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All cars · Volvo XC60 · 2011

2011 Volvo XC60. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints11NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 15,500 and 37,000 miles. Median 21,100, from 7 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering27%
Equipment & accessories18%
Electrical18%
Engine18%
Visibility9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1110000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 20V378000 Jun 2020 Seat Belts / Front

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 10V591000 Nov 2010 Seats

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 10V579000 Nov 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    Remedy. DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.

  • 10V489000 Oct 2010 Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

    Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL SHIM IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Manufacturer communications 268

Volvo filed 268 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Volvo has identified the noise reduction casing on the electric hydraulic power assisted steering
  • If a grinding noise occur from the front wheelhub and/or BCM-C003307 or BCM-C003007 DTCs are…
  • If oil leakage is suspected from the steering gear, make sure it is oil leakage and not…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Volvo XC60 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Volvo XC60 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.0L 6-cyl turboAuto (S6)AWD17 / 22 / 19Regular$3,300
3.2L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD18 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
3.2L 6-cylAuto (S6)AWD18 / 24 / 20Regular$3,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

199 videos about the 2010–2017 Volvo XC60, 24.0M views.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring3566K
Oil changes & service7459K
Infotainment, battery & electrical4439K
Heat, A/C & blend door3222K
Brakes & ABS2121K
Steering & suspension2121K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition150K
Timing chain & engine246K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2010611521,292Fuel system, gasoline
2011–11–Steering
2012–6–Steering
2013–4–Equipment adaptive / mobility
2014–7–Speed control

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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