2019 VOLVO XC60 Steering Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2019 VOLVO XC60
5 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 VOLVO XC60. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Steering Complaints
My 2019 Volvo XC60 with approximately 65,000 miles, experienced a sudden failure of the electric power steering rack. The vehicle became unable to steer and unsafe to drive. The dealership confirmed that the entire steering rack must be replaced at a cost of nearly $7,000. I was told by an independent second opinion that this kind of steering rack failure is highly unusual at this mileage and may indicate a premature component failure. This is a serious safety risk for drivers. I filed a claim with Volvo’s Goodwill program on October 15, 2025, and after five weeks of no communication from Volvo Corporate (despite endless attempts to reach them on my behalf), the only information I have received is a secondary text from my service rep that Volvo is offering a small portion of coverage — with no explanation or written decision. The lack of transparency, combined with the unusual...
Any switch on the right side of the steering wheel - Up/down/Left/Right/Center switches not functioning or intermittently functioning. It is available for inspection upon request As the buttons are not warning, any signs or anything which comes on the center display cannot be removed or moved The vehicle or component has not been inspected but the technical journal (REF NO: TJ 32033.5.0) for the same was issued - [XXX] There are other forums who have brought the same issue as well [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The right side module buttons on steering wheel stops working
At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. Sometimes this was not very safe, especially when you were on an interstate with limited shoulder space. This appears to be a known issue of Volvo, but since I was out of warranty, I had to cover the cost for the repair. I took my XC60 into an Independent Repair shop and a new Volvo Brand brake booster was installed. This appears to...
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 TO HAVE IT SERVICED. I HAVE SEEN ON VARIOUS BLOGS AND CONSUMER SITES THAT THIS IS A RATHER COMMON OCCURRENCE. I BELIEVE THE ROTORS EITHER ARE NOT EQUIPPED FOR THIS VEHICLE OR THE QUALITY OF THE ROTORS ARE SUBPAR. IF A REMEDY OR RECALL IS NOT SUBSTANTIATED, THE OWNERS SHOULD BE ASSURED BRAKES AND ROTORS WILL BE COVERED BY VOLVO, INDEFINITELY.
Other 2019 VOLVO XC60 Problem Areas
Electrical System
11 complaints
Service Brakes
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint