Every 2017 Volvo XC60 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 18V800000
Nov 13, 2018Electrical System:Software
- Problem
- Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
- Risk
- If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
Full recall details for 18V800000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 17V127000
Jan 3, 2017Air Bags
- Problem
- Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.
Full recall details for 17V127000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V918000
Dec 21, 2016Air Bags
- Problem
- Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.
Full recall details for 16V918000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 16V798000
Feb 11, 2016Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
- Problem
- Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
Full recall details for 16V798000 →
2017 Volvo XC60 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Volvo XC60, reporting 2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries. Volvo has issued at least 291 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System5
- Fuel/Propulsion System3
- Air Bags2
- Engine2
- Power Train2
- Tires2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (152)
- Electrical System (97)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (29)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (18)
- Wheels (18)
- Unknown Or Other (15)
Read Volvo XC60 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Volvo XC60. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“Pulling into a gas station, a turtle warning light (limp mode) came on in the dash, and the car started moving very slowly. Moments later the engine was on fire. Basically the entire front end of the car melted away before the fire department in New Buffalo, Mich., could put it out.”
2017 VOLVO XC60Jul 22, 2026 · MI
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11752029
Injury reportedCrash
“I pulled my car out of the garage, I saw I had not taken the trash out and had my foot on brake. the car has an automatic shut off at stops to save gas. It shut off, I jumped out thinking it was "off" as there was no engine sound. The car started back up and started going forward.”
2017 VOLVO XC60Apr 26, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11519016
Injury reportedCrash
“I WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER SUV IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR, DAMAGING FRONT & REAR DOORS, FRONT PANEL AND BACK PANEL. MY CAR WAS STOPPED GETTING READY TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THE OTHER VEHICLE STOMPED THE GAS TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND HIT ME DIRECTLY.”
2017 VOLVO XC60Sep 3, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11252924
“235/55R19. Tire blowed up while driving on the interstate highway I-57. Tire pressure was checked at 35 psi before the ride.”
2017 VOLVO XC60Aug 18, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11757769
“The support battery for start/stop started to show on the dash and tells me that service is required about 2 weeks ago. "THE LOCATION OF THE BATTERY IS MY CONCERN".”
2017 VOLVO XC60Feb 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11572708
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