Volvo · XC60 · 2017
2017 Volvo XC60
4
Recalls
14
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Volvo XC60 has 4 recalls and 14 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: fuel/propulsion system (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 Volvo XC60 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is fuel/propulsion system with 2 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Volvo XC60 currently shows 4 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 14 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are fuel/propulsion system (2), service brakes (1), electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system (1).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Volvo XC60
- Recalls
- 4
- Complaints
- 14
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
17.6% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 18V800000November 13, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
Remedy Status
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
NHTSA ID: 17V127000March 01, 2017
AIR BAGS
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."
Remedy Status
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.
NHTSA ID: 16V918000December 21, 2016
AIR BAGS
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."
Remedy Status
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.
NHTSA ID: 16V798000November 02, 2016
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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."
Remedy Status
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
Owner Complaints
14 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 15, 2024
The support battery for start/stop started to show on the dash and tells me that service is required about 2 weeks ago. "THE LOCATION OF THE BATTERY IS MY CONCERN". A month ago, the air coming out from the vent of the ac/heater started to smell like a rotten egg, a very strong sm...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Jun 1, 2023
SRS Airbag light came on three times in a month but did not stay on. Took it to Volvo dealership to see what the issue was. According to dealership- there was loose pin tension in the left front door harness. They checked for codes and received SRS B11A081 left side pressure sen...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 30, 2023
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 brak...
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CRASH1 injuryJan 23, 2023
I pulled my car out of the garage, I saw I had not taken the trash out and had my foot on brake. the car has an automatic shut off at stops to save gas. It shut off, I jumped out thinking it was "off" as there was no engine sound. The car started back up and started going forward...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 7, 2022
I will followup once I have a report from a mechanic. My car stalled while driving in heavy traffic; a pedestrian ran in front of me and I braked. I didn't hit anything or anyone, not even a pothole. My car stalled and all the dashlights went off. I put the car in park and tr...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2021
The fuel pump regulator failed causing the fuel pump to fail way to early (car has less than 60K miles). In addition, the floats in the fuel tank itself stick making the fuel gauge unreliable. We have had to replace the fuel pump regulator, fuel pump and also have an unreliable g...
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TIRES
Sep 9, 2020
2017 VOLVO XC60. CONSUMER STATED THAT VOLVO VEHICLES ARE UNSAFE DUE TO NO LONGER HAVING SPARE TIRES IN VEHICLES. *LD *JS
STEERING
Nov 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SMOLISH VOLVO (20360 GRANDVIEW DRIVE BEND, OREGON 97701, (541)-639-3005) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL COMPUTER SENSOR, THE STEERI...
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AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
CRASH1 injuryAug 7, 2019
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 A...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2019
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 TH...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Volvo XC60 have?
The 2017 Volvo XC60 has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Volvo XC60?
NHTSA has received 14 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Volvo XC60.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Volvo XC60?
The 2017 Volvo XC60 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volvo XC60?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Volvo XC60 are fuel/propulsion system (2 reports), service brakes (1 reports), electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system (1 reports).
Does the 2017 Volvo XC60 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 4 recalls on record for the 2017 Volvo XC60. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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