2013 Volvo XC60 Problems

66 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Visibility/Wiper · verdict BUY 78/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Visibility/Wiper27
Unknown Or Other15
Electrical System9
Air Bags7
Structure5
Engine3

In the owners’ words

“Windshield leaks water into cabin. Volvo dealership charged $190 to diagnose problem. Told me I need a new windshield but they do not do glass replacement or repairs. They said sealant is bad at top of windshield. This is the original factory windshield. They referred me to a independent glass company who quoted $900 - $1285 for replacement. Cannot repair only install new windshield. This seems to be a known p”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Volvo XC60 owner
“Factory installed windshield is leaking profusely due to faulty adhesive/primer. This is a well known issue that causes havoc on vital electronic systems and should be a national recall. The loose windshield bond can cause the windshield to detach during a crash. The failed windshield bond compromises the structural integrity of the roof.”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Volvo XC60 owner
“"During airbag deployment, the driver’s hand was burned with blistering. I believe hot gas or chemicals vented abnormally. This caused a painful injury requiring treatment."”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Volvo XC60 owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
30/06/2020Seat Belts:Front SAFETYVolvo 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 Count
10/09/2012Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive SAFETYVolvo 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 an
05/03/2013Equipment:Other:LabelsVolvo 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

Questions owners ask

Is the 2013 Volvo XC60 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 78/100: 66 owner complaints (5.08 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Volvo XC60?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Visibility/Wiper, with 27 of 66 categorised reports.

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The 2013 Volvo XC60 scored 78/100 on the federal record.

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