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All cars · Volvo XC60 · 2013

2013 Volvo XC60. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints4NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Equipment adaptive / mobility25%
Electrical25%
Steering25%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
400000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 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.

  • 13V084000 Mar 2013 Equipment / Other / Labels

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 12V439000 Sep 2012 Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

Manufacturer communications 262

Volvo filed 262 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…
  • Technical Journal TITLE : Engine Remote Start ( ERS ) , Technical Information REF NO : ISSUING…

Crash ratings by version

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

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 / 23 / 20Regular$3,100
3.2L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD19 / 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
2015782026,134Electrical
201627620,452Brakes

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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