2017 Volvo Xc60 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Volvo Xc60.

20162018
Complaints
21
per 10K Sold
9.3
US Sales
22,516
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2017 Volvo Xc60 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:13,330 mi
#23 complaints

Fuel System

#32 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Volvo Xc60.

Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,330
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Volvo Xc60

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~92,063 vehicles.

18V800000Electrical System:software
~17,548 affected

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

17V127000Airbags
~112 affected

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

16V918000Airbags
~376 affected

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

16V798000Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
~74,027 affected

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

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2017 Volvo Xc60 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Volvo Xc60 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Volvo Xc60 has 21 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Volvo Xc60?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 13,330 mi); Fuel System (3 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Volvo Xc60?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 13,330 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Volvo Xc60?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Volvo Xc60 include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Volvo Xc60 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 92,063 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Volvo Xc60?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc60 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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