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2013 Volvo XC60 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2013 Volvo XC60 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 66 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Volvo XC60, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Volvo XC60 owner complaints

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo XC60, describing incidents dated December 24, 2013 to June 2, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Visibility/Wiper 29 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 15 complaints
  • Electrical System 9 complaints
  • Air Bags 7 complaints
  • Structure 5 complaints
  • Engine 3 complaints

Of the 66 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire; across all 66 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11744958 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11721556 · Filed

    During a heavy rain storm, I noticed water running down the inside of the windshield. It impaired my vision.

  • ODI #11702146 · Filed

    The accelerator got stuck and and the engine went full power. It would not shut off and the overheated.

Read all 66 complaints

Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupant

NHTSA #20V378000 · Seat Belts — Front · NHTSA notice

Reported June 30, 2020 · Volvo Car USA LLC

Potentially affected: 308,260 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign R10029 · Owners notified December 10, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information Labels/Part 567

NHTSA #13V084000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported March 5, 2013 · Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

Potentially affected: 7 vehicles

Owners notified March 8, 2013 · Vehicles built January 7, 2013 – January 7, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Volvo 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 with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation."

Safety consequence

With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall began during March 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Defective SRS Control Unit-All cars quarantined

NHTSA #12V439000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive · NHTSA notice

Reported September 10, 2012 · Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

Potentially affected: 9 vehicles

Volvo campaign 257 · Owners notified September 18, 2012

Defect description

Volvo 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 and/or inflatable curtain.

Safety consequence

If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Notes

The Volvo recall campaign number is 257. Consumers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Volvo XC60 model years

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