Equipment Problems of Volvo XC60 - part 1

Hood latch assembly corrodes making it impossible to open hood or service the vehicle.

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Entire car audio does not work. Blinker click, collision warning, navigation etc. Volvo has blamed software but each update in the past 3 years has not fixed the issue. Driving a car where the entire audio system is not working reliably is a safety issue.

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After backing up out of a parking space, the side mirror on the drivers side moves to an unpredictable position and does not return to its original position. This is potentially dangerous because the driver is not aware of this change in position, and when changing lanes may rely on mirror that is in a faulty position. This appears to be some sort of flaw in the logic that tilts the mirror down when backing up and returns to original position when the car is put back in drive. Regardless of whether I turn this feature on or off, the same malfunction occurs.

Pulling into a gas station, a turtle warning light (limp mode) came on in the dash, and the car started moving very slowly. Moments later the engine was on fire. Basically the entire front end of the car melted away before the fire department in new buffalo, mich. , could put it out.

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The entire right ride of the car just stopped working. Back right door became permanently locked and could not open from outside or inside. When hitting lock/unlock buttons on key fob I) front passenger door would not lock/unlock and ii) right side mirror would not fold in/out. Blind spot monitor and tpms said they needed service. Left side of car was fine and worked. Car would start normally. I checked all relevant fuses and none were blown. Then all of a sudden it all started working again. My fear is that in the heat of summer what if all doors became locked somehow and I did not have the key fob with the manual key? I have 2 children.

The backup camera system on this vehicle is ineffective and creates a significant safety hazard. Rather than providing a clear view of what is behind the vehicle, the camera is aimed downward, displaying primarily the ground immediately behind the rear bumper and only about two feet beyond it. As a result, it does not provide visibility of approaching vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, or other obstacles behind the vehicle. This severely limits the camera's usefulness when backing out of parking spaces or driveways, where cross traffic and pedestrians are the primary safety concern. Because the display shows so little of the area behind the vehicle, drivers cannot rely on it to safely reverse. Believing this was a defect specific to my vehicle, I brought it to a Volvo dealership on two separate occasions. Each time, I was told that the camera was functioning as designed and that its viewing angle was normal. If this is indeed the intended design, then the backup camera system is fundamentally inadequate and presents an unnecessary safety risk.

I repeatedly lost propulsion or shut down while driving. The vehicle would not shift into drive or reverse and would not move, although displays and lights remained powered. This occurred three times in approximately two weeks. One event occurred at approximately 55 mph. I had to call the police for help. This after hudson valley property maintence the two previous stalls had been fixed. Dealer performed software update/reinstall and test drove vehicle approximately 30 miles, but the same failure returned and vehicle required towing. This is a repeated highway-speed safety defect. This vehicle is a safety hazard, and I am afraid for my life. The first two tow truck drivers were not able to get it on a flatbed without dragging it which we chose not to do. It took a third tow truck driver with special equipment to lift the car and tow it. This process took five hours on the hottest day and alone while other cars were coming at me at 60 mph. I had to call the police for help. There was no police report filed. Just a quote to dispatch to send officers to control a dangerous situation. The toe was through Volvo roadside assistance.

While driving on the highway my navagation, internet, gps stopped working. An error came up on the dash saying "sos emergency call system fault" we were not sure what was happening with the vehicle or if was safe to drive. We made an appointment with a Volvo service center. Volvo service center stated we would need to pay to have this diagnosed because the vehicle has a rebuilt title. The dealership wanted approx $800 just to look at the vehicle. This issue is a known defect in the 2023 Volvo Xc60 b5. It was already recalled once for this exact issue. This is an ongoing safety issue - losing our navigation in the middle of the highway as well as the vehicles ability to automatically phone emergency help when required.

Sunroof cracking, shattering.

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Exiting a parking lot, attempting to break. The plastic break pedal cover fell off and was unable to break in time to avoid a front end accident.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the specific component has not yet been identified. The issue involves unexplained water intrusion into the vehicle’s floor pan under normal operating conditions. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? water intrusion into the cabin creates potential safety risks, including exposure of electrical systems to moisture, possible corrosion of critical components, and degradation of interior air quality (e. G. , mold). These conditions could affect vehicle reliability and occupant safety. The last time that I drove it the brakes were engaging randomly and forcefully. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? the vehicle has been inspected by a dealership; however, the source of the water intrusion has not been identified or confirmed, and responsibility has not been accepted. Neither did the dealership provide requested documentation of the leak test. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? the dealership has inspected the vehicle, and a claim has been submitted to my insurance carrier. Volvo corporate has opened a case but has not conducted a technical inspection or provided findings to date. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? yes, there were both warning lamps and messages, and the dealership serviced and claimed that it was 90% fixed and were just waiting for a small component. They said that I could resume driving it, then the problem got worse.

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While in service at Volvo cars clear lake for recall r103312/ campaign 25v-179, three of four hybrid battery modules failed on installation, yet Volvo refuses to replace the entire battery. This is a covered warranty repair that has not been completed, and the car has been out of service for more than 100 days. During part of that time, it was being stored outdoors with the battery removed and the floor open to the ground.

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My backup camera operates intermittently, even after a recall was performed updating some software.

My car has been updated with software for a recall concerning the back up camera not operating when placed in reverse. This was an intermittent issue. The software has not fixed the problem as it continues to occur.

Driving the car at under 20 mph making a left turn into my cul-DE-sac which has an upward slope. Car system thought it would crash into the tree straight ahead and started emergency braking making loud noise and then the steering wheels locked. Ended up hitting the parked car in front of neighbors house due to brake and steering malfunction. Heard from other Volvo owners that this has been a problem. Even backing out of garage where there is no object behind the car the car emergency braking system engages causing whiplash. No longer feel safe driving this car.

Volvo recall r10320 remedy failed to fix recall issue.

On 9/1/25 while driving 25 mph in the neighborhood the car started shifting very hard. Upon getting back in the driveway and put in park all dashboard light came on. Car would not leave park, parking brake would not work. Windows would not roll down, dash would not turn on, car would not turn off. Got it to the dealership and the told me it was a software update that needed to be done.

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Volvo Xc60 sunroof drains clog and leak. Sunroof maintenance is not mentioned in owner's manual, and dealer does not clear drains during regular service unless specifically asked to. Leak causes damage to electronic systems including airbag system. While any sunroof has the potential to leak, this leak is caused by a design failure - their design makes it easier for debris to ingress into the tracks and clog them. Cost to fix issue and replace sunroof is over $5000. This is a known problem with numerous forums and videos on the internet describing and promoting 'fixes' for, but in reality, Volvo needs to provide a real solution.

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Manufacturer recall numberr10320 NHTSA recall number25v282 the recall for "camera is temporarily not available" was preformed at dealer on Monday 7/14/2025 today the same message appear on the display screen when I went to backup in a parking lot. Software version shows it as unto date in settings 3. 7. ##.

I am writing to formally express my significant concerns and dissatisfaction with the recurring software and system issues I have experienced with my Volvo Xc60, purchased on 1st February 2025, approximately four months ago. The vehicle’s vehicle identification number (VIN) is [xxx] . Since taking delivery, I have encountered multiple persistent problems that have severely impacted the vehicle’s functionality and my overall driving experience. These issues include: car sensors: the sensors frequently malfunction, leading to inconvenience and raising serious safety concerns. Heads-up display: the display intermittently shuts off, limiting access to critical driving information. Cruise control: this feature is entirely non-functional, significantly detracting from the driving experience. Sound system: following a recent service visit, the audio system has completely stopped working, with no sound from the music system, indicators, or system alerts. Check engine light: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) repeatedly illuminates, suggesting potential issues with the engine or related systems, likely triggered by sensor malfunctions. This persistent warning heightens my concerns about the vehicle’s safety and reliability. Despite multiple visits to your service center—exceeding ten occasions—these issues remain unresolved. The service team has typically reset error messages or updated the software, only for the problems to reoccur shortly thereafter. Most recently, the sound system failure emerged post-service, further compounding my frustration with this brand-new vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

On several occasions while loading items into the rear storage area, the rear hatch suddenly closed on me without warning, striking me on the head and pinning me under it for several seconds until I was able to force the hatch open. After the first couple of incidents, I thought that maybe I had inadvertently placed my foot under the rear bumper and triggered the swiping sensor causing the hatch to close. After being aware of the very sensitive sensor, I made sure my feet are not anywhere near the bumper, but l am still experiencing the same problem when I am standing near the rear bumper for any length of time loading items into the rear storage area. The owner’s manual describes a beeping sound emits when the rear hatch is opened and closed when using the swiping method under the rear bumper with a leg. I did not hear any warning sound and now that I am aware of this warning method, I listen for it and still do not hear the sound. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. While there they activated the rear hatch in my presence with the swiping motion and said that they could hear a faint beep sound which they explained is the same on all Volvo SUV’s. They demonstrated the swiping method on another SUV while I was there. Again, I did not hear the warning sound, but they were able to hear the faint sound. I was informed by the service advisor that there was no remedy to make the warning sound louder. It should be noted that the approximate date listed is the last time it occurred. It started shortly after purchasing the vehicle on August 31, 2024 and occurred on serveral occasions throughout ownership.

My infotainment system continues to fail as well as my back up camera (happened within 10 minutes of driving off of the lot when purchased) despite all of the software updates they claim will fix the problem, including the most recent March 2026. Since this update, the failures have increased in frequency to multiple times in a single ride lasting 15-20 minutes. The car has subsequently landed back at the dealership since last Thursday with no answers on how to fix the problems. I am currently in a loaner car waiting for the dealership to hear back from Volvo corporate. It's Saturday and my new car is sitting outside in the weather with no fix in sight. After paying almost $60,000 for this vehicle, I'm feeling duped and gaslit and frustrated. I've been a loyal Volvo customer for years (4th Volvo, 3rd xc 60) and not had any issues, so I'm feeling confused, disappointed, and as mentioned frustrated.

Camera intermittently stops working with "camera temporarily unavailable" message. This last a day or two and then it "fixes itself". This is a safety issue that must be fixed, Volvo has known about this for years and has done nothing to fix it.

The infotainment center in this vehicle controls multiple features including hvac, mapping, etc. Mine reboots 3-10 times per day. This causes windows to fog, consule and speed to go blank along with many other important features. I've had it in the shop multiple times and finally they told me that Volvo won;t replace under warranty unless it fully crashes. This isn;t living up to their written warranty and is a safety hazard.

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The "p" button on the car malfunctions. It does not always engage when pressed. After I pressed the "p" button, the car didn't go into park mode and started to roll forward. This put me in danger as well as pedestrians who may have been walking down the street in front of the car. I notified the dealer and they did nothing. There were no warning signs. Because of the failure of the "p" button to function properly, my car rolled into a parking meter and caused in excess of $4,000 in damages.

I am getting the message “camera temporarily unavailable” which means I can’t backup safely.

My air conditioning system failed. The entire dashboard and front seats had to be removed. This included having to replace the a/c evaporator, evacuated a/c refrigerant system, removed center console, removed dshboard and all related components, removed and replaced evaporator, adapter for evaporator, o-rings at expansion valve, reinstalled wiring harness behind dash board and all related clips, recharged a/c refrigerant system, additionally, I continually received a power steering disable notification, and parking assist disable notification. This is so frustrating.

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The passenger side window spontaneously shattered while we were driving normal speed on the highway. It was not hit by anything, and thankfully no one was hurt, but this concerns us because it makes us worry there's a defect in all the windows and they should be replaced. We also want to make sure no one else has this issue on their Volvo.

The contact owns a 2015 Volvo Xc60. The contact stated that every three weeks an oil change was performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that low oil level or oil empty messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the vehicle was consuming 15-quarts of engine oil every 6,000 miles driven. The dealer determined that oil was leaking into the pistons. The dealer stated that the pistons and piston rings needed to be replaced. The contact learned of an extended warranty coverage under NHTSA id number: 10234800 (equipment). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under NHTSA id number: 10234800 (equipment) extended warranty coverage due to the vehicle exceeding the mileage limitations. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

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Appears to be significant electrical issue or internal computer issue causing a safety issue.

Reverse backup camera repeatedly does not work and will display message saying camera unavailable. Sound system will go out with the center screen were no sound comes through (not even blinker sound). With a small child and have concerns driving when these issues occur, especially since they occur unexpectedly. Issues will occur a few days in a row, then work fine for a few days and then issues will occur again. Have been to the shop where they looked at the issue and was advised have to wait for a software update.

August 23rd, 2024, the car started hesitating when gas was applied. The transmission light came on, then the parking brake light came on saying it was turned off, the check engine light came on, the Volvo on call light came on, and the car wouldnt turn off. I moved the shift into different gears, and was able to turn the car off. I waited a while and started the car again. This time the on call, and check engine light stayed on. I called the dealership, was told it was probably a low battery. Had me come in Monday the 26th to have it checked. But Saturday the car wouldn't start right away, and all the warning lights came back on and wouldn't shift gears. Had to call aaa to have it towed. Got a call from the dealership Monday August 26th. Was told they were testing the battery to see if it fails so they could replace it under warranty. They ended up replacing the battery, and told me there was a lot of water in the trunk under the spare tire, where the battery for the on call is located. Said there was a gap in the sunroof weather stripping where tree debris probably clogged the drain pipes. They cleaned that out, and replaced the sunroof weather stripping which was under warrenty. But I was told the water and clogged pipe was not under warrenty, and had to pay for that? September 6th, 30k service and check the on call light that never went off. They found 1. 5 inches of water under my front carpet and will be checking for electrical damage and corrosion. They told me this is not covered under the warranty and advised to call my insurance. My safety concern is future electrical issues/ failures while driving. At any time something could malfunction. Thats a huge safety concern and not feeling safe to drive the car. There is nothing about this huge problem in the warranty or maintenance to check the drains !!! September 9th I will call the claims department and notify the adjuster. Also call back the dealership. Prior to this I've had no problems with the car.

There is spontaneous cracking of the windshield without hit by a stone chip or any debri.

When I purchased my 2014 Volvo xc 60 I was told that it was in good overall condition and believe that after driving it for the vehicle in full and brought it back because it needed a current inspection. Within four days of taking it home after the inspection, the pcv valve went bad and I had a minor leak in the middle center top of the windshield that dripped in and left watermarks on my headliner. So again I called the dealer and explained to them what was going on. I took it back they corrected the pcv valve and said that they had my windshield repaired and sealed by a professional windshield installer. Once again, I picked up my new car and I went home with it. The first rainstorm we got the inside of my car was flooded to the point where it shorted out my sunroof switch so now I can use my sunroof and there is mildew smell all through my car , floorboard on the driver side side gets soaked along with everything else from about the center all the way to the left and down the side of the windshield I feel that more than half of that windshield is not secured properly in there and sealed and could lead to serious injury to myself or possibly someone else. I have reached out to them several times and after I picked it up when they stated everything was fixed and good to go, it was nothing but a nightmare my car has a massive leaking windshield around more than 50% of it at least. I contacted the auto dealer once again and explained what was going on and how severe the situation had become. The service manager assured me that they work on the windshield was guaranteed and under warranty and he had a switch on hand to replace my control switch for my sunroof and that he would contact their windshield guy and get him back there to make it right at no cost to me. In addition he said he would also supply me the loaner so I would not be without a car until mine was definitely fixed and ready, that was the last I heard from them and that was almost 3 weeks ago.

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While attempting an ota software update, the update failed. The instrument cluster was inoperative, it was a complete blank screen. Not able to tell how fast you were going, what gear you were in, how much gas you had. All features displayed on the instrument cluster were not available. Contacted Volvo to attempt a software reset, and all attempts were not successful.