Electrical System Problems of Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60 owners have reported 148 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (133 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's software (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Volvo XC60

The Electrical System problem

My car periodically shuts down while on highway and once a week is completely dead and requires a jump or a tow. I have brought this to the dealerships attention for over 18 months and they continue to tell me that the problem is fixed. The car shut down and was completely dead again this week.   Read details...

The Software problem

While I was driving in a busy multilane city traffic situation, the car's center console went completely blank and the turn signals, hazard lights, and Volvo on call were not functioning properly. I am not sure what else was affected.   Read details...

The Instrument Cluster/panel problem

The contact owns a 2025 Volvo Xc60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an inoperable instrument cluster.   Read details...

The Body Control Module Software problem

The owns a 2022 Volvo Xc60. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or idling, the vehicle safety driver assistance functions failed such as the lane departure, cross-traffic warning, and others.   Read details...

The Starter problem

Constant problems/failures with start/stop function. Car's electrical system will completely shut down for no reason while in traffic and engine will not restart. Car has to be shut off and system has to be re-booted. Dealer service dept can find no problem.   Read details...




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