2010 Volvo XC60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Volvo XC60 has a Complaint Index of 69, ranking 6th worst out of 17 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 56 complaints, 7 recalls, and a median failure mileage of 69,813 miles, with Electrical System and Visibility & Wipers issues topping the list.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 69/100
- #6 of 17 XC60 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 56
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2010 Volvo XC60 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other15 (27%)
- Electrical System12 (21%)
- Visibility & Wipers12 (21%)
- Engine7 (13%)
- Structure & Body7 (13%)
- Brakes5 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (9%)
- Airbags4 (7%)
- Fuel System4 (7%)
- Steering2 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the engine surging forward on its own while stopped at a red light, with the tachometer jumping to high RPM.
- A rear window shattered into small sharp shards after a minor impact rather than crumbling as expected for tempered glass.
- One owner described a side window spontaneously shattering in cold weather while the car sat parked.
- Several owners report the vehicle stalling or running out of gas unexpectedly due to a faulty fuel gauge or a leaking fuel line connected to the fuel pump.
- One owner reported the vehicle unexpectedly decelerating on its own while adaptive cruise control was active at highway speed.
2010 Volvo XC60 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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 10V591000Nov 22, 2010Structure & Body7,420 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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 [email protected].
- NHTSA 10V564000Nov 10, 2010Airbags58 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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 [email protected].
2010 Volvo XC60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other XC60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Volvo XC60 a good year to buy?
- It carries a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Its Complaint Index of 69 ranks 6th worst among 17 model years of the XC60, so several other years score lower on reported problems.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo XC60?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System and Visibility & Wipers issues each make up 21% of complaints, followed by Engine and Structure & Body issues at 13% each.
- Does the 2010 Volvo XC60 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2010 XC60, covering seat belts, airbags, fuel system, structure, and electrical components, including a mis-assembled curtain airbag and a fuel line rail cover that could expose fuel lines to damage.
- At what mileage do 2010 XC60 problems typically appear?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 69,813 miles overall, though Brakes issues showed up earlier at a median of 34,800 miles and Fuel System issues even sooner at 15,000 miles.
- How does the 2010 XC60 compare to other Volvo XC60 years?
- The 2010 model's Complaint Index of 69 is higher than Best-rated years like 2011 (19), 2014 (6), and 2017 (13), but lower than later Avoid years such as 2022 (94) and 2025 (100).