There are 5 owner-reported visibility & wipers complaints for the 2011 Volvo XC60in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Windshield is original from Volvo but leaks during rain and car washes. Rain floods my driver’s side floor board and heavy enough might effect my electrical system.
Original OEM front windshield developed a leak causing water to start dripping onto my hands on the steering wheel and on my lap during a rainstorm. seems to be numerous accounts of the front windshield bonding failing, definitely can be hazardous when driving in an already higher-risk situation rain causes. Not to mention the dripping runs down the inside of the windshield they don't make windshield wipers for the inside of the car and you have to wipe it away while driving to help with the visibility.
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING AND BLOCKING VISIBILITY.
The contact owns a 2011 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that the front driver’s side belt was restraining her extremely tightly and failed to release as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that water had leaked from around the windshield into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that water was in the vehicle and the sunroof drain needed to be flushed out however, the contact stated that she was denied service unless the sunroof drain was flushed out. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred, and the contact was concerned for her safety. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLVO XC60. SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS TINTED SO MUCH THAT SHE COULD NOT SEE OUT OF THE REAR WINDOW. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,500
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026