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All cars · Volvo XC60 · 2017

2017 Volvo XC60. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index33100 = average car
Complaints8NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold22,516U.S. model year
Per 100K sold36complaints
Complaint rank#2 of 9among the 9 scored Volvo XC60 model years (2010–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,330 and 35,000 miles. Median 20,000, from 6 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
Electrical25%
Transmission & drivetrain25%
Engine12%
Fuel system12%
Body structure12%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
810103

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 18V800000 Nov 2018 Electrical System / Software

    Defect. Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

    Risk. If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

    Remedy. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

  • 17V127000 Mar 2017 Air Bags

    Defect. Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.

  • 16V918000 Dec 2016 Air Bags

    Defect. Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.

  • 16V798000 Nov 2016 Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly

    Defect. Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

    Risk. If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

Manufacturer communications 291

Volvo filed 291 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • If oil leakage is suspected from the steering gear, make sure it is oil leakage and not…
  • This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine

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 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)FWD23 / 30 / 26Regular$2,400
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD20 / 27 / 22Premium$3,500

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
2014–7–Speed control
2015782026,134Electrical
201627620,452Brakes
201733822,516Electrical
2018541832,689Brakes
2019381230,578Brakes
2020391232,078Electrical

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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