MY CRASH AVOIDANCE SYSTEM DID NOT ACTIVATE. I WOULD LIKE THE BLACK BOX OF MY VEHICLE TO BE CHECKED. VOLVO NORTH AMERICA WAS NOT HELPFUL WHEN I CALLED THEM.”
NHTSA complaint #10892436, 2016 · crash · 6 injury(ies)

“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 unbonded windshield seems like a significant hazard risk as the structural integrity…”
NHTSA complaint #11587676, 2024

“Windshield seal was defective causing water leakage into the dash.”
NHTSA complaint #11509495, 2023

Electrical System 11 1 crash 1 fire

“MY CUSTOMER WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63, HAD JUST PASSED OVER I-70 WHEN THE CUSTOMER HEARD A POOF AND SMOKE STARTED BELLOWING FROM THE HOOD AND THE TAILPIPE. THEY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT BY THEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AS WELL. THEY GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND CALLED 911 BECAUSE OF SMOKE STARTED TO THICKEN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER, FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT (PASS) SIDE OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 25-30 SECONDS, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD AS WELL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED B…”
NHTSA complaint #11324184, 2020 · fire

“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 that point, it continued until crashing into a wooden fence. Once at a complete s…”
NHTSA complaint #11595428, 2024 · crash

“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”
NHTSA complaint #11457016, 2022

Structure 7 1 fire

“MY CUSTOMER WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63, HAD JUST PASSED OVER I-70 WHEN THE CUSTOMER HEARD A POOF AND SMOKE STARTED BELLOWING FROM THE HOOD AND THE TAILPIPE. THEY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT BY THEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AS WELL. THEY GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND CALLED 911 BECAUSE OF SMOKE STARTED TO THICKEN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER, FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT (PASS) SIDE OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 25-30 SECONDS, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD AS WELL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED B…”
NHTSA complaint #11324184, 2020 · fire

“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 unbonded windshield seems like a significant hazard risk as the structural integrity…”
NHTSA complaint #11587676, 2024

“"SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS... DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING FROM SUNROOF CONTROL AREA.... MOLD SPORES MAY DEVELOP UNDER CARPET PRESENTING HEATH CONCERNS...FAULTY DRAINAGE TUBES ARE A DOCUMENTED PROBLEM BY CUSTOMERS..." I FOUND TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11000126, 2016

Visibility/Wiper 7

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11551676, 2023

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11544920, 2023

“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”
NHTSA complaint #11457016, 2022

Service Brakes 5 1 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 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 that point, it continued until crashing into a wooden fence. Once at a complete s…”
NHTSA complaint #11595428, 2024 · crash

“THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLVO FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS AND I WAS AFFECTED BY BOTH THIS MONTH. 1. WINDSHIELD FOR VOLVO XC60 IS KNOWN FOR A FAILURE OF BONDING ALONG THE TOP EDGE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE GUYS WERE ABLE TO JUST PUSH THE WINDSHIELD UPWARDS AND OUT WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO SHOW ME THAT THERE IS A HUGE GAP ALONG THE TOP EDGE. THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR IN THE PAST 1 MONTH AND ENDED IN A $420 REPAIR THAT INVOLVED POPPING THE WHOLE THING OFF AND RESEALING IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WATER DRIPS ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND ELECTRONICS, WHICH IS DISTRAC…”
NHTSA complaint #11232933, 2019

“DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OR BEHIND ME. SUDDENLY THE CAR ENGAGED THE CITY SAFETY AND IT CAME TO AN ABRUPT HALT. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10633864, 2014

Visibility 5

“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”
NHTSA complaint #11531581, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN ADHESIVE BONDING FAILURE WITH THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT CONTACTED BILL GRAY VOLVO CARS (2897 WASHINGTON RD, MCMURRAY, PA 15317, (724) 949-1555) AND WAS INFORMED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11372361, 2020

“IT HAS BEEN VERY COLD HERE IN GERMANY. OUR TEMPERATURES HAVE DROPPED BELOW ZERO. I WENT OUTSIDE ON THE 20TH TO CLEAN OFF THE SNOW FROM MY CAR. I WALKED UPON MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED INTO A MILLION PIECES. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER ONLY TO FIND IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I LOVE MY VOLVO, I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR TWO MONTHS AND NOW WE HAVE TO COME OUT OF THE POCKET FOR SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED WEATHER RELATED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10296548, 2009

Air Bags 4

“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 off by the driver. As such, there is no cause for disabling or otherwise negativel…”
NHTSA complaint #11541680, 2023

“COWL TRAIN CLOGGED AND SUNROOF DRAIN TUBES CLOGGED CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULBS EVER FEW WEEKS. WATER GATHERED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AS WELL AS THE REAR PASSENGER FLOOR. WATER IN SIDE BOARDS AS WELL. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON STATING URGENT SERVICE NEEDED. THE POWER BUTTON FOR THE SUNROOF CURTAIN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. AS WELL AS THE FAN MOTOR RUNS AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. ALL SIGNS OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE CLOGGED TUBES AND COWL TRAIN. I WANT TO BE PART OF THE EXISTING CLASS ACTION SUIT. NO SETTLEME…”
NHTSA complaint #11000125, 2017

“VOLVO XC60 FLOODED WHEN PARKED & POOL OF WATER GATHERED IN DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD WATER DAMAGE IN ELECTRICAL HAS COMPROMISED SAFETY SYSTEM PER DEALER (AIR BAG WARNING WENT OFF). DEALER INDICATED AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN EVENT OF CRASH (YIKES, NHTSA PLEASE CAN YOU PUT TO TOP OF PRIORITY LIST TONSEE WHAT OTHER VOLVOS MAY BE AFFECTED?) DUE TO COMPUTER BOARD DAMAGE DUE TO WATER LEAK. DEALER INDICATED WINDSHIELD NEEDS TO BE RESEALED (DEALER FOUND WINDSHIELD LEAKING& ADVISED WHEN PRESSED WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE). SUNROOF LEAKING & DEALER ADVISED DUE TO DRAIN PIPES CLOG THAT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED/MODIFI…”
NHTSA complaint #10969838, 2017

Wheels 4

“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 come with the car. This poses a risk as owners will reasonable think they have a means to mitigate a flat tire and be caught stranded as even a well maintained, factor-designed spare tire kit is useless.”
NHTSA complaint #11505911, 2023

“TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION FROM ROAD SALT AND CAN BLOW OUT VALVE STEM RAPIDLY DEFLATING THE TIRE. WE HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A TRIP WITH THE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT AT HOME WHEN A SHORT TIME LATER THE VALVE STEM HAD BLOWN OUT DEFLATING THE TIRE.”
NHTSA complaint #10846341, 2016

“TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR GAUGES ARE CORRODED AND HAVE FAILED ON THREE WHEELS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS.”
NHTSA complaint #10783044, 2015

Engine 3 1 fire

“MY CUSTOMER WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63, HAD JUST PASSED OVER I-70 WHEN THE CUSTOMER HEARD A POOF AND SMOKE STARTED BELLOWING FROM THE HOOD AND THE TAILPIPE. THEY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT BY THEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AS WELL. THEY GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND CALLED 911 BECAUSE OF SMOKE STARTED TO THICKEN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER, FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT (PASS) SIDE OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 25-30 SECONDS, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD AS WELL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED B…”
NHTSA complaint #11324184, 2020 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL TRAP, AIR SENSOR, AND AIR FILTER NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. VOLVO CARS OF MISSION VIEJO (28730 MARGUERITE PKWY, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692) WAS CONTACTED VIA PHONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1…”
NHTSA complaint #11186220, 2019

“THE PROBLEM OF THE ENGINE WAS FIRST REPORTED TO CULVER CITY VOLVO ON 12/12/2011. ON 10/30/2012 THE VEHICLE WAS SENT BACK THE 2ND TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. AGAIN, ON 12/05/2012, THE VEHICLE WAS SENT BACK THE 3RD TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I WENT BACK TO CULVER CITY VOLVO TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE ON 12/24/2012. AS SOON AS I STARTED THE ENGINE AT THE DEALER'S PARKING LOT, TWO MESSAGES CAME ON DASHBOARD. ONE WAS "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" AND THE OTHER ONE WAS "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED". THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOOK THE VECHILE BACK. ONE 12/27/2012, I WENT BACK TO PICK UP TH…”
NHTSA complaint #10491546, 2011

Fuel System 3

“2010 VOLVO XC-60. CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE FUEL TANK BEGAN TO BRISKLY LEAK GASOLINE *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUME THE FUEL LINE WHICH CONNECTED TO THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED UNDER WARRANTY. *JB”
NHTSA complaint #10433372, 2011

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THEN RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF THE DEFECTIVE PART THAT WAS REPLACED DURING THE SERVICE REPAIR. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT FILING. THE FAILURE MILEAG…”
NHTSA complaint #10336669, 2010

“I OWN A 2010 VOLVO XC-60, PURCHASED IN SEPT. 2009. TODAY, FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 6 MONTHS THIS VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. ALL THREE TIMES THE GAS GAUGE INDICATED SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 1/2 AND THE ODOMETER MESSAGE SAID "140 MILES TO AN EMPTY TANK. SINCE BOTH MY WIFE AND I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IT IS DIFFICULT TO REMEMBER HOW MUCH THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN SINCE THE LAST FILL-UP. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS MIGHT HAPPEN AGAIN AT HIGH SPEED ON A HIGHWAY, AT A BUSY INTERSECTION, OR AT NIGHT IN AN ISOLATED OR UNSAFE LOCATION. THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP AGAIN HAS THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR…”
NHTSA complaint #10327226, 2010

Engine And Engine Cooling 2

“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 was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to Volvo's Technical Service Bulletin: TJ 27910 (Anti-Tamper Device, Communicati…”
NHTSA complaint #11449305, 2022

“"OIL LOW" MESSAGE APPEARED ON LCD DISPLAY INSIDE SPEEDOMETER DIAL. TURNED OFF CAR, WAITED FOR OIL TO DRAIN (10 MINUTES), AND CHECKED DIPSTICK. BONE DRY. HAD TO ADD 3 QUARTS OF OIL (ADDED WHAT WAS ON STICKER IN WINDSHIELD) TO REACH THE ACCEPTABLE MIDPOINT ON THE DIPSTICK. CAR SHOULD NOT BE USING HALF OF THE OIL IN THE ENGINE BETWEEN SERVICES. PROBLEM HAS NOT POPPED UP BEFORE THIS. AS A CAR MAY BE 1 QUART LOW AT TIME OF SERVICING, BEING HALF EMPTY IS UNACCEPTABLE. CAR HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE SINCE BUILT-TO-ORDER NEW IN 2010. VOLVO XC60 T6 AWD. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10455318, 2012

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2

“DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OR BEHIND ME. SUDDENLY THE CAR ENGAGED THE CITY SAFETY AND IT CAME TO AN ABRUPT HALT. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10633864, 2014

“AFTER STARTING UP FROM A STOP, CITY SAFETY ACTIVATED WITH AN EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATION, WE WERE ALMOST REAR ENDED BY THE CAR BEHIND US. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE BRAKES, VEHICLE IN FRONT WAS ACCELERATING AWAY FROM US, PLENTY OF SPACE BETWEEN US, AND SPACE WAS INCREASING. THIS OCCURRED ON 3 MORE OCCASIONS BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE DEALER. MY WIFE HAS NOT DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE, AS SHE NO LONGER FEELS SAFE, WORRIED ABOUT SELF, AND THE BABY DUE TO HARD STOP OR IF REAR ENDED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10447398, 2012

Power Train 2

“REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION BEARING FAILURE”
NHTSA complaint #11062228, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED 80 MPH AND THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD SHIFT GEARS FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN INTO PARK INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10663536, 2014

Steering 2 1 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 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 that point, it continued until crashing into a wooden fence. Once at a complete s…”
NHTSA complaint #11595428, 2024 · crash

“THE STEERING STICKS/LOCKS AND POPS WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT MAKING IF VERY HARD TO IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER, BUT WORKS FINE WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN THE CAR FIRST STARTS AND IMPROVES AS IT IS DRIVEN. THE STEERING GEAR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW (AT 34K AND 92K MILES). THE VOLVO DEALER REPORTED NO PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING PUMP AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE REASONS FOR THE REPEATED FAILURE, SIMPLY REPORTING THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE PROBLEM DID GO AWAY AFTER REPLACING IT AGAIN. THE ISSUE WAS ALSO REPORTED TO VOLVO OF AMERICA, AS THIS COULD BE A SERI…”
NHTSA complaint #10927346, 2016

Vehicle Speed Control 2 1 crash

“2010 VOLVO XC60 SURGED ON THREE OCCASIONS WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD AND THE TACHOMETER READING WAS 2500 RPM. THE LIGHT HAPPENED TO TURN GREEN BEFORE THE VEHICLE WENT ANY FURTHER. THE SECOND TIME, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THE THIRD TIME, WHILE AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SURGED AND THE TACHOMETER READING WAS 4500 RPM. THE CONSUMER PLACED THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE TACHOMETER INCREASED TO 5500 RPM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. SINCE THE VEHICLE WA…”
NHTSA complaint #10316505, 2009 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WITH THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT A "RADAR BLOCKED" SERVICE LIGHT HAS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1,000. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ALL INFORMATION WAS ACCURATE. UPDATED 11/04/10*JB”
NHTSA complaint #10330965, 2010

Equipment 1

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE HE ATTEMPTED TO OPERATE THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT BUT ONLY WARM AIR WOULD BLOW FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS TOLD THAT THE REFRIGERANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,142 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10370930, 2010

Exterior Lighting 1

“THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS HELD IN PLACE ONLY BY 3 PLASTIC TABS. WITH TIME THOSE TABS BECOME BRITTLE AND BREAK, AND THE HEADLIGHTS COME OFF COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM THE CAR, HELD ONLY BY THE WIRING.”
NHTSA complaint #10918426, 2015

Forward Collision Avoidance 1

“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 off by the driver. As such, there is no cause for disabling or otherwise negativel…”
NHTSA complaint #11541680, 2023

Fuel/Propulsion System 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK AND THE FUEL PUMP AND REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11205879, 2019

Suspension 1

“ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SPRING AND NOW HAVE TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS. THEY HAVE ALL BROKEN WILL DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. REPLACED THE REAR 11/2015. WILL BE REPLACING BOTH FRONT SPRINGS 6/2017.”
NHTSA complaint #10993836, 2017

Tires 1

“WHILE DRIVING THE LOW TIRE PRESS WARNING CAME ON AFTER PULLING INTO SERVICE STATION, APPROX 2 BLOCKS PRESSURE IN TIRE WAS 25# WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADD AIR THE VALVE STEM END FELL OFF EXPOSING THE SHRADER VALVE. AFTER TAKING TO DEALER THEY REPLACED TIRE PRESS MONITOR MODULE UNDER WARRANTY. AAPPROX 6 MONTHS EARLIER I HAD A LOW AIR PRESS WARNING ON A DIFFERENT WHEEL AND AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 1/4 MILE HOME INSPECTION SHOWED VALVE STEM WAS GONE, DEALER REPLACED PRESS SENDER UNIT AND TIRE AT MY EXPENSE. XC70 HAS TJ24767 DATED DEC 2011 THAT ADDRESSES TPMS NUT CORROSION. WHEN DEALER WAS QUESTION IF THIS A…”
NHTSA complaint #10565871, 2014