KnownCarProblems2019 Volvo XC60 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volvo XC60, most often about the electrical (32% of complaints). It is 9th of 16 XC60 model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2019 Volvo XC60 problems
Electrical
12 complaints · 32%Brakes
8 complaints · 22%Vehicle was in the hold position, as I was completing a transaction at my pnc bank drive up. Upon leaving my foot torched the accelerator lightly.suddenly the car started to accelerate at a very high speed. I braked but could not stop. You could hear the engine revving. I choose to hit a large tree rather than enter a…
Since purchasing in may 2019, my brake pads were replaced once and my rotors now three times. I have less than 20,000mi on my Volvo. The reason is because of pulsations when I apply the brakes and it can be felt in the steering wheel, at times. My dealer has been stellar in addressing my concerns each time I have had…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 16%In a stationary position, tailgate does not fully latch when button pressed to close it. Have to manually push tailgate down for it to fully latch. Dealership was unable to fix the problem. Problem has been present since purchase.
Steering
5 complaints · 14%Since purchasing in may 2019, my brake pads were replaced once and my rotors now three times. I have less than 20,000mi on my Volvo. The reason is because of pulsations when I apply the brakes and it can be felt in the steering wheel, at times. My dealer has been stellar in addressing my concerns each time I have had…
Air bags
4 complaints · 11%Vehicle was in the hold position, as I was completing a transaction at my pnc bank drive up. Upon leaving my foot torched the accelerator lightly.suddenly the car started to accelerate at a very high speed. I braked but could not stop. You could hear the engine revving. I choose to hit a large tree rather than enter a…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: body.
Vehicle was in the hold position, as I was completing a transaction at my pnc bank drive up. Upon leaving my foot torched the accelerator lightly.suddenly the car started to accelerate at a very high speed. I braked but could not stop. You could hear the engine revving. I choose to hit a large tree rather than enter a…
Speed control
4 complaints · 11%Was driving on highway. I let go of the gas pedal but the car still uncontrollably accelerates! Gas pedal is stuck. Hitting the breaks slows the car a bit. This went on for about 10 seconds and finally and luckily the "r-design" gas pedal cover fell off and I was able to stop accelerating. Intended to drive at 65 MPH…
Driver assistance
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings.
The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC60 hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH the vehicle ahead suddenly stopped and the automatic emergency braking system did not activate causing the vehicle to crash into a second vehicle. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Volvo XC60 recalls
Steering
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 1, 2023. Owners may contact volvo car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10213.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 v60cc, xc60, and xc90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
Electrical: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 2, 2021. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10100.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 v90, xc60, s60, v60, v60cc, s90, v90cc, s90l, and xc90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Visibility and wipers: visibility/wiper
Risk: The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. The recall began september 29, 2020. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10044.
Full defect summary
Volvo car of n.a., llc (volvo cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 xc60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.
Driver assistance: automatic emergency braking
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the active safety domain master (asdm) software, free of charge. The recall began april 9, 2020. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is r29998.
Full defect summary
Volvo cars USA llc (volvo cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 s60, v60, v60 cross country, s90l, v90, v90 cross country, xc40, xc60, and xc90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the automatic emergency brake (aeb) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Seats
Risk: If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 7, 2019. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is r19931.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA llc (volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 xc60 and s90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.
Body and structure: tailgate
Risk: If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began may 14, 2019. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is r89910.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA llc (volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 volvo xc60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.
Electrical: software
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: electrical
Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charge cord, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 1, 2018. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is r39901. Note: owners are advised not to use the charging cord until it is inspected.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA llc (volvo) is recalling certain 2019 volvo xc60 hybrid electric vehicles, equipped with certain aerovironment electric vehicle turbocord and turbodock/turbodx charging systems. Capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2019 Volvo XC60
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volvo XC60?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (12 complaints); brakes (8 complaints); other or unspecified (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo XC60 have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 5, 2023 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Volvo XC60?
- It is 9th of 16 XC60 model years by number of complaints, with 37 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.