repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
2017 Volvo XC60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2017 Volvo XC60, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-798 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Volvo XC60 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Tires
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Engine
1Vehicle speed control
1Forward collision avoidance
1Service brakes
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 Volvo XC60 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Air bags
Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other XC60 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XC60 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Volvo XC60 safety ratings
2017 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What XC60 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The support battery for start/stop started to show on the dash and tells me that service is required about 2 weeks ago. "THE LOCATION OF THE BATTERY IS MY CONCERN". A month ago, the air coming out from the vent of the ac/heater started to smell like a rotten egg, a very strong smell that gives me a…
SRS Airbag light came on three times in a month but did not stay on. Took it to Volvo dealership to see what the issue was. According to dealership- there was loose pin tension in the left front door harness. They checked for codes and received SRS B11A081 left side pressure sensor message…
I will followup once I have a report from a mechanic. My car stalled while driving in heavy traffic; a pedestrian ran in front of me and I braked. I didn't hit anything or anyone, not even a pothole. My car stalled and all the dashlights went off. I put the car in park and tried to restart, but it…
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