NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2010 Volvo Xc60 AWD; the most frequently affected component is seats. Owners filed 56 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Seat belts — FrontCampaign 20V378000 · 30 Jun 2020
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
SeatsCampaign 10V591000 · 22 Nov 2010
Problem: 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.
Risk: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com.
Air bagsCampaign 10V564000 · 10 Nov 2010
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the curtain air bag does not perform as intended in the event of a vehicle crash necessitating deployment of that air bag, it may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left and right curtain air bag assembly and adjust if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 9, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com.
Fuel system, otherCampaign 09V477000 · 15 Dec 2009
Problem: 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.
Risk: Damage to the fuel lines may result in a fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel line rail cover for proper attachment and reattach if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 28, 2009. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Structure — Roof and pillarsCampaign 09V463000 · 01 Dec 2009
Problem: 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."
Risk: In the event of a crash the front seat occupants may not have proper protection.
Remedy: These four vehicles are in the possession of dealers in puerto rico and dealers will replace the headliner in the vehicle prior to sale.
SeatsCampaign 09V445000 · 18 Nov 2009
Problem: 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.
Risk: Should this condition occur in a crash the seatbelt may fail to properly restrain the occupant increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the inside of the driver's seat side cover panel free of charge. The recall began on december 22, 2009. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Electrical system — SoftwareCampaign 09V343000 · 01 Sep 2009
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Unknown or other12 · 30%
Electrical system11 · 28%
Visibility/wiper7 · 18%
Structure6 · 15%
Air bags4 · 10%
Wheels3 · 8%
Service brakes3 · 8%
Power train2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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20204
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo xc60. While driving approximately 30 mph, the speedometer displayed 80 mph and the shift lever would shift gears from drive into neutral and then into park independently. The contact mentioned that the electrical system was not working properly. The failure recurred several times. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo xc60. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle and it stalled multiple times. The dealer inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
The steering sticks/locks and pops when turning to the right making if very hard to impossible to steer, but works fine when turning to the left. The problem is worse when the car first starts and improves as it is driven. The steering gear has been replaced twice now (at 34k and 92k miles). The volvo dealer reported…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo xc60. The contact stated that the rear windshield wiper only exhibited two speeds settings and would not completely clear the window when driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer is not aware of the failure. The…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.