MYRModel Year Report

2013 Volvo XC60

◆ Worse than typical
2013 Volvo XC60
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:38:15.836Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo XC60 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 56 complaints 2011: 36 complaints 2012: 46 complaints 2012 2013: 66 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 45 complaints 2015 2016: 38 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 34 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 43 complaints 2021 2022: 67 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2024: 22 complaints 2024 2025: 27 complaints 2025
2013: 66 complaints
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YearComplaints
20090
201056
201136
201246
201366
201416
201545
201638
201714
201836
201934
202020
202143
202267
202348
202422
202527

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY/WIPER 41%

41% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 27 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The accelerator got stuck and and the engine went full power. It would not shut off and the overheated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251130

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180216

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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"During airbag deployment, the driver’s hand was burned with blistering. I believe hot gas or chemicals vented abnormally. This caused a painful injury requiring treatment."

NHTSA ODI report, 20250506

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180216

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 5%

5% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170715

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20120918 — air bags

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat

Remedy: These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 12V439000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2013 — complaint volume: 66
R 20130308 — equipment

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles, manufactured on January 7, 2013. The product identification labels were printed with the incorrect manufacture year. Thus, these veh

Remedy: Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall began during March 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent.

Campaign 13V084000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201210 — seat belts

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

Campaign 20V378000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V439000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V084000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V378000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2019 ● 2011 ● 2018

WORST YEARS

◆ 2022 ● 2010 ● 2023

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Volvo XC60 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Volvo XC60 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volvo XC60?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Volvo XC60 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.