2013 Volvo XC60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2013 Volvo XC60 has a complaint index of 44, ranking 10th out of 17 model years, with a Good verdict. Its top issue is windshield and wiper-related water intrusion, at 44% of complaints, with 3 recalls affecting this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 44/100
- #10 of 17 XC60 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 66
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Visibility & Wipers
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2013 Volvo XC60 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers29 (44%)
- Other16 (24%)
- Electrical System10 (15%)
- Airbags7 (11%)
- Structure & Body6 (9%)
- Engine4 (6%)
- Brakes3 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (3%)
- Steering2 (3%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Windshield glass bonding fails, letting rain and snow leak inside and puddle on the interior floor.
- Water intrudes at the top of the windshield and along the A-pillars, sometimes reaching areas near the curtain airbags.
- Headlight assembly mounts fracture at the rear, letting the assembly disconnect from the chassis.
- Steering wheel trim separates and exposes sharp metal edges that have cut drivers' hands.
- A minor steering pump fluid leak was reported, described by a dealer as sweating rather than a leak.
- One owner reported an engine bay and tire fire after a low-coolant warning while driving.
2013 Volvo XC60 recalls
3 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 13V084000Mar 5, 2013Other7 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation."
Risk: With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.
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.
- NHTSA 12V439000Sep 10, 2012Airbags9 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
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 belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.
Risk: If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2013 Volvo XC60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 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.
2013 compared with other XC60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Volvo XC60 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2013 XC60 a complaint index of 44, which earns a Good verdict compared to other XC60 model years. It ranks 10th out of 17 years, better than years like 2021-2025 which carry Avoid verdicts.
- What is the most common problem with the 2013 Volvo XC60?
- Visibility & Wipers complaints make up 44% of reports for this year, mostly windshield water intrusion, with a median failure mileage of 84,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 Volvo XC60 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 XC60, covering seat belt anchor cables, incorrect manufacture-date labels, and a possible airbag control unit defect. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2013 XC60 compare to other years?
- The 2013 XC60 has a complaint index of 44, worse than 2011 (19), 2014 (6), and 2017 (13), all rated Best, but better than 2021-2025, which are all rated Avoid.