Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2010 Volvo XC60, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other13
- Electrical system11
- Structure7
- Visibility/wiper7
- Visibility5
- Wheels4
- Air bags4
- Fuel system, gasoline3
- Service brakes3
- Engine3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 9 2010 XC60 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2010 Volvo XC60 failed the safety check 2.01% of the time — 20% less often than the average 2010 passenger car (2.50%). Median odometer at inspection: 133,387 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2010
37,328 new Volvo XC60 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2010; the largest markets were Germany (7,478), the United Kingdom (5,132), Italy (4,880).
- Average mass
- 1,850 kg
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 97% · Petrol 2.9%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2010 Volvo XC60 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (149 kW, 200 hp), 2.4 diesel (129 kW, 173 hp) and 2.4 diesel (151 kW, 202 hp), out of 9 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 149 kW 200 hp | 493 |
| 2.4 diesel | 129 kW 173 hp | 399 |
| 2.4 diesel | 151 kW 202 hp | 320 |
| 2.0 diesel | 120 kW 161 hp | 209 |
| 3.0 petrol | 210 kW 282 hp | 107 |
| 2.4 diesel | 120 kW 161 hp | 75 |
| 3.0 petrol | 224 kW 300 hp | 49 |
| 3.2 petrol | 175 kW 235 hp | 37 |
| 3.2 petrol | 179 kW 240 hp | 27 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,746 first registered in 2010 are on Dutch roads; 40% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €60,713.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde820
- Band onvoldoende profiel763
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm357
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld302
- Veer gebroken of gescheurd268
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt218
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen217
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht160
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3,759 cars built in 2010 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 331 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 4,344 of these cars first registered in 2010 took their annual MOT test. 69% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2010 the figure was 60%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.8% | 17.8% |
| Suspension | 11.6% | 15.5% |
| Tyres | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| Brakes | 5.7% | 9.6% |
| Visibility | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.7% | 5.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
211 of these cars first registered in 2010 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 321,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
209 2010 cars are on the New Zealand register; 71% arrived as used imports, 27% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 11.6–13.2 L/100 km (about 18–20 mpg US), CO₂ 267–304 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 3.2 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 9.0 | 11.6 |
| XC60 T6 AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.6 | 10.6 | 12.8 |
| XC60 3.2 AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.4 | 10.5 | 13.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2010 Volvo XC60.
| 2020298 30 Jun 2020 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat… |
| 2010423 23 Nov 2010 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats, the "end stops" on the seat frame rails may be missing. If the end stops are missing, the maximu… |
| 2010397 10 Nov 2010 | Airbag On certain vehicles, the inflatable curtains (lateral airbags) may have manufactured incorrectly. Failure of the inflatable curtain to fully deploy during a cr… |
| 2009350 15 Dec 2009 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel line rail cover that protects the fuel lines under the car, may not be properly attached. If the cover is not properly secured th… |
| 2009334 19 Nov 2009 | Other On certain vehicles, the driver's seat side cover panel (seat control panel) may compromise the functionality of the seatbelt during certain driver's side crash… |
| 2009255 8 Sept 2009 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the software within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may not send a signal to the fuel Pump Electronic Module (PEM). This missing signa… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY HAVE BEEN MIS-ASSEMBLED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THIS MAY CAUSE AN AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY OR NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE FUEL LINE RAIL COVER THAT PROTECTS THE FUEL LINES UNDER THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED EXPOSING THE FUEL LINES TO DAMAGE.
VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES BUILT WITHOUT THE PANORAMIC ROOF AND DELIVERED TO PUERTO RICO FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL (SEAT CONTROL PANEL) IN CERTAIN DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACTS MAY RELEASE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SEATBELT TO THE SEAT FRAME.
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY NOT SEND A SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM). THIS MISSING SIGNAL TO THE PEM INHIBITS THE START OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN SPITE OF THE FUEL PUMP NOT BEING ACTIVATED DUE TO RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE AT IDLE BUT THEN THE ENGINE MAY STALL.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2010 Volvo XC60: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11009811 | This is a Technical Journal: Software Upgrade / Download Guide. If one control unit is upgraded and not all, it may result in various problems. |
| 11007925 | Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| 10249191 | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241651 | Rubber cushion |
| 10234826 | Left front LED flickers after turning car off |
| 10234736 | Sensus screen freezes/system locks up |
| 10234704 | SPA Brake noise |
| 10234698 | 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil. |
| 10234675 | SiriusXM Tuner Replacement Process |
| 10219421 | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions |
| 10219302 | Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair. |
| 10213887 | Center wheel caps, removal instruction |
| 10213885 | The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve. |
| 10213883 | ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations |
| 10213882 | Battery Charger/maintainer requirement |
| 10212892 | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) |
| 10212891 | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| 10205651 | News Letter 70 |
| 10203167 | Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure |
| 10202436 | New Software Products (SP) have been developed to convert a Care Key to a standard key. |
| 10197371 | This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form |
| 10190794 | Create PB with attached word doc. |
| 10190559 | This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns. |
| 10190558 | This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)