2017 Volvo XC60: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Volvo XC60 has 14 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag high long-term maintenance and repair costs — very frequent mention of expensive repairs (e.g., $1,300 for brake hoses, $4,000+ for ac evaporator, $5,000+ for supercharger clutch), with parts and dealership labor cited as exorbitant. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

14
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Volvo XC60 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
5
fuel/propulsion system
3
air bags
2
engine
2
power train
2

Recalls affecting the 2017 XC60

electrical system:software

Campaign 18V800000

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have …

air bags

Campaign 16V918000

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have dr…

air bags

Campaign 17V127000

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiat…

seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Campaign 16V798000

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the…

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its premium interior feel, comfortable ride, strong safety reputation, and attractive design, with specific engines like the T5 and T6 noted for smoothness and adequate p

  • High long-term maintenance and repair costs — very frequent mention of expensive repairs (e.g., $1,300 for brake hoses, $4,000+ for AC evaporator, $5,000+ for supercharger clutch), with parts and dealership labor cited as exorbitant. Frequency: very frequent.
  • AAOS (Android Automotive) infotainment system problems — bugs, sluggish performance, system freezes, failed over-the-air updates, apps stopping working, issues that disable connected features like climate control. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Reliability concerns with complex powertrains (B6, T8 PHEV) — supercharger clutch failure predicted between 90,000-120,000 miles; electrical gremlins; high-voltage heater (HVH) failure in PHEVs; expensive hybrid system components (e.g., onboard charger). Frequency: recurrent.
  • 12V battery issues — batteries failing prematurely or not holding sufficient charge, preventing software updates and causing connectivity problems. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Rear seat space limitations — noted as cramped with child seats installed, restricting front passenger legroom. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the XC60.

Typical used price

Used XC60 listings typically run $21,060–$41,990 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

Other XC60 model years

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