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2010 Volvo XC60

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
56
Received Aug 2009 to Jun 2024
Official recalls listed
7
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Water leaks into cabin during rain11 complaints · 20% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Glass shatters or cracks without impact5 complaints · 8.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Unintended acceleration despite braking4 complaints · 7.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #20V378000Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
  • Recall #10V591000Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. The front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 1 fire, 6 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Engine & powertrain

Brakes

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Electrical & lights

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Airbags, belts & seats

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Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

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Other

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Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2010 Volvo XC60
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2026 (to Oct 2026)0
Total56

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Water leaks into cabin during rain1120%–
Glass shatters or cracks without impact58.9%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking47.1%–
TPMS valve stems break or leak35.4%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #20V378000June 30, 2020308,260 vehicles affected

    seat belts: front

    Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

    An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy

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

  • NHTSA recall #10V591000November 22, 20107,420 vehicles affected

    seats

    Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. The front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.

    Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum Can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com.

  • NHTSA recall #10V564000November 10, 201058 vehicles affected

    air bags

    Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 XC60 vehicles. The curtain air bags may have been mis-assembled during the manufacturing process. This may cause an air bag to not deploy or not deploy as intended.

    If the curtain air bag does not perform as intended in the event of a vehicle crash necessitating deployment of that air bag, it may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect the left and right curtain air bag assembly and adjust if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 9, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com.

  • NHTSA recall #09V477000December 15, 20095,253 vehicles affected

    fuel system, other

    Volvo is recalling model year 2010 XC60 vehicles. The fuel line rail cover that protects the fuel lines under the vehicle may not be properly attached exposing the fuel lines to damage.

    Damage to the fuel lines may result in a fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect the fuel line rail cover for proper attachment and reattach if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 28, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

  • NHTSA recall #09V463000December 1, 20094 vehicles affected

    structure: body: roof and pillars

    Volvo is recalling model year 2010 XC60 vehicles built without the panoramic roof and delivered to puerto rico for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

    In the event of a crash the front seat occupants may not have proper protection.

    Remedy

    These four vehicles are in the possession of dealers in puerto rico and dealers will replace the headliner in the vehicle prior to sale.

  • NHTSA recall #09V445000November 18, 20098,438 vehicles affected

    seats

    Volvo is recalling model year 2010 XC60 vehicles. The driver's seat side cover panel (seat control panel) in certain driver's side impacts may release the attachment of the seatbelt to the seat frame.

    Should this condition occur in a crash the seatbelt may fail to properly restrain the occupant increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will modify the inside of the driver's seat side cover panel free of charge. The recall began on december 22, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

  • NHTSA recall #09V343000September 1, 200911,993 vehicles affected

    electrical system: software

    Volvo is recalling my 2008-2010 S80, model year 2009-2010 XC70 and model year 2010 XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions the software within the central electronic module (cem) may not send a signal to the fuel pump electronic module (pem). This missing signal to the pem inhibits the start of the fuel pump. The driver may be able to start the engine in spite of the fuel pump not being activated due to residual pressure in the fuel system. In some cases, the driver may be able to drive the vehicle a short distance at idle but then the engine may stall.

    If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur.

    Remedy

    Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2010 Volvo XC60.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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