Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60 owners have reported 31 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volvo XC60


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Volvo XC60

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The vehicle came to a stop in two different occasions (6 months apart) without a reason. The first occasion was while exiting the freeway, there was no car or object in front of me. The second time I had gone over a manhole and the car screeched to a halt on a city street.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

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] .   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Started car after driving an hour, and having it sit 2. 5 hours. Center panel was very dim and no air out of vents despite leaving air on when turned off. Error message that cooling infotainment system. Audio sound for turn signal also not working had to drive/leave.   Read details...




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