2013 VOLVO XC60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
79
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 VOLVO XC60
The 2013 VOLVO XC60 has received a total of 79 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (26 complaints), Unknown Or Other (15 complaints), and Electrical System (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 VOLVO XC60
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2013 VOLVO XC60, potentially affecting up to 924,796 vehicles.
Recall 20V378000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 308,260 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 20V378000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 308,260 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 20V378000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 308,260 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 13V084000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 12V439000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 VOLVO XC60
79 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 VOLVO XC60. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The accelerator got stuck and and the engine went full power. It would not shut off and the overheated.
The accelerator got stuck and and the engine went full power. It would not shut off and the overheated.
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.
"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."
Faulty seal in OEM windshield sealant/silicone causing water to leak on the inside of car, headliner, and inner windshield. Can cause visibility issues and mildew.
Safety Rating for the 2013 VOLVO XC60
The 2013 VOLVO XC60 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 VOLVO XC60
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 VOLVO XC60. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMB00-321-2020-0 — EQUIPMENT
Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance 'FSM330' MY2013 and later. Factory Scheduled Maintenance up to the first 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) as recommended in the Volvo Warranty and Maintenance Information booklet.
SMB00-444-2020-0 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield Cleaning Operation Service Interval Change. Will only be performed at 20k
TJ32169 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This is a Technical Journal: rough shift at N to D or down coast from 5 to 4 then follow service. Install parts kit.
SPJ33152 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This is a Service Product Journal:
SMB0032120160408 — EQUIPMENT
THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN : TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE CUSTOMERS VOLVO OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE, VOLVO CAR USA, LLC ANNOUNCES THE MY 2013 MY2016 VOLVO COMPLIMENTARY FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM USA.
TJ-29426 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
VOLVO: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS SHOWN ALONG WITH MESSAGE IN DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) GEARSHIFT SERVICE AND IS LIKELY DUE TO SW PROBLEM IN GEAR SELECTOR MODULE (GSM). *PE
TJ-27177 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
VOLVO: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SPEED OF VEHICLE IS REDUCED, SLIGHTLY, DUE TO THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) WHEN NO VEHICLES ARE AHEAD. THE FORWARD LOOKING RADAR (FLR) SOFTWARE HAS BEEN IMPROVED AND HAS BEEN INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION. MODELS 2013-2014 124 (S80), 134 (S60), 136 (XC70), 156 (XC60). *PE
TJ-25336 — SUSPENSION:REAR
VOLVO: UNSTABLE REAR SUSPENSION, PULL OR DRIFT DUE TO INCORRECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT OR REAR WHEEL CAMBER ANGLE OR ON UNEVEN ROAD WOULD HAVE CLUNKING OR KNOCKING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION DUE FRONT BUSHING, IN REAR LONGITUDINAL STAY, FAILED. MODELS 2007-2013 S80, S60, V70, XC70, XC60. *PE
TJ-27007 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
VOLVO: IN THE ICM, MENU ITEM IS MISSING FOR TURNING OFF DRL. MODEL 2013 S80, S60, XC70, XC60. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 VOLVO XC60
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO XC60
- 2009 VOLVO XC60 — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO XC60 — 79 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO XC60 — 50 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO XC60 — 56 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO XC60 (current)
- 2014 VOLVO XC60 — 25 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO XC60 — 67 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO XC60 — 45 complaints
- 2017 VOLVO XC60 — 21 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO XC60 — 53 complaints
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- VOLVO S60 — 1,655 total complaints
- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints
- VOLVO V70XC — 521 total complaints