This page covers 8 recalls, 56 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Volvo Xc60.
18–21 mpg combined
11.2–13.1 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2010 Volvo XC60, the most consistent complaint pattern across owners involves the electrical system and visibility-related issues, particularly water intrusion and windshield sealing failures. On the electrical side, owners report warning lights illuminating unexpectedly, airbag fault indicators appearing, and various dashboard alerts triggering without clear cause. The visibility complaints center on two related problems: windshield seals that fail to keep water out, allowing leaks onto the steering wheel and into the footwells, and wiper system faults. Several owners describe water collecting in the driver and passenger footbeds after rain, sometimes progressing from minor dampness to standing water over time. A smaller number of reports describe windshields that have partially separated from the body, with the glass reported to flex or lift at highway speeds.
56
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Volvo XC60 has 8 recalls, the most serious being an improperly secured fuel line cover under the vehicle that can expose fuel lines to damage, leading to a fuel leak and potential fire.
On the occupant safety side, several recalls address related concerns. The curtain airbags may have been assembled incorrectly and can fail to fully deploy in a side crash, leaving occupants without protection. Separately but in the same crash scenario, the driver's seat side cover panel can release the seatbelt anchor from the seat frame, meaning the belt may not hold the driver in place during a side impact. There is also a front seatbelt recall covering a broader range of Volvo models including this one, where the belt may not properly secure an occupant in a crash. One recall, limited to vehicles built without a panoramic roof and delivered to Puerto Rico, involves the roof and pillar structure not meeting federal occupant protection standards, which can leave front seat occupants exposed to head injury risk in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to front seats can weaken over time, potentially preventing the seat belt from properly securing an occupant during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable in both front seats.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side airbags may not be made correctly and could fail to fully inflate during a crash, increasing injury risk to occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and adjust both left and right side airbag assemblies as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Curtain airbags may have been assembled incorrectly during manufacturing, causing them to fail to deploy or deploy improperly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and adjust the left and right curtain airbag assemblies as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic cover protecting fuel lines under your vehicle may not be properly attached. If loose, fuel lines could become exposed and damaged, potentially causing fuel leaks.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect the fuel line cover and reattach it if needed to ensure it is secure.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective cover over the fuel lines under your vehicle may not be properly attached, leaving the fuel lines exposed to potential damage.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the fuel line cover for proper attachment and reattach it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headliner interior material does not meet federal safety standards for occupant protection during interior impacts.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the headliner before the vehicle is sold.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat side cover panel may interfere with the seatbelt during a crash on the driver's side, causing the seatbelt anchor point to disengage and reducing seatbelt protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the driver's seat side cover panel to prevent interference with seatbelt function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In certain side-impact crashes, the driver's seat side cover panel may loosen, causing the seatbelt attachment to separate from the seat frame.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the inside of the driver's seat side cover panel at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
