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2010 Volvo XC60 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

56 owner complaints analyzed

7 distinct recall campaigns

69,813 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data updated: . 37 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 56 complaints (23.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Electrical and battery issues1017.9%
Braking behavior916.1%
Steering behavior47.1%
Transmission and shifting35.4%
Engine operation35.4%
Fuel system concerns23.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Unknown Or Other
13
Electrical System
11
Visibility/Wiper
7
Structure:Body
6
Air Bags
4
Wheels
4
Engine
3
Service Brakes
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Unknown Or Other13
Electrical System11
Visibility/Wiper7
Structure:Body6
Air Bags4
Wheels4
Engine3
Service Brakes3

Unknown Or Other: 13; Electrical System: 11; Visibility/Wiper: 7; Structure:Body: 6; Air Bags: 4; Wheels: 4; Engine: 3; Service Brakes: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
12
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
11
100,000 to 149,999
5
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00012
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,99911
100,000 to 149,9995
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 2

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2009
3
2010
7
2011
1
2012
3
2013
1
2014
3
2015
1
2016
9
2017
5
2018
2
2019
5
2020
4
2021
2
2022
2
2023
6
2024
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20093
20107
20111
20123
20131
20143
20151
20169
20175
20182
20195
20204
20212
20222
20236
20242

2009: 3; 2010: 7; 2011: 1; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2016: 9; 2017: 5; 2018: 2; 2019: 5; 2020: 4; 2021: 2; 2022: 2; 2023: 6; 2024: 2

Pattern summary

Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10663536 · 2014-12-11 (December 11, 2014)

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 DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10663536 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10871986 · 2016-06-02 (June 2, 2016)

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10871986 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10330965 · 2010-05-18 (May 18, 2010)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WITH THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT A "RADAR BLOCKED" SERVICE LIGHT HAS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1,000. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ALL INFORMATION WAS ACC…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10330965 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10447398 · 2012-02-10 (February 10, 2012)

AFTER STARTING UP FROM A STOP, CITY SAFETY ACTIVATED WITH AN EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATION, WE WERE ALMOST REAR ENDED BY THE CAR BEHIND US. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE BRAKES, VEHICLE IN FRONT WAS ACCELERATING AWAY FROM US, PLENTY OF SPACE BETWEEN US, AND SPACE WAS INCREASING. THIS OCCURRED ON 3 MORE OCCASIONS BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE DEALER. MY WIFE HAS NOT DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE, AS SHE NO LONGER FEELS SAFE, WORRIED ABOUT SELF, AND THE BABY DUE TO HARD STOP OR IF REAR ENDED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10,590 miles reported. Look up ODI 10447398 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10927346 · 2016-11-21 (November 21, 2016)

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 NO PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING PUMP AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE REASONS FOR THE REPEATED FAILURE, SIMPLY REPORTING THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE PROBLEM DID GO AWAY AFTER REPLACING IT AGAIN. THE ISSUE WAS ALSO REP…

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Owner report 11232933 · 2019-07-17 (July 17, 2019)

THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLVO FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS AND I WAS AFFECTED BY BOTH THIS MONTH. 1. WINDSHIELD FOR VOLVO XC60 IS KNOWN FOR A FAILURE OF BONDING ALONG THE TOP EDGE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE GUYS WERE ABLE TO JUST PUSH THE WINDSHIELD UPWARDS AND OUT WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO SHOW ME THAT THERE IS A HUGE GAP ALONG THE TOP EDGE. THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR IN THE PAST 1 MONTH AND ENDED IN A $420 REPAIR THAT INVOLVED POPPING THE WHOLE THING OFF AND RESEALING IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WATER DRIPS ONTO TH…

Owner-reported narrative. 116,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11232933 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10491546 · 2013-01-06 (January 6, 2013)

THE PROBLEM OF THE ENGINE WAS FIRST REPORTED TO CULVER CITY VOLVO ON 12/12/2011. ON 10/30/2012 THE VEHICLE WAS SENT BACK THE 2ND TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. AGAIN, ON 12/05/2012, THE VEHICLE WAS SENT BACK THE 3RD TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I WENT BACK TO CULVER CITY VOLVO TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE ON 12/24/2012. AS SOON AS I STARTED THE ENGINE AT THE DEALER'S PARKING LOT, TWO MESSAGES CAME ON DASHBOARD. ONE WAS "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" AND THE OTHER ONE WAS "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED". THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOOK THE VECHIL…

Owner-reported narrative. 10,229 miles reported. Look up ODI 10491546 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10978669 · 2017-04-15 (April 15, 2017)

WHEN LEAVING WORK, I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE AND FOUND A PIECE OF PLASTIC WITH BEIGE GREASE ALL OVER IT. I LOOKED FURTHER AND SAW A METAL PIN ON THE FLOOR AND ANOTHER SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC. I DIDNT KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM UNTIL READY TO DRIVE OFF I PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND FOUND THE BUTTON ON THE SHIFTING KNOB WAS GONE. THIS WAS THE MISSING PIECE!!

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Owner report 10336669 · 2010-06-16 (June 16, 2010)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THEN RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF THE DEFECTIVE PART THAT WAS REPLACED DURING THE SERVICE REPAIR. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AT TH…

Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10336669 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10928752 · 2016-11-30 (November 30, 2016)

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.

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Owner report 10433372 · 2011-10-27 (October 27, 2011)

2010 VOLVO XC-60. CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE FUEL TANK BEGAN TO BRISKLY LEAK GASOLINE *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUME THE FUEL LINE WHICH CONNECTED TO THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

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Owner report 11205879 · 2019-05-06 (May 6, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK AND THE FUEL PUMP AND REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 199,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205879 at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

56 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

66.1%Usable mileage37 / 56 records
100.0%Valid incident date56 / 56 records
100.0%Valid filing date56 / 56 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates56 / 56 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Electrical System
616.7%
ODI 10453935 · 16,950 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB, THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED. THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE TWENTY-FIVE MINUTES LATER AND THE DOORS WERE UNLOCKED, AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED ON. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,950 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000.

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36.5%
ODI 10469821 · 3,800 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING, AMONGST OTHERS, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A CROSSROADS. VERY DANGEROUS EMERGENCY STOPPING OF THE CAR, ENGINE STOPPED, ALL ALARMS ON, STEERING NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO USE WITHOUT POWER. HAD TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO SERVICE CENTER. VOLVO CLAIMS THIS IS NOTHING MORE THAN A COMMON PLACE ALTERNATOR FAILURE (THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH AUXILIARY BELT TENSIONER). POWER STEERING FAILED ALTHOUGH BATTERY WAS FULLY CHARGED. FOUND ON THE INTERNET THIS OCCURRING SEVERAL TIMES TO OTHER XC60 DRIVE…

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913.6%
ODI 10608342 · 9,000 mi

12/24/13 APPROX 6:00 PM DRIVING APPROX. 65 MPH ON ROUTE 9 SOUTH IN CT WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. NO OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT OR NEARBY AND SUDDENLY THE RED DASHBOARD LIGHT FLASHED AND WARNING SOUNDS AND THE CAR BEGAN TO AUTO BRAKE ABRUPTLY TO 45 MPH. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL THEN RESUMED MY TRIP UNEVENTFULLY. 12/27/13 APPROX 2:00 PM DRIVING APPROX. 60 MPH ON ROUTE 84 IN CT WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. NO OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT OR NEARBY AND SUDDENLY THE RED DASHBOARD LIGHT FLASHED AND WARNING SOUNDS AND THE CAR BEGAN TO A…

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531.3%
ODI 10615386 · 1,200 mi

I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT UNINTENDED ACCELERATION RECENTLY EXPERIENCED WHILE PARKING MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT AND THE MANUFACTURING CANNOT TELL ME IF AND WHEN ANY RECALLS WERE UPDATED ON MY CAR PRIOR TO PURCHASE. THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR AND STARTED TO BREAK INTO A STOP SO I COULD PARK THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. BECAUSE THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD IN FULL THROTTLE IT CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE BRICK BUILDING. THE HIGH VROOM NOISE STARTED AS SOON AS I TURNED INTO THE PARKING SPOT AND STARTED TO BREAK. THE…

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1021.3%
ODI 10732908 · 16,102 mi

THIS 2015 XC 60 VOLVO WAS PURCHASED AS A DEMO. A SALES MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP HAD DRIVEN THE CAR ABOUT 6,500 MILES BEFORE I BOUGHT IT FROM THE DEALER. IN THE 14 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT SEVERAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS MOVING WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT BE MOVING AND THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR TELLING ME I HAD LOW TIRE PRESSURE WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS NOT LOW. LAST WEEK THE SIDE MIRRORS RETRACED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING IN HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC. THE MIRRORS RETRACTED WHEN I…

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37.9%
ODI 11547155

There was (still is) an issue with my 2016 Volvo XC60's electrical wiring. I was driving, about to get onto the highway when my volvo stalled on the on ramp. It wouldn't start, it couldn't be jumped. It had to be towed to the repair shop. They charged me over $1,000.00 for a brand new starter, and after they did it started for one day and then it broke down again. I couldn't even drive it out of the repair shop. I had to get it towed again. The dealership said it was an electrical/wiring issue that could be very expensive. I have found out that…

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531.3%
ODI 11067266 · 13,330 mi

CONSTANT PROBLEMS/FAILURES WITH START/STOP FUNCTION. CAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN FOR NO REASON WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART. CAR HAS TO BE SHUT OFF AND SYSTEM HAS TO BE RE-BOOTED. DEALER SERVICE DEPT CAN FIND NO PROBLEM. MOST RECENTLY, CAR'S STARTER MOTOR FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BY THE DEALER. HAVING THE CAR'S ENGINE START/STOP SYSTEM CONSTANT FAIL IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. WE HAD SERVERAL NEAR-MISS ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS FAILURE. THE WORK AROUND HAS BEEN TO MANUALLY D…

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1130.6%
ODI 11104618 · 1,271 mi

I BOUGH THE CAR IN APRIL 2018 AND IN JUNE 2018 WITH THE CAR HAVING 1200 MILES ON BOARD, WHILE I WAS ON A TRIP 85 MILES AWAY FROM HOME, I'VE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER A STOP ON THE TRIP, I PROCEEDED TO START THE CAR AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF RUNNING IT, A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COULD BE HEARD. ( IT SOUNDED AS IF THE ENGINE WASN'T RECEIVING GAS). WITHIN A MINUTE THE CAR COMPLETED STOPPED. THE ENGINE TURNED OFF ON ITS OWN. I PROCEEDED TO TRY TO TURN THE ENGINE ON A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T COME ON. AT THE THIR…

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1233.3%
ODI 11223132

SAFETY ISSUE THE AUTO-HOLD BRAKE FUNCTION MALFUNCTIONED. I AM USING THIS FEATURE A LOT. WHEN ENTERING A PAID PARKING GARAGE THE CAR STOPPED CORRECTLY BEFORE THE GATE . BUT WHEN OPENING THE DOOR AND UNBUCKLING THE DRIVER'S BELT THE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED- INSTEAD OF ENTERING AUTO PARKING MODE AND BE STOPPED IF MOVED FORWARD FAST, BREAKING THE PARKING GATE COMPLETELY, DAMAGING CITY'S PROPERTY, BREAKING MY MIRROR AND GETTING DENTS ON THE HOOD, DRIVER'S DOOR AND B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL. ALSO MY LEFT ANKLE HAD A BIG BRUISE AND LUMP AFTER THAT, BUT LUCKIL…

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836.4%
ODI 11364197 · 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND SHE DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO HER DESTINATION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V144000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER VOLVO CARS SAN DIEGO LOCATED AT 5350 KEARNY MESA RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111, [phone removed] WHERE THE RECALL…

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1429.2%
ODI 11452548

Today my Sensus in the center console as well as instrument panel that shows the map between the gauges went black and switched my drive mode out of ECO, shutting off my cruise cintrol and turned off my Bluetooth phone call. Rebooted 3 times before becoming stable. This is unsafe and very dangerous. They just did a software update while it was in the dealership recently fixing an unrelated issue for a month. Now I have to try and get a video as they always try to claim they can't duplicate issues... I always have to take videos and recordings n…

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3243.2%
ODI 11447254

Volvo rushed the 2022 model year XC60 with the new Google infotainment to market before all the bugs were worked out. While driving after 4 weeks of ownership, the HVAC was not working so unable to defog the windshield, the turn signal lights were not working, maps and speed limit alerts not working. Had to manually reboot the infotainment to regain these necessary safety features. There are numerous internet forums describing issues with the new Google based infotainment that Volvo is using and the slow response to address them. Even the d…

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2138.9%
ODI 11495523

The headlights malfunctioned two weeks after I purchased the vehicle. The center control panel electronics that controls heating and cooling, the phone, etc failed suddenly and without warning while I was on the highway. There have been multiple problems with this vehicle since I purchased it on September 19. It has been in the shop for about 15 days. A propulsion system warning appeared without warning while I was driving the car. The battery drained for unknown reasons while plugged in to charge. This is not a safe car. It is controlled by…

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730.4%
ODI 11565973

Upon startup, a message may appear that says "Drive to workshop, Propulsion System Service Urgent", this happen after a software update.

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1028.6%
ODI 11674204

I am writing to formally express my significant concerns and dissatisfaction with the recurring software and system issues I have experienced with my Volvo XC60, purchased on 1st February 2025, approximately four months ago. The vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is [XXX] . Since taking delivery, I have encountered multiple persistent problems that have severely impacted the vehicle’s functionality and my overall driving experience. These issues include: Car Sensors: The sensors frequently malfunction, leading to inconvenience and r…

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Unknown Or Other
616.7%
ODI 10748051 · 58,000 mi

THE SEAL IN THE WINDSHIELD FAILED ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN.

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919.6%
ODI 10452693 · 100 mi

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. SYSTEM PROVIDES INCORRECT INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE BLIND SPOT. I BELIEVE THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF ACCIDENT. *TR

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1522.7%
ODI 10870816

MOLD, MILDEW AND BACTERIA GROWING IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INITIALLY NOTICED BECAUSE OF VERY BAD ODOR COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. A DESIGN FLAW IN AIR CONDITIONING/VENTILATION SYSTEM. CONDENSER DOES NOT DRAIN PROPERLY, CAUSING IT TO CLOG AND MOLD/MILDEW AND BACTERIA GROW IN THE SYSTEM. VOLVO'S SOLUTION IS JUST CHANGE THE FILTERS MORE FREQUENTLY TO SPRAY CHEMICALS IN THE SYSTEM RATHER THAN FIX THE PROBLEM. A CHECK ONLINE SHOWS THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER VOLVO OWNERS AFFECTED BY THE PROBLEM. CONDENSER SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED PROPERLY S…

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16.3%
ODI 11607775

When I purchased my 2014 Volvo XC 60 I was told that it was in good overall condition and believe that after driving it for the vehicle in full and brought it back because it needed a current inspection. Within four days of taking it home after the inspection, the PCV valve went bad and I had a minor leak in the middle center top of the windshield that dripped in and left watermarks on my headliner. So again I called the dealer and explained to them what was going on. I took it back they corrected the PCV valve and said that they had my windshi…

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1225.5%
ODI 10758616 · 1,500 mi

MULTIPLE NEAR-MISS COLLISIONS + IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING HORN: THE HORN ON MY 2015.5 VOLVO XC60 HAS FAILED TO WORK EFFECTIVELY ON ABOUT 5 OR MORE OCCASIONS WHEN IT WAS NECESSARY TO WARN ANOTHER VEHICLE OF A POTENTIAL COLLISION (E.G., OTHER CAR CHANGING LANES WITHOUT LOOKING, OTHER CAR BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WITHOUT LOOKING). THIS ISSUES IS CLEARLY A FAILURE IN DESIGN AND NOT A DEFECT SPECIFIC TO OUR VEHICLE, SINCE THE HORN DOES IN FACT WORK. HOWEVER, IT ONLY WORKS IF THE DRIVER TO PRESSES THE LARGE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL EXCEPTIONALLY…

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821.1%
ODI 10943900

THE REARVIEW CAMERA ON THE NEW VOLVO XC 60 2016 IS NOT RELIABLE - IT TENDS TO BECOME EXTREMELY HAZY WITH EVEN A SLIGHT RAINFALL AND PERHAPS THE POSITIONING OF THE CAMERA / THE MATERIAL USED FOR THE LENSES ARE NOT IDEAL. WE HAVE HAD 4 CARS FROM OTHER MANUFACTURERS OVER THE PAST 2-3 YEARS AND NONE OF THEIR VISUAL QUALITY DEGRADED TO THE EXTENT WE ARE SEEING IT ON THE VOLVO XC 60. I HAVE ATTACHED A COUPLE OF PICTURES SHOWING WHAT THE IMAGES LOOK LIKE AFTER A BRIEF RAINFALL.

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212.5%
ODI 11062745 · 4,500 mi

TWO TIMES NOW, DRIVING THROUGH THE SAME ONE-WAY INTERSECTION, THE CITY SAFETY AUTO-BRAKING FUNCTION ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON. I WAS GOING STRAIGHT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, WITH NO NEED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. HOWEVER, THE CITY SAFETY AUTO-BRAKED TO A COMPLETE STOP, PLACING ME AT RISK FROM BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. AN ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED IN MY INFORMATION CENTER CONFIRMING THE CITY SAFETY AUTO-BRAKING FUNCTION WAS ACTIVATED. I BROUGHT TO A VOLVO DEALER AND THEY DID NOT SEE ANY ERROR MESSAGES. I ASKED TO DISABLE THIS FUNCTION, BUT THEY WEREN'T ABL…

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411.1%
ODI 11132304 · 1,500 mi

KEY FOB CAN ACTIVATE THE LIFT GATE WHEN KEY IS IN POCKET BECAUSE THE BUTTONS ARE TOO SENSITIVE ON THE FOB LEADING TO A PERSON GETTING INJURED BY AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING TRUNK. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY LOADING GROCERIES INTO TRUNK.

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513.9%
ODI 11292373 · 26,000 mi

IN A STATIONARY POSITION, TAILGATE DOES NOT FULLY LATCH WHEN BUTTON PRESSED TO CLOSE IT. HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH TAILGATE DOWN FOR IT TO FULLY LATCH. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE PURCHASE.

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522.7%
ODI 11330568 · 4,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY (70 DEGREES EXTERNAL TEMP), MY RIGHT REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WITH NO CONTACT. THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THE ENTIRE WINDOW SHATTERED INTO TINY BITS. *TR

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1122.9%
ODI 11429521

This is in regards to Pilot Assist. My husband and I purchased this vehicle in May of 2021. We have encountered several incidents (while using Pilot Assist). The car has directed us to different lanes, steered us to guardrails and other cars and has failed to break when cars have been stopped in front of us. We have taken the car in to our local Volvo dealership multiple times and they have still not corrected the issues. The first time we took the car in to the dealership, we were told (by the mechanic) it’s not a good system and it will nev…

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1317.6%
ODI 11461521

Volvo XC-60 computer system / software updates malfunctioned. The computer(s) remain in the vehicle (to my knowledge). Without warning, the vehicle failed to start, supposedly because of a software update that failed to work properly. The car routinely has software updates. This is the second time in the 6 months since we leased the car that it has had problems with a software update. We have a home in Ithaca NY, where it can snow for many months of the year. We are put at risk by a car that can fail without warning. When the car failed to sta…

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1120.4%
ODI 11505414

2 of the vehicle’s original tries developed aneurysms at 3000 miles and 3 months of ownership. Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season 235/55 R19 105V M+S DOT XB 08 031B 2722

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313.0%
ODI 11554394

I recently leased a Volvo XC60 and the Camera system is not working at night time. During the daytime the Camera is working and able to capture images….At nighttime, the camera is not able to “see” and the images on the onboard screen are all dark. I have a Volvo XC90 VIN: [VIN removed] with a backup camera and it works at night time and is able to capture images at night time and the images are clearly defined and viewable…. The Volvo XC60 is not able to transmit images to the onboard screen. I believe this maybe a software issue…but I …

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411.4%
ODI 11665042

Camera intermittently stops working with "Camera temporarily unavailable" message. This last a day or two and then it "fixes itself". This is a safety issue that MUST be fixed, Volvo has known about this for years and has done nothing to fix it.

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Visibility/Wiper
616.7%
ODI 11170117

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD (ORIGINAL, FACTORY) ADHESIVE HAS FAILED AND THE WINDSHIELD IS LOOSE. BESIDES THE ANNOYANCE OF WATER LEAKING IN, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE WINDSHIELD IS A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT WHICH RETAINS THE AIRBAGS AND OCCUPANTS. THIS IS APPARENTLY A FAIRLY COMMON KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE FACTORY WINDSHIELDS.

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1941.3%
ODI 11032565

ADHESIVE FAILURE TO THE WINSHIELD GLASS SURFACE

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2740.9%
ODI 10994108 · 84,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WATER LEAK AT GASKET, ABOVE THE STEERING WEEL AREA.

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212.5%
ODI 11453874

Wipers continually run. Headlights will not flip to high beam at times.

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12.1%
ODI 11032208 · 26,680 mi

THE TINTING ON THE REAR WINDOW IS SO DARK, IT MAKES IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ANYTHING WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE TO RELY ON THE SIDE MIRRORS ONLY TO SEE IF THERE IS ANYTHING BEHIND ME. IT BECOMES EXTREMELY CRITICAL WHEN TRYING TO BACK UP USING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. YOU CAN'T SEE ANY DETAILS AND I HAVE SCRAPED OBJECTS BEHIND THE CAR.

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12.6%
ODI 11340580 · 45,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE TOP AND CONDENSATION IMPAIRS VISIBILITY. THIS IS EFFECTING SOME OF THE SAFETY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, SUCH AS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND DOOR CONTROLS.

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00.0%

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25.6%
ODI 11535147

Windshield wiper blade has failed. Previously repaired as part of recall on unsufficient torque on fastening nut. Prior repair has failed and now poses safety risk given low visibility

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00.0%

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14.5%
ODI 11385337 · 17,700 mi

VEHICLE: 2020 VOLVO XC60 - DRIVER OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR FAILS TO AUTOMATICALLY EXTEND FROM A VEHICLE LOCKED ROTATED INWARD POSITION WHEN OUTSIDE IN FREEZING WEATHER. THE MIRROR REMAINS ROTATED INWARD FACING THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. A CALL TO VOLVO USA CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR ADVICE GAVE THE RESPONSE - "WAIT TILL IT UNFREEZES". THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A METHOD TO ROTATE IT MANUALLY OTHER THAT FORCE WHICH APPEARS TO CAUSE BREAKAGE. IF YOU CAN'T WAIT, IT LEAVES THE DRIVER WITHOUT A MEANS OF EASILY SEEING APPROACHING TRAFFIC. FULLY ROTATING …

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24.2%
ODI 11482966

Hi, I bought this XC60 in SEP/2020 which is 2021type. In 2020 winter, after snowing The car's left(driver' window) doesn't work. I have searched the problem of wiper through on-line. I found the recall and then wrote on the manufacturer's online site & regular exam oil change Volvo service. But, I didn't get the right answer. They just this is not a recall SUV. When rainy days I can't see anything both of the wipers don't work and shows a warning of not working. It's too dangerous. I always bring a driver in order to open the window wiper ca…

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22.7%
ODI 11447254

Volvo rushed the 2022 model year XC60 with the new Google infotainment to market before all the bugs were worked out. While driving after 4 weeks of ownership, the HVAC was not working so unable to defog the windshield, the turn signal lights were not working, maps and speed limit alerts not working. Had to manually reboot the infotainment to regain these necessary safety features. There are numerous internet forums describing issues with the new Google based infotainment that Volvo is using and the slow response to address them. Even the d…

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59.3%
ODI 11616749

My Volvo XC60 rear windows turns blurry in the heat. For long I didn't bothered, but recently I have noticed that there are more people facing the same issue with 23 & 25 models. Please see the attached picture. Volvo America is aware about the issue but they have not taken any action.

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14.3%
ODI 11706593

I decided to clean off my windshield with the windshield wiper spray and wipers and noticed my windshield would not turn on at all. I heard no noise from the motor coming on nothing happened when I attempted to turn them on. I knew rain was coming in the next few days so I was worried I was going to have visibility issues. Contacted the dealer who stated they had no loaner available. I had to drive in the rain with no windshield wipers. When I finally dropped my vehicle off to get serviced and explained the issue, the tech explained this has be…

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617.1%
ODI 11620498

Both my rear windows have a haze on them, which interferes with my visibility in direct sun.

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Engine
38.3%
ODI 10534811 · 35,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 84 IN CONNECTICUT WHEN THE LOW OIL LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR, WHICH IS DEALER SERVICED, UNDER WARRANTY, NEEDED ALMOST 2 QUARTS OF OIL. I ADDED THE OIL AND BROUGHT IT TO THE SERVICING DEALER, WHO TOLD ME THAT THE CAR NEEDED NEW RINGS, AND THAT THEY WOULD ALSO REPLACE THE PISTONS. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A DEFECT FOR THIS CAR MODEL, AND HAD BEEN CORRECTED IN LATER MODELS. II WAS UNAWARE THAT THIS CAR HAD ENGINE ISSUES - THERE HAVE BEEN NO NOTICES OR RECALLS FROM VOLVO. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PISTONS AND RINGS,…

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24.3%
ODI 10809799 · 35,000 mi

THE CAR USES AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL. CHECK OIL LIGHT COMES ON WILL DRIVING CAUSING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD WHILE I FIND A SAFE LOCATION TO STOP AND ADD ENGINE OIL.

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34.5%
ODI 11005448 · 28,000 mi

ON JUNE 14TH DRIVING ON TEXAS 195 AT 55MPH WHEN MESSAGE ON "LOW ON COOLANT, PULL OVER". I IMMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND SAW A MAN RACE TO FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. I LOOKED AND THE RAT. FRONT TIRE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FLAMES WERE ALSO COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOWED UP AND F.D. INSURED FIRE WAS OUT, AFTER CONTACTING MY INSURANCE I HAD THE CAR TOWED T GEORGETOWN TEXAS, VOLVO. SERVICE PERSON PERSON TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP SINCE THEY DIDN'T HAVE ONE. I SAID CAR WOULDN'T RUN, …

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425.0%
ODI 10631272 · 6,844 mi

JUNE 25 NEW CAR, MILEAGE 6844. ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON. DOWN 1.5 QT. OIL DEALER LOOKS FOR LEAKS FINDS NONE PERFORMS OIL CHANGE. SCHEDULES VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS. CAR SERVICED JULY 7 UNTIL JULY 14 MILEAGE 7313 TWO PAGES OF PARTS REPLACED. SEPTEMBER 3 CAR RETURNED TO DEALER ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON AGAIN MILEAGE BETWEEN TWO PAGE REPAIR AND 3 RD REPAIR LESS THAN 2000 MILES. VEHICLE IN AT 9384 . SUGGESTED REPAIR BY VOLVO NEW ENGINE. *TR

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1225.5%
ODI 11063405 · 14,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASED, ENGINE DIES, DOES NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE. TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, ESCALATED TO VOLVO. NO CODES, NO TROUBLE FOUND. ON TUESDAY VEHICLE STRANDED IN INTERSECTION, NO POWER. MY WIFE DESPERATELY PUMPED THE ACCELERATOR WITH NO REACTION UNTIL AT LAST THE ENGINE CAME TO LIFE, ALLOWING HER TO CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. THIS WAS A NEAR MISS ACCIDENT. THIS IS THE THIRD NEAR MISS. VOLVO FACTORY TECHNICIAN DECLARED NO FAILURE ON THE BASIS OF A TEST DRIVE, AND NO CODES.

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1539.5%
ODI 11446234 · 70,000 mi

"The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she refilled the oil when she arrived at her residence. The contact noticed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil and she was refilling the oil each 4-6 weeks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, Bobby Rahal of the South Hills, who diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced for more than $4,000 or the dealer stated that adding oil to the car every month would be a cheape…

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212.5%
ODI 11208247

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FAILED AT 56,000 MILES. CAR HAS BECOME INOPERABLE.

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38.3%
ODI 11104618 · 1,271 mi

I BOUGH THE CAR IN APRIL 2018 AND IN JUNE 2018 WITH THE CAR HAVING 1200 MILES ON BOARD, WHILE I WAS ON A TRIP 85 MILES AWAY FROM HOME, I'VE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER A STOP ON THE TRIP, I PROCEEDED TO START THE CAR AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF RUNNING IT, A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COULD BE HEARD. ( IT SOUNDED AS IF THE ENGINE WASN'T RECEIVING GAS). WITHIN A MINUTE THE CAR COMPLETED STOPPED. THE ENGINE TURNED OFF ON ITS OWN. I PROCEEDED TO TRY TO TURN THE ENGINE ON A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T COME ON. AT THE THIR…

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38.3%
ODI 11592078

The moon roof leaks and drains into the area of the electronic gateway. This causes the car to become inoperable, slowing it to a crawl, once in park it will not get out of park, and sometimes results in not being able to turn off the engine. Many error codes become displayed ranging from no parking brake available, ESB not responding, check engine light, and others. According to user forums, this issue has been around since 2017 for many of the models and Volvo will do nothing to repair it or acknowledge it. I have paid $2250 so far and the ve…

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29.1%
ODI 11523444 · 52,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that the service required warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the upper engine torque mount had separated from the motor mount bracket and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was not available.

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612.5%
ODI 11473455

On June 30, 2022 our Volvo XC60 was driven at high speed on I-80 in western NE at dusk in heavy truck traffic before a holiday weekend. With semi’s on 3 sides, and NO WARNING, the vehicle LOST COMPLETE POWER. Driver fought the rapidly slowing car out of the left lane and limped onto right shoulder dodging semi’s. Scary. Only a turtle 🐢 icon appeared on the dash. Online owner’s manual was not avail. There was no response to pressing On call or SOS buttons. Using a phone, the Volvo website said the turtle meant “Reduced Engine Performance” to…

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68.1%
ODI 11469239

4 months old 2022 Volvo XC60 software bug that drained all batteries on board caused the vehicle to not to start, stuck in park, it was impossible disengage parking brake or put the car in neutral. Without any warning or battery low or battery empty indicator, the vehicle failed to start. We were put at risk by a car that can fail without warning and not start at all as we were stranded at a remote location. When the car failed to start, it could only be moved by a flat-bed tow truck, as it was impossible to put the car into neutral and it woul…

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23.7%
ODI 11489778

Four times in the last five days as I was braking for a red light or braking as I entered a drive thru, the engine surged and revved to between 3000 RPM and 4000 RPM. I had to use all my power to brake the car and I then put it into Neutral, or shut off the car. Within a few seconds or upon restarting the RPMs were back to normal. I DID NOT push on the accelerator by mistake. The car only has 300 miles so I took it to the dealer. The engine had no codes and they had me drive around with the Service Manager but all was fine. On my way home the s…

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28.7%
ODI 11573057

I was backing into my garage in reverse gear when there was a sudden power surge and the car accelerated rapidly backwards (without me pushing the gas pedal), which led to a crash that caused substantial damage to the car. The car was out of my control, with it accelerating without reason, so something failed on the car. I do not know what component failed, only that there was a sudden and rapid acceleration in reverse. There are no warning lights and the car was taken for an estimate and damages exceed $10,000.

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12.9%
ODI 11765184

was on interstate I-95 8:00am doing speed limit when car soundly reduces speed to zero and had to maneuver over four lanes of traffic to avoid death i am also disabled and have a permanit disabled license plate. the car light stated engine failure lights and only after almost dieing was able to put on hazard and car would not idle past 10MPH while vibrating and jolting causing excruciating pain

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Service Brakes
25.6%
ODI 10494944 · 21,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL STREET THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN, BRAKING THE VEHICLE TO A SUDDEN STOP AND LOCKING THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE MIDDLE OF MOVING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT NARROWLY AVOIDING A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START OR BE MOVED AND HAD TO BE PLACED ON A FLATBED BY THE USE OF A DOLLY SYSTEM. IF THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY CONTROL WOULD HAVE BEEN LOST CAUSING A VERY SERIOUS AND MOST LIKELY FATAL ACCIDENT. PLEASE ADVISE THE NEXT STEP IN THIS PR…

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23.0%
ODI 11220803 · 60,000 mi

UNEVEN BRAKE WEAR . THE CAR HAS 60000 MILES AND THE BACK BRAKES HAVE NEEDED TO BE CHANGED TWICE AS WELL AS ROTORS. THE FRONT PAD HAVE YET TO BE REPLACED.

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16.3%
ODI 11298172 · 87,031 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE A WEEK AGO, I USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH I USE WHEN I PARK IN MY DRIVEWAY BECAUSE IT'S SLANTED. WELL AFTER THE FIRST TIME I DISENGAGED IT WENT TO DRIVE AND HEARD A WEIRD NOISE WHEN COMING TO A STOP WHICH ONLY GOT WORSE. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER TO FIND OUT THAT THE E-BRAKE NEVER FULLY DISENGAGED ON THE RIGHT SIDE ONLY. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACED BUT NOW I'M NOT COMFORTABLE USING THE E BRAKE AT ALL OUT OF FEAR IT WILL DESTROY ANOTHER ASSEMBLY. ALSO SINCE I GOT IT BACK I HAVE NOTICED WEIRD E…

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24.3%
ODI 10906464 · 41,000 mi

WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, I HAD TOLD SACRAMENTO NELLO VOLVO THAT THERE WAS A ISSUE WITH THE HANDLING OF THE CAR. I DID NOT LOOK AT THE ROTORS WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE COUNTRY FIVE TIMES SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR SO, I HAVE BEARLY DRIVEN THE VEHICLE. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED WHEN I USED THE BRAKES IN A HARD STOP AND THEY FAILED TO PREVENT A COLLISION. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET DRIVING NORTH TOWARDS TRAVIS AFB.

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37.9%
ODI 11041530 · 10,000 mi

CITY SAFETY BRAKES FOR NO REASON. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKES GRAB AND CAR LUNGES FORWARD, SOMETIME THE CITY SAFETY MESSAGE APPEARS AND OTHER TIMES IT DOES NOT. I WAS BREAKING FOR A STOP WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO REAR ENDED BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. HAS ME WORRIED IF WIFE IS DRIVING. DEALER SAID THERE IS NO PROBLEM, NOT SO!

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16.3%
ODI 11515761

Got into my car, pulled out of a parking spot and approached a stop sign. The brakes suddenly became extremely mushy and the brake peddle went all the way to the floor. I didn't notice an issue when I pulled out of the parking spot. I was unable to continue driving as the brakes were not usable. I had the car towed to the dealer and they indicated the brake booster and vacuum pump failed due to "normal wear and tear". The vehicle was purchased at, and always maintained at our local Volvo dealer. Luckily no accident occurred.

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719.4%
ODI 11182168 · 5,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS - WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY ON A REGULAR CITY STREET THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. WITH NO POWER AVAILABLE, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE ALSO AFFECTED. THIS CAUSED AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET. AFTER A MINUTE OR SO THE ENGINE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE ENGINE SHUTOFF OPTION WAS DISABLED AND ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS HAD BEEN WORKING NORMALLY AT THE TIME.

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822.2%
ODI 11223132

SAFETY ISSUE THE AUTO-HOLD BRAKE FUNCTION MALFUNCTIONED. I AM USING THIS FEATURE A LOT. WHEN ENTERING A PAID PARKING GARAGE THE CAR STOPPED CORRECTLY BEFORE THE GATE . BUT WHEN OPENING THE DOOR AND UNBUCKLING THE DRIVER'S BELT THE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED- INSTEAD OF ENTERING AUTO PARKING MODE AND BE STOPPED IF MOVED FORWARD FAST, BREAKING THE PARKING GATE COMPLETELY, DAMAGING CITY'S PROPERTY, BREAKING MY MIRROR AND GETTING DENTS ON THE HOOD, DRIVER'S DOOR AND B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL. ALSO MY LEFT ANKLE HAD A BIG BRUISE AND LUMP AFTER THAT, BUT LUCKIL…

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418.2%
ODI 11364197 · 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND SHE DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO HER DESTINATION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V144000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER VOLVO CARS SAN DIEGO LOCATED AT 5350 KEARNY MESA RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111, [phone removed] WHERE THE RECALL…

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918.8%
ODI 11433852

The contact owned a 2021 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate and the brakes failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into a nearby fence causing the vehicle to flip. The air bags did deploy. The contact received injuries to their right shoulder and left knee. Medical attention was needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and had not been deemed totaled as of yet however, damage to the vehicle would be considered unrepairable. The dealer was informed of the i…

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68.1%
ODI 11450315

electrical Emergency break do not function in steep slope, project message “the emergency break can hold vehicule weight” seriously that scare me

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916.7%
ODI 11500730

On Friday, January 6, 2023, I left work in my 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge. As I merged onto I26 nothing appeared out of the ordinary. As I began to speed up, my tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) alerted me to a low-pressure situation. I pulled to the side of the road and requested roadside assistance. The rear driver-side tire had a screw embedded in the tread. A plug was placed by roadside assistance, and I was told to proceed to the dealership for a new tire as the side wall had damage. About a mile from the dealership my TPMS again beg…

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313.0%
ODI 11700070

Brakes sometimes do not engage when parked and putting the car into drive or reverse gears. The car performs automatic brake checks when the car is parked. Sometimes, if I happen to press the brake pedal as one of these checks is starting, the brake pedal doesn’t press down all the way. I can still start the car though and put it into drive or reverse while pressing the brake pedal until it stops, though the pedal only depresses partway. Once the car is in drive or reverse, it rolls 1-2 feet, with my foot still pressing the brake pedal, before …

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Fuel/Propulsion System
12.8%
ODI 10472122

VEHICLE WAS COASTING INTO PARKING SPOT AND EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, HIT WALL. NEITHER GAS NOR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT THIS POINT AND FLOOR MATS WERE CLEAR OF PEDALS. *TR

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12.2%
ODI 11382961 · 114,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS NO FUEL EVEN WHEN FULL OR AT TIMES SHOWS ABOUT 1/3 FULL EVEN WHEN FULL. AND DOES NOT DECREASE - ALLOWING FOR POSSIBLE RUNNING OUT OF GAS- CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD

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11.5%
ODI 11437908

The gas gauge no longer reports accurate level of fuel in tank. Thousands of people have reported this issue, yet no recall exists, though this endangers lives - especially in the deserts of the southwest. Volvo service quotes are aways ripoffs, quoting $3000 minimum.

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16.3%
ODI 10633335 · 3,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS OPERATING A VERY BRAND NEW 2014 XC - OWNED FOR 6 WEEKS - WHEN DRIVING IT ON A HIGHWAY IT BEGAN TO FRIGHTENINGLY SLOW DOWN AND SPUTTER. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE HIGHWAY, AND IT TURNED OUT THE CAR HAD RUN OUT OF GAS. HOWEVER: THE COMPUTER FUEL GAUGE STILL SHOWED ALMOST HALF A TANK REMAINING. THIS WAS OBVIOUSLY A SCARY INCIDENT. THE CAR WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, REPLACING THE GAUGE DID NOT WORK, AND THEN THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK IN ITS ENTIRETY TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. *TR

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48.5%
ODI 11063405 · 14,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASED, ENGINE DIES, DOES NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE. TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, ESCALATED TO VOLVO. NO CODES, NO TROUBLE FOUND. ON TUESDAY VEHICLE STRANDED IN INTERSECTION, NO POWER. MY WIFE DESPERATELY PUMPED THE ACCELERATOR WITH NO REACTION UNTIL AT LAST THE ENGINE CAME TO LIFE, ALLOWING HER TO CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. THIS WAS A NEAR MISS ACCIDENT. THIS IS THE THIRD NEAR MISS. VOLVO FACTORY TECHNICIAN DECLARED NO FAILURE ON THE BASIS OF A TEST DRIVE, AND NO CODES.

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00.0%

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318.8%
ODI 11222035 · 35,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT REPORT THE FUEL LEVEL ACCURATELY. OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS RUN OUT OF GAS 3 TIMES, ALL WHEN THERE WERE TWO BARS OF FUEL ON THE GAUGE, AND THE REMAINING MILEAGE HAS BEEN BETWEEN 80-90 MILES. THERE CLEARLY SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM. THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A VOLVO DEALER AND THEY SAID THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING FINE. I'LL TAKE IT BACK AGAIN AND MAYBE THEY WILL FIX IT THIS TIME. THE LAST TIME IT RAN OUT WAS YESTERDAY ON AN OFF-RAMP OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 10:00 PM. IT WAS DARK BECAUSE THERE WERE…

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00.0%

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38.3%
ODI 11645394

Three incidents have occurred in three months. Unintended Acceleration Incident #1. While turning right after a full stop on an uphill incline, the vehicle accelerated so quickly that the steering wheel couldn't be return to the neutral position before hitting a roadside signpost approximately 25 ft away. The impact was severe enough to cause the right front headlight to be broken, the right front wheel well liner to be ripped out, the right A-pillar to be dented, and the right mirror to be ripped off. No physical injuries occurred. Unintend…

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14.5%
ODI 11758682

On July 28, 2026, while driving my 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered, the vehicle repeatedly displayed “Hybrid system failure – Service required,” together with the check-engine light and hybrid/battery warning indicators. The warning repeatedly reappeared while the vehicle was being driven. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Volvo dealer, North Point Volvo, on July 30, 2026. The dealer diagnosed a fault in high-voltage battery cell module “B” and documented that the module requires replacement. Repair Order #522934 states that the re…

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510.4%
ODI 11473455

On June 30, 2022 our Volvo XC60 was driven at high speed on I-80 in western NE at dusk in heavy truck traffic before a holiday weekend. With semi’s on 3 sides, and NO WARNING, the vehicle LOST COMPLETE POWER. Driver fought the rapidly slowing car out of the left lane and limped onto right shoulder dodging semi’s. Scary. Only a turtle 🐢 icon appeared on the dash. Online owner’s manual was not avail. There was no response to pressing On call or SOS buttons. Using a phone, the Volvo website said the turtle meant “Reduced Engine Performance” to…

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56.8%
ODI 11482261

I was driving on a highway over 55 MPH when the Power Limitation Indicator symbol, the red warning symbol and the Emission control system flashed on which immediately limited my maximum speed to 45 MPH. This instant deceleration in high-speed traffic almost caused the car behind me to rear-end my car. I put on my flashers and exited the highway ASAP. The error light stayed on until the car's electric battery had been drained and the gasoline engine was being used 100%. Two weeks later the Power Limitation Indicator symbol flashed on again but…

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611.1%
ODI 11489778

Four times in the last five days as I was braking for a red light or braking as I entered a drive thru, the engine surged and revved to between 3000 RPM and 4000 RPM. I had to use all my power to brake the car and I then put it into Neutral, or shut off the car. Within a few seconds or upon restarting the RPMs were back to normal. I DID NOT push on the accelerator by mistake. The car only has 300 miles so I took it to the dealer. The engine had no codes and they had me drive around with the Service Manager but all was fine. On my way home the s…

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28.7%
ODI 11573057

I was backing into my garage in reverse gear when there was a sudden power surge and the car accelerated rapidly backwards (without me pushing the gas pedal), which led to a crash that caused substantial damage to the car. The car was out of my control, with it accelerating without reason, so something failed on the car. I do not know what component failed, only that there was a sudden and rapid acceleration in reverse. There are no warning lights and the car was taken for an estimate and damages exceed $10,000.

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25.7%
ODI 11700555

When arriving at the high school parking lot to pick our grandson up from band practice, we experienced Sudden Unintended Acceleration of our vehicle as we attempted to pull into a parking spot. This resulted in a collision with another vehicle that had backed into the parking space in front of us. That driver was inside her vehicle and claimed injuries. As you can imagine we were pulling into the space at a very slow rate of speed when all of a sudden the car lunged forward at a high rate of speed, jumped two parking lot cement barriers and sl…

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Air Bags
25.6%
ODI 10680994 · 63,156 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE WARNING LIGHT WAS RESET BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:10V489000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,156.

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24.3%
ODI 10818456 · 49,000 mi

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY DRIVING MY VOLVO XC60. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 100KM/H AND RAN INTO THE BACK OF A SEMI THAT WAS TRAVELING AT AN APPROX SPEED OF 80KM/H. THE IMPACT WAS IN THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) SIDE OF MY XC-60 AND THE LEFT REAR OF THE SEMI. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ANYWHERE ON THE VOLVO. THANKFULLY, NOBODY WAS SERIOUSLY HURT AS ALL WERE WEARING SEATBELTS. BASED ON THE SEVERITY AND SPEED OF THE IMPACT, I AM VERY SUPRISED AND CONCERNED THE AIRBAG SYSTEM DIDN'T FUNCTION.

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710.6%
ODI 11073317 · 70,000 mi

CAR LEAKS WATER INSIDE,COMING FROM BOTH A PILLARS .THIS IS WHERE THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS ARE LOCATED. THIS CLEARLY IS A SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH AND VOLVO OF NORTH AMERICA WHERE SUED IN NJ FOR THIS TYPE OF WATER INTRUSION PROBLEM. THIS OCCURS WHEN IT RAINS AND CAR JUST SITS WHILE PARKED .

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36.4%
ODI 11153176 · 34,000 mi

DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT RAN HEAD ON INTO LIGHT POLE WITH CONCRETE BOTTOM AT LESS THAN 10MPH. ALL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND RIGHT WRIST SEVERELY BURNED. ALMOST NO DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER INSURANCE CLAIM PROPOSED AT 9400 TO GET FIXED. ## VIN PASSED ## XC60 T5 2015 ##

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25.3%
ODI 11257227 · 27,000 mi

I DROVE MY CAR TO THE GARAGE AND WANT TO TURN OFF THE CAR. THE CAR SUDDENLY START TO ACCELERATE AND WENT THROUGH MY GARAGE DOOR. ALL SIDE AIRBAGS ARE POPPED UP, BUT NOT FRONT AIRBAG. *DT *AS AROUND A YEAR AGO, WHEN MY DROVE HER CAR SLOWLY DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE CAR STOPPED AND NEEDED TO TURN ON THE CAR. I AM NOT THE EXPERT BUT THINK THE ELECTRIC CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE PROBLEM OF MY CAR.

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212.5%
ODI 11252924 · 19,600 mi

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. DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AFTER IMPACT AND ALL OF THESE PARTS REPLACED. AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER INDICATED THAT THIS MODEL VOLVO DOES NOT HAVE SIDE AIRBAGS. PLEASE ADVISE..

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38.3%
ODI 11492401

Rainwater leaked into front of vehicle and settled in undercarriage causing a short in the passenger side airbag and error message for gear selector. The warning light for the airbag lit up. The vehicle has been inspected by a dealership and the cause of the problem was a clog in the drainage system under the windshied. The clog was redirecting water down into the vehicle and destroyed the main wiring harness. My passenger's safety was at risk because the airbag malfunctioned during driving. Other components could have also shorted out. T…

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411.1%
ODI 11298948 · 2,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN THE HOLD POSITION, AS I WAS COMPLETING A TRANSACTION AT MY PNC BANK DRIVE UP. UPON LEAVING MY FOOT TORCHED THE ACCELERATOR LIGHTLY.SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE AT A VERY HIGH SPEED. I BRAKED BUT COULD NOT STOP. YOU COULD HEAR THE ENGINE REVVING. I CHOOSE TO HIT A LARGE TREE RATHER THAN ENTER A MAIN ROAD.THE CAR WAST TOTALED.

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14.5%
ODI 11495081

The contact owns a 2020 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, an SRS service air bag message was displayed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and was awaiting an appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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24.2%
ODI 11475285

Side impact curtain air bags only deployed on right side (side of impact), causing head concussion from hitting driverside window on left side. Vehicle has been towed for repair, but may still be available for inspection for a short time. Fire department stated airbags tried but failed deployment. Contacted dealer. Dealer said contact Volvo North America. Volvo has yet to connect me to the right person or department.

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11.4%
ODI 11502952

I have had several software/computer issues since purchase. Now the whole control system has failed and all safety functions are dead, in addition to radio, heating/cooling and voice command systems.

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Structure:Body
38.3%
ODI 10726452 · 68,000 mi

WINDSHIELD SEAL FAILED, RESULTING IN WATER LEAK. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THE WINDSHIELD BONDING FAILURE MAY RESULT IN THE AIRBAGS FAILING TO FUNCTION AS THEY SHOULD.

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48.7%
ODI 10818456 · 49,000 mi

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY DRIVING MY VOLVO XC60. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 100KM/H AND RAN INTO THE BACK OF A SEMI THAT WAS TRAVELING AT AN APPROX SPEED OF 80KM/H. THE IMPACT WAS IN THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) SIDE OF MY XC-60 AND THE LEFT REAR OF THE SEMI. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ANYWHERE ON THE VOLVO. THANKFULLY, NOBODY WAS SERIOUSLY HURT AS ALL WERE WEARING SEATBELTS. BASED ON THE SEVERITY AND SPEED OF THE IMPACT, I AM VERY SUPRISED AND CONCERNED THE AIRBAG SYSTEM DIDN'T FUNCTION.

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57.6%
ODI 11014148 · 55,000 mi

I RECENTLY NOTICED WATER INTRUDING INTO THE TOP SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE ISSUE PERSISTED OVER THE COURSE OF A COUPLE WEEKS UNTIL THE WATER INTRUSION BECAME SEVERE AND RISKED ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER CONTACTING SAFELITE AUTO GLASS I WAS INFORMED BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT THIS ISSUE IS COMMON ACROSS VOLVO VEHICLES IN HIS EXPERIENCE. THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT SEALED TO THE CAR AND COULD BE EASILY SEPARATED WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEOS AND PHOTOS OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE WHICH WOULD CAUSE TH…

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24.3%
ODI 11153176 · 34,000 mi

DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT RAN HEAD ON INTO LIGHT POLE WITH CONCRETE BOTTOM AT LESS THAN 10MPH. ALL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND RIGHT WRIST SEVERELY BURNED. ALMOST NO DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER INSURANCE CLAIM PROPOSED AT 9400 TO GET FIXED. ## VIN PASSED ## XC60 T5 2015 ##

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16.3%
ODI 11252924 · 19,600 mi

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. DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AFTER IMPACT AND ALL OF THESE PARTS REPLACED. AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER INDICATED THAT THIS MODEL VOLVO DOES NOT HAVE SIDE AIRBAGS. PLEASE ADVISE..

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38.3%
ODI 11194622

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V046000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. RUSNAK VOLVO (2025 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

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411.1%
ODI 11298948 · 2,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN THE HOLD POSITION, AS I WAS COMPLETING A TRANSACTION AT MY PNC BANK DRIVE UP. UPON LEAVING MY FOOT TORCHED THE ACCELERATOR LIGHTLY.SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE AT A VERY HIGH SPEED. I BRAKED BUT COULD NOT STOP. YOU COULD HEAR THE ENGINE REVVING. I CHOOSE TO HIT A LARGE TREE RATHER THAN ENTER A MAIN ROAD.THE CAR WAST TOTALED.

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14.5%
ODI 11742884

The seal on my 2020 Volvo XC60 moonroof allowed water to leak under the floorboards. My car is only 6 years old. We had a lot of rain over a short period and I noticed the sound of water sloshing around under the floor. Nothing was wet inside the car. My Check Engine light came on as well. I took it to the Volvo service dept. They are now saying wires are corroded and that it will cost me over $11,000 to fix this problem. Again - my car is only 6 years old, and less than 70K miles. With my previous Volvo, that I had for 18 years, I never had th…

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11.9%
ODI 11493711

After having my car for three weeks, the paint was permanently damaged by an inordinate amount of leaf prints and water stains. Even multiple rounds of polishing didn't fix the issue. Volvo claims this is not covered under warranty, as the damage occurred because of outside influences. I have a hard time believing they think this is an acceptable level of damage from a quite benign, normal level of outside exposure, especially because the dealership GM, the salesman, the detailer, and several car paint experts have never seen this before.

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25.7%
ODI 11701020

The rear tailgate has a feature that allows a driver to open it by waving their foot underneath the bumper in case their hands are full. The system will also unsafely cause the door to close if a person places their foot too close when loading cargo. This has twice lowered the door on my head. The most recent time causing bleeding when the latch struck my scalp. This feature should only be used to open the gate, not close it.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Unknown Or Other67,900–87,000 mi80,000 mi9
ODI 10372782 · 3,142 mi

ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS A NEW CAR, WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF PURCHASE, THE AIR-CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. WHEN WE BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT A PEBBLE HIT THE CONDENSER, AND I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE CHARGED $950.00 FOR THE REPAIR. I GOT A MANAGER AND THE OWNER OF THE DEALERSHIP INVOLVED, AND THEY FINALLY AGREED NOT TO CHARGE ME. INASMUCH AS I AM ON THE TOLL ROAD EVERY DAY, AND I AM NOT DRIVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD, I THINK THIS HAS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW BECAUSE THERE APPARENTLY IS NOT PROTECTION FOR THE CONDENSER. WHAT…

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ODI 10633864 · 48,600 mi

DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OR BEHIND ME. SUDDENLY THE CAR ENGAGED THE CITY SAFETY AND IT CAME TO AN ABRUPT HALT. *TR

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ODI 10871986 · 87,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

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Electrical System73,907–107,500 mi87,000 mi7
ODI 10663536 · 78,000 mi

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 DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

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ODI 10871986 · 87,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

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ODI 10928752 · 99,000 mi

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.

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Visibility/WiperToo few reports for a range84,950 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10926980 · 102,000 mi

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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. SJ

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ODI 11318633 · 67,900 mi

MY VEHICLES WINDSHIELD LEAKS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DURING AND RECIVEING A CAR WASH ON A TEACK IN NEUTRAL.

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Structure:Body76,357–99,000 mi90,000 mi5
ODI 10870090 · 76,357 mi

DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND NOT WHILE IT WAS IN MOTION. THE DOOR HAD TO BE TIED SHUT TO DRIVE IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR REPAIR. DEALER FOUND THE LATCH WAS WORN AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS 80,000 HIGHWAY MILES ON IT.

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ODI 10918426 · 65,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS HELD IN PLACE ONLY BY 3 PLASTIC TABS. WITH TIME THOSE TABS BECOME BRITTLE AND BREAK, AND THE HEADLIGHTS COME OFF COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM THE CAR, HELD ONLY BY THE WIRING.

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ODI 10928752 · 99,000 mi

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.

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Air BagsToo few reports for a range69,813 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10871986 · 87,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

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ODI 10969838 · 69,813 mi

VOLVO XC60 FLOODED WHEN PARKED & POOL OF WATER GATHERED IN DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD WATER DAMAGE IN ELECTRICAL HAS COMPROMISED SAFETY SYSTEM PER DEALER (AIR BAG WARNING WENT OFF). DEALER INDICATED AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN EVENT OF CRASH (YIKES, NHTSA PLEASE CAN YOU PUT TO TOP OF PRIORITY LIST TONSEE WHAT OTHER VOLVOS MAY BE AFFECTED?) DUE TO COMPUTER BOARD DAMAGE DUE TO WATER LEAK. DEALER INDICATED WINDSHIELD NEEDS TO BE RESEALED (DEALER FOUND WINDSHIELD LEAKING& ADVISED WHEN PRESSED WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE). SUNROOF LEAKING & DEALER ADVISED DUE T…

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ODI 11000125 · 35,000 mi

COWL TRAIN CLOGGED AND SUNROOF DRAIN TUBES CLOGGED CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULBS EVER FEW WEEKS. WATER GATHERED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AS WELL AS THE REAR PASSENGER FLOOR. WATER IN SIDE BOARDS AS WELL. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON STATING URGENT SERVICE NEEDED. THE POWER BUTTON FOR THE SUNROOF CURTAIN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. AS WELL AS THE FAN MOTOR RUNS AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. ALL SIGNS OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE CLOGGED TUBES AND COWL TRAIN. I WANT TO BE P…

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WheelsToo few reports for a range34,614 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10565871 · 34,614 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE LOW TIRE PRESS WARNING CAME ON AFTER PULLING INTO SERVICE STATION, APPROX 2 BLOCKS PRESSURE IN TIRE WAS 25# WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADD AIR THE VALVE STEM END FELL OFF EXPOSING THE SHRADER VALVE. AFTER TAKING TO DEALER THEY REPLACED TIRE PRESS MONITOR MODULE UNDER WARRANTY. AAPPROX 6 MONTHS EARLIER I HAD A LOW AIR PRESS WARNING ON A DIFFERENT WHEEL AND AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 1/4 MILE HOME INSPECTION SHOWED VALVE STEM WAS GONE, DEALER REPLACED PRESS SENDER UNIT AND TIRE AT MY EXPENSE. XC70 HAS TJ24767 DATED DEC 2011 THAT ADDRESSES TPMS…

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ODI 10783044 · 30,000 mi

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR GAUGES ARE CORRODED AND HAVE FAILED ON THREE WHEELS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS.

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ODI 10846341 · 92,000 mi

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION FROM ROAD SALT AND CAN BLOW OUT VALVE STEM RAPIDLY DEFLATING THE TIRE. WE HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A TRIP WITH THE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT AT HOME WHEN A SHORT TIME LATER THE VALVE STEM HAD BLOWN OUT DEFLATING THE TIRE.

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EngineToo few reports for a range130,165 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10491546 · 10,229 mi

THE PROBLEM OF THE ENGINE WAS FIRST REPORTED TO CULVER CITY VOLVO ON 12/12/2011. ON 10/30/2012 THE VEHICLE WAS SENT BACK THE 2ND TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. AGAIN, ON 12/05/2012, THE VEHICLE WAS SENT BACK THE 3RD TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I WENT BACK TO CULVER CITY VOLVO TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE ON 12/24/2012. AS SOON AS I STARTED THE ENGINE AT THE DEALER'S PARKING LOT, TWO MESSAGES CAME ON DASHBOARD. ONE WAS "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" AND THE OTHER ONE WAS "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED". THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOOK THE VECHIL…

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ODI 11186220 · 130,165 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL TRAP, AIR SENSOR, AND AIR FILTER NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. VOLVO CARS OF MISSION VIEJO (28730 MARGUERITE PKWY, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692) WAS CONTACTED VIA PHONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF …

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ODI 11324184 · 176,133 mi

MY CUSTOMER WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63, HAD JUST PASSED OVER I-70 WHEN THE CUSTOMER HEARD A POOF AND SMOKE STARTED BELLOWING FROM THE HOOD AND THE TAILPIPE. THEY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT BY THEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AS WELL. THEY GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND CALLED 911 BECAUSE OF SMOKE STARTED TO THICKEN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER, FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT (PASS) SIDE OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 25-30 SECONDS, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD AS WELL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT T…

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Service BrakesToo few reports for a range82,300 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10633864 · 48,600 mi

DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OR BEHIND ME. SUDDENLY THE CAR ENGAGED THE CITY SAFETY AND IT CAME TO AN ABRUPT HALT. *TR

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ODI 11232933 · 116,000 mi

THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLVO FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS AND I WAS AFFECTED BY BOTH THIS MONTH. 1. WINDSHIELD FOR VOLVO XC60 IS KNOWN FOR A FAILURE OF BONDING ALONG THE TOP EDGE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE GUYS WERE ABLE TO JUST PUSH THE WINDSHIELD UPWARDS AND OUT WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO SHOW ME THAT THERE IS A HUGE GAP ALONG THE TOP EDGE. THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR IN THE PAST 1 MONTH AND ENDED IN A $420 REPAIR THAT INVOLVED POPPING THE WHOLE THING OFF AND RESEALING IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WATER DRIPS ONTO TH…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 248 reports

2022: 48 complaints · 2023: 36 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022273648
2023212536
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20227103
20234806

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentUnknown Or OtherElectrical SystemVisibility/WiperStructure:BodyAir BagsWheelsEngineService Brakes
Unknown Or Other—
3
ODI 10871986 · 87,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

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ODI 10969838 · 69,813 mi

VOLVO XC60 FLOODED WHEN PARKED & POOL OF WATER GATHERED IN DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD WATER DAMAGE IN ELECTRICAL HAS COMPROMISED SAFETY SYSTEM PER DEALER (AIR BAG WARNING WENT OFF). DEALER INDICATED AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN EVENT OF CRASH (YIKES, NHTSA PLEASE CAN YOU PUT TO TOP OF PRIORITY LIST TONSEE WHAT OTHER VOLVOS MAY BE AFFECTED?) DUE TO COMPUTER BOARD DAMAGE DUE TO WATER LEAK. DEALER INDICATED WINDSHIELD NEEDS TO BE RESEALED (DEALER FOUND WINDSHIELD LEAKING& ADVISED WHEN PRESSED WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE). SUNROOF LEAKING & DEALER ADVISED DUE T…

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ODI 11232933 · 116,000 mi

THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLVO FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS AND I WAS AFFECTED BY BOTH THIS MONTH. 1. WINDSHIELD FOR VOLVO XC60 IS KNOWN FOR A FAILURE OF BONDING ALONG THE TOP EDGE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE GUYS WERE ABLE TO JUST PUSH THE WINDSHIELD UPWARDS AND OUT WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO SHOW ME THAT THERE IS A HUGE GAP ALONG THE TOP EDGE. THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR IN THE PAST 1 MONTH AND ENDED IN A $420 REPAIR THAT INVOLVED POPPING THE WHOLE THING OFF AND RESEALING IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WATER DRIPS ONTO TH…

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1
ODI 11318633 · 67,900 mi

MY VEHICLES WINDSHIELD LEAKS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DURING AND RECIVEING A CAR WASH ON A TEACK IN NEUTRAL.

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1
ODI 11587676

After it rains, i've noticed water collecting in both the passenger and driver side footbeds. It started off nominally and I was easily able to use a cloth. I thought it might have been human error, that I left the window cracked open a bit. The most recent incident (this past weekend 5/4/24) there was a significant puddle on the driver's side. After further research, I discovered the culprit is likely an unbonded windshield, and that this is a KNOWN issue for Volvos, but especially for (2010) xc60s. Having an unbonded windshield seems like a s…

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2
ODI 10871986 · 87,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

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ODI 10969838 · 69,813 mi

VOLVO XC60 FLOODED WHEN PARKED & POOL OF WATER GATHERED IN DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD WATER DAMAGE IN ELECTRICAL HAS COMPROMISED SAFETY SYSTEM PER DEALER (AIR BAG WARNING WENT OFF). DEALER INDICATED AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN EVENT OF CRASH (YIKES, NHTSA PLEASE CAN YOU PUT TO TOP OF PRIORITY LIST TONSEE WHAT OTHER VOLVOS MAY BE AFFECTED?) DUE TO COMPUTER BOARD DAMAGE DUE TO WATER LEAK. DEALER INDICATED WINDSHIELD NEEDS TO BE RESEALED (DEALER FOUND WINDSHIELD LEAKING& ADVISED WHEN PRESSED WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE). SUNROOF LEAKING & DEALER ADVISED DUE T…

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00
2
ODI 10633864 · 48,600 mi

DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OR BEHIND ME. SUDDENLY THE CAR ENGAGED THE CITY SAFETY AND IT CAME TO AN ABRUPT HALT. *TR

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ODI 11232933 · 116,000 mi

THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLVO FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS AND I WAS AFFECTED BY BOTH THIS MONTH. 1. WINDSHIELD FOR VOLVO XC60 IS KNOWN FOR A FAILURE OF BONDING ALONG THE TOP EDGE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE GUYS WERE ABLE TO JUST PUSH THE WINDSHIELD UPWARDS AND OUT WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO SHOW ME THAT THERE IS A HUGE GAP ALONG THE TOP EDGE. THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR IN THE PAST 1 MONTH AND ENDED IN A $420 REPAIR THAT INVOLVED POPPING THE WHOLE THING OFF AND RESEALING IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WATER DRIPS ONTO TH…

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Electrical System
3
ODI 10871986 · 87,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

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ODI 10969838 · 69,813 mi

VOLVO XC60 FLOODED WHEN PARKED & POOL OF WATER GATHERED IN DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD WATER DAMAGE IN ELECTRICAL HAS COMPROMISED SAFETY SYSTEM PER DEALER (AIR BAG WARNING WENT OFF). DEALER INDICATED AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN EVENT OF CRASH (YIKES, NHTSA PLEASE CAN YOU PUT TO TOP OF PRIORITY LIST TONSEE WHAT OTHER VOLVOS MAY BE AFFECTED?) DUE TO COMPUTER BOARD DAMAGE DUE TO WATER LEAK. DEALER INDICATED WINDSHIELD NEEDS TO BE RESEALED (DEALER FOUND WINDSHIELD LEAKING& ADVISED WHEN PRESSED WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE). SUNROOF LEAKING & DEALER ADVISED DUE T…

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ODI 11232933 · 116,000 mi

THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLVO FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS AND I WAS AFFECTED BY BOTH THIS MONTH. 1. WINDSHIELD FOR VOLVO XC60 IS KNOWN FOR A FAILURE OF BONDING ALONG THE TOP EDGE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE GUYS WERE ABLE TO JUST PUSH THE WINDSHIELD UPWARDS AND OUT WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO SHOW ME THAT THERE IS A HUGE GAP ALONG THE TOP EDGE. THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR IN THE PAST 1 MONTH AND ENDED IN A $420 REPAIR THAT INVOLVED POPPING THE WHOLE THING OFF AND RESEALING IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WATER DRIPS ONTO TH…

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1
ODI 11457016

Windshield seal developed leak. Water go into hvac shorting out system. No defrost, sever visibility and safety issue. Have seen numerous other volvo owners with similar windshield gasket seal leaks. Car is useless as visibility issue persists

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2
ODI 10928752 · 99,000 mi

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.

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ODI 11324184 · 176,133 mi

MY CUSTOMER WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63, HAD JUST PASSED OVER I-70 WHEN THE CUSTOMER HEARD A POOF AND SMOKE STARTED BELLOWING FROM THE HOOD AND THE TAILPIPE. THEY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT BY THEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AS WELL. THEY GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND CALLED 911 BECAUSE OF SMOKE STARTED TO THICKEN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER, FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT (PASS) SIDE OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 25-30 SECONDS, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD AS WELL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT T…

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3
ODI 10871986 · 87,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

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ODI 10969838 · 69,813 mi

VOLVO XC60 FLOODED WHEN PARKED & POOL OF WATER GATHERED IN DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD WATER DAMAGE IN ELECTRICAL HAS COMPROMISED SAFETY SYSTEM PER DEALER (AIR BAG WARNING WENT OFF). DEALER INDICATED AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN EVENT OF CRASH (YIKES, NHTSA PLEASE CAN YOU PUT TO TOP OF PRIORITY LIST TONSEE WHAT OTHER VOLVOS MAY BE AFFECTED?) DUE TO COMPUTER BOARD DAMAGE DUE TO WATER LEAK. DEALER INDICATED WINDSHIELD NEEDS TO BE RESEALED (DEALER FOUND WINDSHIELD LEAKING& ADVISED WHEN PRESSED WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE). SUNROOF LEAKING & DEALER ADVISED DUE T…

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ODI 11000125 · 35,000 mi

COWL TRAIN CLOGGED AND SUNROOF DRAIN TUBES CLOGGED CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULBS EVER FEW WEEKS. WATER GATHERED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AS WELL AS THE REAR PASSENGER FLOOR. WATER IN SIDE BOARDS AS WELL. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON STATING URGENT SERVICE NEEDED. THE POWER BUTTON FOR THE SUNROOF CURTAIN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. AS WELL AS THE FAN MOTOR RUNS AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. ALL SIGNS OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE CLOGGED TUBES AND COWL TRAIN. I WANT TO BE P…

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0
1
ODI 11324184 · 176,133 mi

MY CUSTOMER WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63, HAD JUST PASSED OVER I-70 WHEN THE CUSTOMER HEARD A POOF AND SMOKE STARTED BELLOWING FROM THE HOOD AND THE TAILPIPE. THEY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT BY THEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AS WELL. THEY GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND CALLED 911 BECAUSE OF SMOKE STARTED TO THICKEN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER, FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT (PASS) SIDE OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 25-30 SECONDS, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD AS WELL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT T…

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2
ODI 11232933 · 116,000 mi

THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLVO FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS AND I WAS AFFECTED BY BOTH THIS MONTH. 1. WINDSHIELD FOR VOLVO XC60 IS KNOWN FOR A FAILURE OF BONDING ALONG THE TOP EDGE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE GUYS WERE ABLE TO JUST PUSH THE WINDSHIELD UPWARDS AND OUT WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO SHOW ME THAT THERE IS A HUGE GAP ALONG THE TOP EDGE. THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR IN THE PAST 1 MONTH AND ENDED IN A $420 REPAIR THAT INVOLVED POPPING THE WHOLE THING OFF AND RESEALING IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WATER DRIPS ONTO TH…

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ODI 11595428

While slowing down and just about to make a turn into a private residence off of a highway, multiple indicator lights illuminated and audio warning "dinging" occurred for approximately 3 seconds. As I had already been slowly applying the brakes and starting to slightly turn the wheel towards the driveway when those warnings briefly came up, the moment the lights and sounds stopped, vehicle then maintained speed (while still on the brakes) and locked steering position it was at simultaneously. Having no control at that point, it continued until …

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Visibility/Wiper
1
ODI 11318633 · 67,900 mi

MY VEHICLES WINDSHIELD LEAKS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DURING AND RECIVEING A CAR WASH ON A TEACK IN NEUTRAL.

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1
ODI 11457016

Windshield seal developed leak. Water go into hvac shorting out system. No defrost, sever visibility and safety issue. Have seen numerous other volvo owners with similar windshield gasket seal leaks. Car is useless as visibility issue persists

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Structure:Body
1
ODI 11587676

After it rains, i've noticed water collecting in both the passenger and driver side footbeds. It started off nominally and I was easily able to use a cloth. I thought it might have been human error, that I left the window cracked open a bit. The most recent incident (this past weekend 5/4/24) there was a significant puddle on the driver's side. After further research, I discovered the culprit is likely an unbonded windshield, and that this is a KNOWN issue for Volvos, but especially for (2010) xc60s. Having an unbonded windshield seems like a s…

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2
ODI 10928752 · 99,000 mi

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.

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ODI 11324184 · 176,133 mi

MY CUSTOMER WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63, HAD JUST PASSED OVER I-70 WHEN THE CUSTOMER HEARD A POOF AND SMOKE STARTED BELLOWING FROM THE HOOD AND THE TAILPIPE. THEY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT BY THEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AS WELL. THEY GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND CALLED 911 BECAUSE OF SMOKE STARTED TO THICKEN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER, FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT (PASS) SIDE OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 25-30 SECONDS, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD AS WELL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT T…

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0—00
1
ODI 11324184 · 176,133 mi

MY CUSTOMER WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63, HAD JUST PASSED OVER I-70 WHEN THE CUSTOMER HEARD A POOF AND SMOKE STARTED BELLOWING FROM THE HOOD AND THE TAILPIPE. THEY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT BY THEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AS WELL. THEY GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND CALLED 911 BECAUSE OF SMOKE STARTED TO THICKEN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER, FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT (PASS) SIDE OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 25-30 SECONDS, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD AS WELL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT T…

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0
Air Bags
2
ODI 10871986 · 87,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

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ODI 10969838 · 69,813 mi

VOLVO XC60 FLOODED WHEN PARKED & POOL OF WATER GATHERED IN DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD WATER DAMAGE IN ELECTRICAL HAS COMPROMISED SAFETY SYSTEM PER DEALER (AIR BAG WARNING WENT OFF). DEALER INDICATED AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN EVENT OF CRASH (YIKES, NHTSA PLEASE CAN YOU PUT TO TOP OF PRIORITY LIST TONSEE WHAT OTHER VOLVOS MAY BE AFFECTED?) DUE TO COMPUTER BOARD DAMAGE DUE TO WATER LEAK. DEALER INDICATED WINDSHIELD NEEDS TO BE RESEALED (DEALER FOUND WINDSHIELD LEAKING& ADVISED WHEN PRESSED WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE). SUNROOF LEAKING & DEALER ADVISED DUE T…

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3
ODI 10871986 · 87,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

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ODI 10969838 · 69,813 mi

VOLVO XC60 FLOODED WHEN PARKED & POOL OF WATER GATHERED IN DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD WATER DAMAGE IN ELECTRICAL HAS COMPROMISED SAFETY SYSTEM PER DEALER (AIR BAG WARNING WENT OFF). DEALER INDICATED AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN EVENT OF CRASH (YIKES, NHTSA PLEASE CAN YOU PUT TO TOP OF PRIORITY LIST TONSEE WHAT OTHER VOLVOS MAY BE AFFECTED?) DUE TO COMPUTER BOARD DAMAGE DUE TO WATER LEAK. DEALER INDICATED WINDSHIELD NEEDS TO BE RESEALED (DEALER FOUND WINDSHIELD LEAKING& ADVISED WHEN PRESSED WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE). SUNROOF LEAKING & DEALER ADVISED DUE T…

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ODI 11000125 · 35,000 mi

COWL TRAIN CLOGGED AND SUNROOF DRAIN TUBES CLOGGED CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULBS EVER FEW WEEKS. WATER GATHERED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AS WELL AS THE REAR PASSENGER FLOOR. WATER IN SIDE BOARDS AS WELL. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON STATING URGENT SERVICE NEEDED. THE POWER BUTTON FOR THE SUNROOF CURTAIN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. AS WELL AS THE FAN MOTOR RUNS AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. ALL SIGNS OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE CLOGGED TUBES AND COWL TRAIN. I WANT TO BE P…

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Wheels00000—00
Engine0
1
ODI 11324184 · 176,133 mi

MY CUSTOMER WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63, HAD JUST PASSED OVER I-70 WHEN THE CUSTOMER HEARD A POOF AND SMOKE STARTED BELLOWING FROM THE HOOD AND THE TAILPIPE. THEY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT BY THEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AS WELL. THEY GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND CALLED 911 BECAUSE OF SMOKE STARTED TO THICKEN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER, FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT (PASS) SIDE OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 25-30 SECONDS, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD AS WELL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT T…

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0
1
ODI 11324184 · 176,133 mi

MY CUSTOMER WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON HWY 63, HAD JUST PASSED OVER I-70 WHEN THE CUSTOMER HEARD A POOF AND SMOKE STARTED BELLOWING FROM THE HOOD AND THE TAILPIPE. THEY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT BY THEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AS WELL. THEY GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND CALLED 911 BECAUSE OF SMOKE STARTED TO THICKEN. ABOUT ONE MINUTE LATER, FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT (PASS) SIDE OF THE CAR AND WITHIN 25-30 SECONDS, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD AS WELL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT T…

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00—0
Service Brakes
2
ODI 10633864 · 48,600 mi

DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OR BEHIND ME. SUDDENLY THE CAR ENGAGED THE CITY SAFETY AND IT CAME TO AN ABRUPT HALT. *TR

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ODI 11232933 · 116,000 mi

THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLVO FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS AND I WAS AFFECTED BY BOTH THIS MONTH. 1. WINDSHIELD FOR VOLVO XC60 IS KNOWN FOR A FAILURE OF BONDING ALONG THE TOP EDGE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE GUYS WERE ABLE TO JUST PUSH THE WINDSHIELD UPWARDS AND OUT WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO SHOW ME THAT THERE IS A HUGE GAP ALONG THE TOP EDGE. THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR IN THE PAST 1 MONTH AND ENDED IN A $420 REPAIR THAT INVOLVED POPPING THE WHOLE THING OFF AND RESEALING IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WATER DRIPS ONTO TH…

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ODI 11232933 · 116,000 mi

THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLVO FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS AND I WAS AFFECTED BY BOTH THIS MONTH. 1. WINDSHIELD FOR VOLVO XC60 IS KNOWN FOR A FAILURE OF BONDING ALONG THE TOP EDGE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE SERVICE GUYS WERE ABLE TO JUST PUSH THE WINDSHIELD UPWARDS AND OUT WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO SHOW ME THAT THERE IS A HUGE GAP ALONG THE TOP EDGE. THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR IN THE PAST 1 MONTH AND ENDED IN A $420 REPAIR THAT INVOLVED POPPING THE WHOLE THING OFF AND RESEALING IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WATER DRIPS ONTO TH…

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ODI 11595428

While slowing down and just about to make a turn into a private residence off of a highway, multiple indicator lights illuminated and audio warning "dinging" occurred for approximately 3 seconds. As I had already been slowly applying the brakes and starting to slightly turn the wheel towards the driveway when those warnings briefly came up, the moment the lights and sounds stopped, vehicle then maintained speed (while still on the brakes) and locked steering position it was at simultaneously. Having no control at that point, it continued until …

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

5 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 5.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 87,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10455317 · 21,000 mi

PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, PRESSED ON BRAKE PEDAL. FOOT WAS ON EDGE OF BRAKE PEDAL, AND RUBBER COVER POPPED OFF. AFTER INSPECTING, IT APPEARS THAT THE "LIPS" ON THE BACK END OF THE RUBBER PEDAL COVER THAT HOLD IT TO THE METAL PEDAL ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO GRASP THE PEDAL SECURELY. IT SHOULD WRAP AROUND THE PEDAL LIKE A RUBBER BAND, BUT THERE IS SO LITTLE EXTRA RUBBER ON THE BACK THAT IT APPEARED THAT THE RUBBER COVER COULD LITERALLY POP OFF, AND THAT'S JUST WHAT IT DID. GO INSPECT YOURS. THIS WAS ON A 2010 XC60 T6 AWD WITH STANDARD RUBBER PEDALS. UN…

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ODI 10871986 · 87,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL THE SUNROOF AND AIRBAGS. AIRBAGS ARE THEN DEACTIVATED AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE SERVICING. DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING …

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ODI 11000126 · 90,000 mi

"SUNROOF DRAINS TUBES ARE TOO SHORT AND ATTACH TO A SOUND TRAP IN THE A PILLAR OF VEHICLE. SOUND TRAP ALLOWS THE RAIN WATER TO DRAIN TO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. WITH THE DESIGN ON THE SHORT TUBES, THEY OFTEN DETACH FROM THE SOUND TRAP CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE FLOOR BOARDS... DURING HEAVY RAIN AND PARKED IN LOT, 3 INCHES OF WATER COLLECTED AT BRAKE PEDAL AREA AND RAIN DRIPPING FROM SUNROOF CONTROL AREA.... MOLD SPORES MAY DEVELOP UNDER CARPET PRESENTING HEATH CONCERNS...FAULTY DRAINAGE TUBES ARE A…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 5.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 99,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10336669 · 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THEN RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF THE DEFECTIVE PART THAT WAS REPLACED DURING THE SERVICE REPAIR. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AT TH…

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ODI 10928752 · 99,000 mi

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.

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ODI 11186220 · 130,165 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL TRAP, AIR SENSOR, AND AIR FILTER NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. VOLVO CARS OF MISSION VIEJO (28730 MARGUERITE PKWY, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692) WAS CONTACTED VIA PHONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF …

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

2 mentions · 3.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 139,083 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11186220 · 130,165 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL TRAP, AIR SENSOR, AND AIR FILTER NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. VOLVO CARS OF MISSION VIEJO (28730 MARGUERITE PKWY, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92692) WAS CONTACTED VIA PHONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF …

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ODI 11449305 · 148,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the charging system failure warning message was displayed, and the battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the battery and alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to Volvo's Technical Service B…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11121678

BATTERY DRAIN FROM SATELLITE IN VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN ENGINE IS OFF, THE RADIO COMES ON UNLESS MANUALLY TURNED OFF. HOWEVER, EVEN WITH EVERYTHING OFF, BATTERY STILL DRAINS. I HAVE BEEN LEFT IN NOW TWO AREAS WITHOUT A RUNNING CAR. I REPLACED THE BATTERY IN APPROXIMATELY AUGUST, 2016 AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO A VOLVO DEALER IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ALSO REPLACED THE BATTERY A VOLVO REPAIR SHOP IN AUGUST, 2018 IN SOUTHERN OREGON. I AM WORRIED THAT WITH THE CONTINUOUS DRAINING OF THE BATTERY CAUSED BY SOMETHING ENTITLED RDAR THAT I WILL LOSE A…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 199,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11205879 · 199,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK AND THE FUEL PUMP AND REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,000.

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b