YearToAvoid

2013 Volvo XC60 Visibility & Wipers Problems

Owners filed 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Volvo XC60, 44% of that year's total 66 complaints, mostly windshield seal/bonding leaks with a median failure mileage of 84,000 miles. No related recall covers this issue.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
29
44% of 66
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
84,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Windshield seal or bonding material fails, letting water run down the inside of the glass toward the driver and dashboard.
  • Leaks worsen over time, starting as a slight drip and progressing to steady streams during rain, snow, or car washes.
  • Water pooling and dripping onto the steering wheel, hands, console, and floor reduces visibility and distracts the driver.
  • Persistent moisture leads to condensation, mildew, and mold buildup inside the cabin.
  • Some owners report the windshield can be pushed out of its frame from inside, indicating the glass is no longer properly bonded.
  • Dealers and glass shops reportedly identify the leak as a manufacturing or seal defect rather than damage.

When 2013 Volvo XC60 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 9, 2017, latest Jun 18, 2026.

2013 Volvo XC60 visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2017Apr 2020Feb 2021Jul 2021Mar 2022Nov 2023Mar 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Dec 2020 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Volvo XC60

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by XC60 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20109 (17%)
  2. 20118 (22%)
  3. 201222 (48%)
  4. 201329 (44%)
  5. 20142 (13%)
  6. 20152 (4%)
  7. 20161 (3%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20182 (6%)
  10. 20190 (0%)
  11. 20202 (9%)
  12. 20213 (6%)
  13. 20222 (3%)
  14. 20235 (9%)
  15. 20241 (4%)
  16. 20257 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are windshield leak complaints on the 2013 Volvo XC60?
NHTSA lists 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 XC60, making up 44% of all 66 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Volvo XC60 windshield leak?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers issue for the 2013 XC60.
At what mileage do these windshield problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 XC60 is 84,000 miles.
Did the windshield leak cause any crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA data for this complaint area on the 2013 XC60 shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries reported.
Is the 2013 XC60 worse than other years for this issue?
Yes, relative to other XC60 years. The 2013 model's 29 complaints and 44% share are among the highest of any year listed, alongside 2012's 22 complaints at 48% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.