2013 Volvo XC60 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo XC60. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (27), Unknown Or Other (15), Electrical System (9).

Key takeaways

  • 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 1 reported injury.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility/Wiper2741%
Unknown Or Other1523%
Electrical System914%
Air Bags711%
Structure58%
Engine35%
Visibility23%
Forward Collision Avoidance23%
Service Brakes23%
Steering23%
Vehicle Speed Control12%
Fuel/Propulsion System12%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2013 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD5/55/55/54/5
2013 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-06-18

Windshield leaks water into cabin. Volvo dealership charged $190 to diagnose problem. Told me I need a new windshield but they do not do glass replacement or repairs. They said sealant is bad at top of windshield. This is the original factory windshield. They referred me to a independent glass company who quoted $...

Visibility - filed 2026-03-02

During a heavy rain storm, I noticed water running down the inside of the windshield. It impaired my vision.

Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2025-11-30

The accelerator got stuck and and the engine went full power. It would not shut off and the overheated.

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.