KnownCarProblems2010 Volvo XC60 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volvo XC60, most often about the other or unspecified (23% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about XC60 model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2010 Volvo XC60 problems
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles.
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.
2010 XC60 leaking with water collecting primarily in the drivers footwell. After very med to heavy rains. Water rolls down the drivers side interior while driving in the rain. If car has been sitting in rain it may leak slowly but will drain or leak more when turning left or right. Water has started to collect on…
Visibility and wipers
12 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, glass, side/rear.
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…
The contact owns a 2010 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that the rear windshield wiper only exhibited two speeds settings and would not completely clear the window when driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer is not aware of the failure. The failure…
Electrical
11 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles.
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…
The contact owns a 2010 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle and it stalled multiple times. The dealer inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
Body and structure
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Drivers door would not latch. Luckily this happened while the car was stationary and not while it was in motion. The door had to be tied shut to drive it to the local dealer for repair. Dealer found the latch was worn and needed replaced. The car is in excellent condition and has 80,000 highway miles on it.
"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…
Brakes
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
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…
Pulling into driveway, pressed on brake pedal. Foot was on edge of brake pedal, and rubber cover popped off. After inspecting, it appears that the "lips" on the back end of the rubber pedal cover that hold it to the metal pedal are not long enough to grasp the pedal securely. It should wrap around the pedal like a…
Engine
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 130,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
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 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…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: delivery.
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…
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.…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 7%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…
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.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Volvo XC60 recalls
Seat belts: front
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
Risk: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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 [email protected].
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags
Risk: If the curtain air bag does not perform as intended in the event of a vehicle crash necessitating deployment of that air bag, it may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the left and right curtain air bag assembly and adjust if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 9, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at [email protected].
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 xc60 vehicles. The curtain air bags may have been mis-assembled during the manufacturing process. This may cause an air bag to not deploy or not deploy as intended.
Fuel system: fuel system, other
Risk: Damage to the fuel lines may result in a fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel line rail cover for proper attachment and reattach if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 28, 2009. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling model year 2010 xc60 vehicles. The fuel line rail cover that protects the fuel lines under the vehicle may not be properly attached exposing the fuel lines to damage.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: In the event of a crash the front seat occupants may not have proper protection.
Fix: These four vehicles are in the possession of dealers in puerto rico and dealers will replace the headliner in the vehicle prior to sale.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling model year 2010 xc60 vehicles built without the panoramic roof and delivered to puerto rico for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Seats
Risk: Should this condition occur in a crash the seatbelt may fail to properly restrain the occupant increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will modify the inside of the driver's seat side cover panel free of charge. The recall began on december 22, 2009. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling model year 2010 xc60 vehicles. The driver's seat side cover panel (seat control panel) in certain driver's side impacts may release the attachment of the seatbelt to the seat frame.
Electrical: software
Risk: If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling my 2008-2010 s80, model year 2009-2010 xc70 and model year 2010 xc60 vehicles. Under certain conditions the software within the central electronic module (cem) may not send a signal to the fuel pump electronic module (pem). This missing signal to the pem inhibits the start of the fuel pump. The driver may be able to start the engine in spite of the fuel pump not being activated due to residual pressure in the fuel system. In some cases, the driver may be able to drive the vehicle a short distance at idle but then the engine may stall.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Volvo XC60
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo XC60?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (13 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); visibility and wipers (12 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); electrical (11 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo XC60 have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 30, 2020 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Volvo XC60?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about XC60 model year since 2000, with 56 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.