VOLVO XC60 2019

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

52 Complaints 11 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

11 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Volvo Car Usa, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 23V001000 SAFETY RECALL
74 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 5, 2023
Safety Issue:

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.

Potential Risk:
A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLVO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: R10213
Notice Date: Jan 31, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 5, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V414000 SAFETY RECALL
85.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 2, 2021
Safety Issue:

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.

Potential Risk:
Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLVO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: R10100
Notice Date: Jul 2, 2021
Recall Date: Jun 2, 2021
Volvo Car Usa Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V503000 SAFETY RECALL
87.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2020
Safety Issue:

Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.

Potential Risk:
The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10044.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLVO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: R10044
Notice Date: Sep 29, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2020
Volvo Car Usa Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V144000 SAFETY RECALL
121.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2020
Safety Issue:

Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.

Potential Risk:
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLVO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: R29998
Notice Date: Apr 9, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2020
Volvo Car Usa Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V220000 SAFETY RECALL
2.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2019
Safety Issue:

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.

Potential Risk:
If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19931.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLVO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: R19931
Notice Date: May 7, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2019
Volvo Car Usa Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V046000 SAFETY RECALL
46K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2019
Safety Issue:

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.

Potential Risk:
If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89910.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLVO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: R89910
Notice Date: May 14, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2019
Volvo Car Usa Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V800000 SAFETY RECALL
17.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2018
Safety Issue:

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 an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

Potential Risk:
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLVO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: R39917
Notice Date: Dec 26, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2018
Volvo Car Usa Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V589000 SAFETY RECALL
172 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2018
Safety Issue:

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC60 hybrid electric vehicles, equipped with certain AeroVironment electric vehicle TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems. Capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Potential Risk:
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charge cord, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39901. Note: Owners are advised not to use the charging cord until it is inspected.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLVO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: R39901
Notice Date: Nov 1, 2018
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2018

Consumer Complaints

52 Complaints
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11555338 Other
Nov 15, 2023
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Water intrusion via a faulty sunroof seal and drain system. Water drains into the vehicle and collects under the flooring carpets and is not detectable. Water then disables and shorts out electrical components and computer modules eventually rendering the vehicle completely inoperable … including airbags, suspension system and electronic engine components. All control is lost. System also displays a number of random and often times confusing and erroneous error message to display console. This is an extremely dangerous problem, and extremely expensive to remedy, and appears to be related to a significant design flaw. According to internet reports, this is a known issue. Dealer is the one who diagnosed the problem. Given this problem affects electronics - there is a threat of fire.

Corrective Action:

Water intrusion via a faulty sunroof seal and drain system. Water drains into the vehicle and collects under the flooring carpets and is not detectable. Water then disables and shorts out electrical components and computer modules eventually rendering the vehicle completely inoperable … including airbags, suspension system and electronic engine components. All control is lost. System also displays a number of random and often times confusing and erroneous error message to display console. This is an extremely dangerous problem, and extremely expensive to remedy, and appears to be related to a significant design flaw. According to internet reports, this is a known issue. Dealer is the one who diagnosed the problem. Given this problem affects electronics - there is a threat of fire.

Additional Notes:

Water intrusion via a faulty sunroof seal and drain system. Water drains into the vehicle and collects under the flooring carpets and is not detectable. Water then disables and shorts out electrical components and computer modules eventually rendering the vehicle completely inoperable … including airbags, suspension system and electronic engine components. All control is lost. System also displays a number of random and often times confusing and erroneous error message to display console. This is an extremely dangerous problem, and extremely expensive to remedy, and appears to be related to a significant design flaw. According to internet reports, this is a known issue. Dealer is the one who diagnosed the problem. Given this problem affects electronics - there is a threat of fire.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11555338
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2023
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11555338 Other
Nov 15, 2023
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

Water intrusion via a faulty sunroof seal and drain system. Water drains into the vehicle and collects under the flooring carpets and is not detectable. Water then disables and shorts out electrical components and computer modules eventually rendering the vehicle completely inoperable … including airbags, suspension system and electronic engine components. All control is lost. System also displays a number of random and often times confusing and erroneous error message to display console. This is an extremely dangerous problem, and extremely expensive to remedy, and appears to be related to a significant design flaw. According to internet reports, this is a known issue. Dealer is the one who diagnosed the problem. Given this problem affects electronics - there is a threat of fire.

Corrective Action:

Water intrusion via a faulty sunroof seal and drain system. Water drains into the vehicle and collects under the flooring carpets and is not detectable. Water then disables and shorts out electrical components and computer modules eventually rendering the vehicle completely inoperable … including airbags, suspension system and electronic engine components. All control is lost. System also displays a number of random and often times confusing and erroneous error message to display console. This is an extremely dangerous problem, and extremely expensive to remedy, and appears to be related to a significant design flaw. According to internet reports, this is a known issue. Dealer is the one who diagnosed the problem. Given this problem affects electronics - there is a threat of fire.

Additional Notes:

Water intrusion via a faulty sunroof seal and drain system. Water drains into the vehicle and collects under the flooring carpets and is not detectable. Water then disables and shorts out electrical components and computer modules eventually rendering the vehicle completely inoperable … including airbags, suspension system and electronic engine components. All control is lost. System also displays a number of random and often times confusing and erroneous error message to display console. This is an extremely dangerous problem, and extremely expensive to remedy, and appears to be related to a significant design flaw. According to internet reports, this is a known issue. Dealer is the one who diagnosed the problem. Given this problem affects electronics - there is a threat of fire.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11555338
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2023
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11555338 Other
Nov 15, 2023
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

Water intrusion via a faulty sunroof seal and drain system. Water drains into the vehicle and collects under the flooring carpets and is not detectable. Water then disables and shorts out electrical components and computer modules eventually rendering the vehicle completely inoperable … including airbags, suspension system and electronic engine components. All control is lost. System also displays a number of random and often times confusing and erroneous error message to display console. This is an extremely dangerous problem, and extremely expensive to remedy, and appears to be related to a significant design flaw. According to internet reports, this is a known issue. Dealer is the one who diagnosed the problem. Given this problem affects electronics - there is a threat of fire.

Corrective Action:

Water intrusion via a faulty sunroof seal and drain system. Water drains into the vehicle and collects under the flooring carpets and is not detectable. Water then disables and shorts out electrical components and computer modules eventually rendering the vehicle completely inoperable … including airbags, suspension system and electronic engine components. All control is lost. System also displays a number of random and often times confusing and erroneous error message to display console. This is an extremely dangerous problem, and extremely expensive to remedy, and appears to be related to a significant design flaw. According to internet reports, this is a known issue. Dealer is the one who diagnosed the problem. Given this problem affects electronics - there is a threat of fire.

Additional Notes:

Water intrusion via a faulty sunroof seal and drain system. Water drains into the vehicle and collects under the flooring carpets and is not detectable. Water then disables and shorts out electrical components and computer modules eventually rendering the vehicle completely inoperable … including airbags, suspension system and electronic engine components. All control is lost. System also displays a number of random and often times confusing and erroneous error message to display console. This is an extremely dangerous problem, and extremely expensive to remedy, and appears to be related to a significant design flaw. According to internet reports, this is a known issue. Dealer is the one who diagnosed the problem. Given this problem affects electronics - there is a threat of fire.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11555338
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2023
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11546744 Other
Sep 27, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

The drainage system from the roof of the vehicle is faulty and causes water to collect in the space between the carpet in the interior of the vehicle and the floor of the vehicle. Key electrical components are located beneath the front passenger seat of the vehicle. When the water collected, it caused key systems, such as collision warning and other systems to malfunction. When we took the vehicle to the dealership, several other vehicles had to be towed in due to more severe electrical failure as a result of the drainage malfunction.

Corrective Action:

The drainage system from the roof of the vehicle is faulty and causes water to collect in the space between the carpet in the interior of the vehicle and the floor of the vehicle. Key electrical components are located beneath the front passenger seat of the vehicle. When the water collected, it caused key systems, such as collision warning and other systems to malfunction. When we took the vehicle to the dealership, several other vehicles had to be towed in due to more severe electrical failure as a result of the drainage malfunction.

Additional Notes:

The drainage system from the roof of the vehicle is faulty and causes water to collect in the space between the carpet in the interior of the vehicle and the floor of the vehicle. Key electrical components are located beneath the front passenger seat of the vehicle. When the water collected, it caused key systems, such as collision warning and other systems to malfunction. When we took the vehicle to the dealership, several other vehicles had to be towed in due to more severe electrical failure as a result of the drainage malfunction.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11546744
Notice Date: Sep 27, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11546744 Other
Sep 27, 2023
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The drainage system from the roof of the vehicle is faulty and causes water to collect in the space between the carpet in the interior of the vehicle and the floor of the vehicle. Key electrical components are located beneath the front passenger seat of the vehicle. When the water collected, it caused key systems, such as collision warning and other systems to malfunction. When we took the vehicle to the dealership, several other vehicles had to be towed in due to more severe electrical failure as a result of the drainage malfunction.

Corrective Action:

The drainage system from the roof of the vehicle is faulty and causes water to collect in the space between the carpet in the interior of the vehicle and the floor of the vehicle. Key electrical components are located beneath the front passenger seat of the vehicle. When the water collected, it caused key systems, such as collision warning and other systems to malfunction. When we took the vehicle to the dealership, several other vehicles had to be towed in due to more severe electrical failure as a result of the drainage malfunction.

Additional Notes:

The drainage system from the roof of the vehicle is faulty and causes water to collect in the space between the carpet in the interior of the vehicle and the floor of the vehicle. Key electrical components are located beneath the front passenger seat of the vehicle. When the water collected, it caused key systems, such as collision warning and other systems to malfunction. When we took the vehicle to the dealership, several other vehicles had to be towed in due to more severe electrical failure as a result of the drainage malfunction.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11546744
Notice Date: Sep 27, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11533995 Other
Jul 24, 2023
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. Sometimes this was not very safe, especially when you were on an interstate with limited shoulder space. This appears to be a known issue of Volvo, but since I was out of warranty, I had to cover the cost for the repair. I took my XC60 into an Independent Repair shop and a new Volvo Brand brake booster was installed. This appears to have rectified the situation and the shaking has stopped.

Corrective Action:

At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. Sometimes this was not very safe, especially when you were on an interstate with limited shoulder space. This appears to be a known issue of Volvo, but since I was out of warranty, I had to cover the cost for the repair. I took my XC60 into an Independent Repair shop and a new Volvo Brand brake booster was installed. This appears to have rectified the situation and the shaking has stopped.

Additional Notes:

At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. Sometimes this was not very safe, especially when you were on an interstate with limited shoulder space. This appears to be a known issue of Volvo, but since I was out of warranty, I had to cover the cost for the repair. I took my XC60 into an Independent Repair shop and a new Volvo Brand brake booster was installed. This appears to have rectified the situation and the shaking has stopped.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11533995
Notice Date: Jul 24, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11533995 Other
Jul 24, 2023
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. Sometimes this was not very safe, especially when you were on an interstate with limited shoulder space. This appears to be a known issue of Volvo, but since I was out of warranty, I had to cover the cost for the repair. I took my XC60 into an Independent Repair shop and a new Volvo Brand brake booster was installed. This appears to have rectified the situation and the shaking has stopped.

Corrective Action:

At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. Sometimes this was not very safe, especially when you were on an interstate with limited shoulder space. This appears to be a known issue of Volvo, but since I was out of warranty, I had to cover the cost for the repair. I took my XC60 into an Independent Repair shop and a new Volvo Brand brake booster was installed. This appears to have rectified the situation and the shaking has stopped.

Additional Notes:

At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. Sometimes this was not very safe, especially when you were on an interstate with limited shoulder space. This appears to be a known issue of Volvo, but since I was out of warranty, I had to cover the cost for the repair. I took my XC60 into an Independent Repair shop and a new Volvo Brand brake booster was installed. This appears to have rectified the situation and the shaking has stopped.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11533995
Notice Date: Jul 24, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11533995 Other
Jul 24, 2023
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. Sometimes this was not very safe, especially when you were on an interstate with limited shoulder space. This appears to be a known issue of Volvo, but since I was out of warranty, I had to cover the cost for the repair. I took my XC60 into an Independent Repair shop and a new Volvo Brand brake booster was installed. This appears to have rectified the situation and the shaking has stopped.

Corrective Action:

At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. Sometimes this was not very safe, especially when you were on an interstate with limited shoulder space. This appears to be a known issue of Volvo, but since I was out of warranty, I had to cover the cost for the repair. I took my XC60 into an Independent Repair shop and a new Volvo Brand brake booster was installed. This appears to have rectified the situation and the shaking has stopped.

Additional Notes:

At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. Sometimes this was not very safe, especially when you were on an interstate with limited shoulder space. This appears to be a known issue of Volvo, but since I was out of warranty, I had to cover the cost for the repair. I took my XC60 into an Independent Repair shop and a new Volvo Brand brake booster was installed. This appears to have rectified the situation and the shaking has stopped.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11533995
Notice Date: Jul 24, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11525188 Other
Jun 3, 2023
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

Since owning my Volvo XC60 I have had to change my brakes and rotors 3 times. I first purchased my car in January 2020 and the model is a 2019. The brake issues that have occurred have been the brake pedal shaking excessively as well as concern that the car would not brake due to the brakes wearing down very quickly. This has also affected the brake safety that Volvo pride themselves on. Additionally I was asked to pay $600 for a recall that the dealership told me needed to be done for my safety and admitted that Volvo should be picking up the tab for this.

Corrective Action:

Since owning my Volvo XC60 I have had to change my brakes and rotors 3 times. I first purchased my car in January 2020 and the model is a 2019. The brake issues that have occurred have been the brake pedal shaking excessively as well as concern that the car would not brake due to the brakes wearing down very quickly. This has also affected the brake safety that Volvo pride themselves on. Additionally I was asked to pay $600 for a recall that the dealership told me needed to be done for my safety and admitted that Volvo should be picking up the tab for this.

Additional Notes:

Since owning my Volvo XC60 I have had to change my brakes and rotors 3 times. I first purchased my car in January 2020 and the model is a 2019. The brake issues that have occurred have been the brake pedal shaking excessively as well as concern that the car would not brake due to the brakes wearing down very quickly. This has also affected the brake safety that Volvo pride themselves on. Additionally I was asked to pay $600 for a recall that the dealership told me needed to be done for my safety and admitted that Volvo should be picking up the tab for this.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11525188
Notice Date: Jun 3, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 3, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11525188 Other
Jun 3, 2023
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Potential Consequences:

Since owning my Volvo XC60 I have had to change my brakes and rotors 3 times. I first purchased my car in January 2020 and the model is a 2019. The brake issues that have occurred have been the brake pedal shaking excessively as well as concern that the car would not brake due to the brakes wearing down very quickly. This has also affected the brake safety that Volvo pride themselves on. Additionally I was asked to pay $600 for a recall that the dealership told me needed to be done for my safety and admitted that Volvo should be picking up the tab for this.

Corrective Action:

Since owning my Volvo XC60 I have had to change my brakes and rotors 3 times. I first purchased my car in January 2020 and the model is a 2019. The brake issues that have occurred have been the brake pedal shaking excessively as well as concern that the car would not brake due to the brakes wearing down very quickly. This has also affected the brake safety that Volvo pride themselves on. Additionally I was asked to pay $600 for a recall that the dealership told me needed to be done for my safety and admitted that Volvo should be picking up the tab for this.

Additional Notes:

Since owning my Volvo XC60 I have had to change my brakes and rotors 3 times. I first purchased my car in January 2020 and the model is a 2019. The brake issues that have occurred have been the brake pedal shaking excessively as well as concern that the car would not brake due to the brakes wearing down very quickly. This has also affected the brake safety that Volvo pride themselves on. Additionally I was asked to pay $600 for a recall that the dealership told me needed to be done for my safety and admitted that Volvo should be picking up the tab for this.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11525188
Notice Date: Jun 3, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 3, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11511306 Other
Mar 11, 2023
Defect Description:

TIRES

Potential Consequences:

The polyurethane foam inside the tire came unstuck, resulting in severe shaking in the car above 40 miles an hour. The tire came on a new 2019 Volvo XC 60 that’s a dealer would not replace the cost of the tire

Corrective Action:

The polyurethane foam inside the tire came unstuck, resulting in severe shaking in the car above 40 miles an hour. The tire came on a new 2019 Volvo XC 60 that’s a dealer would not replace the cost of the tire

Additional Notes:

The polyurethane foam inside the tire came unstuck, resulting in severe shaking in the car above 40 miles an hour. The tire came on a new 2019 Volvo XC 60 that’s a dealer would not replace the cost of the tire

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11511306
Notice Date: Mar 11, 2023
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11501268 Other
Jan 11, 2023
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that the front headlights failed to properly illuminate when engaged. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that the front headlights failed to properly illuminate when engaged. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that the front headlights failed to properly illuminate when engaged. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11501268
Notice Date: Jan 11, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2023
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11486442 Other
Sep 26, 2022
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

For the last 18 months, when getting on or while driving on the interstate at speeds of 55 - 70 mph, the steering wheel vibrates and a vibration is felt throughout the vehicle. When braking a pulsation is felt in the brake pedal and the car shudders as it slows. I have taken it to the dealer and they cannot duplicate the issue. I've seen that other Volvo XC-60 have had similar issues with brakes/rotors.

Corrective Action:

For the last 18 months, when getting on or while driving on the interstate at speeds of 55 - 70 mph, the steering wheel vibrates and a vibration is felt throughout the vehicle. When braking a pulsation is felt in the brake pedal and the car shudders as it slows. I have taken it to the dealer and they cannot duplicate the issue. I've seen that other Volvo XC-60 have had similar issues with brakes/rotors.

Additional Notes:

For the last 18 months, when getting on or while driving on the interstate at speeds of 55 - 70 mph, the steering wheel vibrates and a vibration is felt throughout the vehicle. When braking a pulsation is felt in the brake pedal and the car shudders as it slows. I have taken it to the dealer and they cannot duplicate the issue. I've seen that other Volvo XC-60 have had similar issues with brakes/rotors.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11486442
Notice Date: Sep 26, 2022
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2022
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11459539 Other
Apr 4, 2022
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

The entire vehicle shakes and vibrates violently at 50 mph and over.

Corrective Action:

The entire vehicle shakes and vibrates violently at 50 mph and over.

Additional Notes:

The entire vehicle shakes and vibrates violently at 50 mph and over.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11459539
Notice Date: Apr 4, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2022
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11459539 Other
Apr 4, 2022
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

The entire vehicle shakes and vibrates violently at 50 mph and over.

Corrective Action:

The entire vehicle shakes and vibrates violently at 50 mph and over.

Additional Notes:

The entire vehicle shakes and vibrates violently at 50 mph and over.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11459539
Notice Date: Apr 4, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2022
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11459539 Other
Apr 4, 2022
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

The entire vehicle shakes and vibrates violently at 50 mph and over.

Corrective Action:

The entire vehicle shakes and vibrates violently at 50 mph and over.

Additional Notes:

The entire vehicle shakes and vibrates violently at 50 mph and over.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11459539
Notice Date: Apr 4, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2022
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11454795 Other
Mar 2, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Driving down the interstate in rush hour at 30 mph, the entire entertainment system as well as the dashboard went black and went through a system restart. The dashboard, including spedometer and related controls were black and unusable for approximately 10 seconds. Approximately 3 minutes later, the system reboot again and all visual aids were unusable for 10 seconds or so.

Corrective Action:

Driving down the interstate in rush hour at 30 mph, the entire entertainment system as well as the dashboard went black and went through a system restart. The dashboard, including spedometer and related controls were black and unusable for approximately 10 seconds. Approximately 3 minutes later, the system reboot again and all visual aids were unusable for 10 seconds or so.

Additional Notes:

Driving down the interstate in rush hour at 30 mph, the entire entertainment system as well as the dashboard went black and went through a system restart. The dashboard, including spedometer and related controls were black and unusable for approximately 10 seconds. Approximately 3 minutes later, the system reboot again and all visual aids were unusable for 10 seconds or so.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11454795
Notice Date: Mar 2, 2022
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2022
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11442178 Other
Nov 30, 2021
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

After I parked my car, the driver’s seat back tilted forward towards the steering wheel and could not be repositioned either manually or electronically. I could barely squeeze in and certainly could not drive the car with the seat in that position. The car needed to be towed to the dealer and Volvo replaced all related components, which were under warranty. If this had occurred while I was driving, the situation would have been extremely dangerous. There were no prior warnings of the seat back failure.

Corrective Action:

After I parked my car, the driver’s seat back tilted forward towards the steering wheel and could not be repositioned either manually or electronically. I could barely squeeze in and certainly could not drive the car with the seat in that position. The car needed to be towed to the dealer and Volvo replaced all related components, which were under warranty. If this had occurred while I was driving, the situation would have been extremely dangerous. There were no prior warnings of the seat back failure.

Additional Notes:

After I parked my car, the driver’s seat back tilted forward towards the steering wheel and could not be repositioned either manually or electronically. I could barely squeeze in and certainly could not drive the car with the seat in that position. The car needed to be towed to the dealer and Volvo replaced all related components, which were under warranty. If this had occurred while I was driving, the situation would have been extremely dangerous. There were no prior warnings of the seat back failure.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11442178
Notice Date: Nov 30, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2021
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11432966 Other
Sep 14, 2021
Defect Description:

TIRES

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC60 equipped with Pirelli tires, Tire line: Scorpion Zero, Tire size: 235/55/R19, DOT number: XB08V824219. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger side rear tire experienced a blowout. The contact's child was nearby when the tire exploded but did not sustain any injuries. The dealer was made aware of the failure and was sending a tow truck to tow the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC60 equipped with Pirelli tires, Tire line: Scorpion Zero, Tire size: 235/55/R19, DOT number: XB08V824219. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger side rear tire experienced a blowout. The contact's child was nearby when the tire exploded but did not sustain any injuries. The dealer was made aware of the failure and was sending a tow truck to tow the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC60 equipped with Pirelli tires, Tire line: Scorpion Zero, Tire size: 235/55/R19, DOT number: XB08V824219. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger side rear tire experienced a blowout. The contact's child was nearby when the tire exploded but did not sustain any injuries. The dealer was made aware of the failure and was sending a tow truck to tow the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11432966
Notice Date: Sep 14, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 14, 2021
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Campaign: 11413363 Other
Apr 22, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

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. THIS CONTINUED FOR A FULL 1-2 MINUTES, UNLIKE TIMES BEFORE WHEN THE SYSTEM HAS DONE THE SAME THING BUT QUICKLY RE-BOOTED. THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AND MYSELF WAS COMPROMISED, AS I NEEDED TO CHANGE LANES TO GET ONTO THE INTERSTATE. I COULD NOT TELL IF MY SIGNALS WERE FUNCTIONING BECAUSE THE SIGNALS WERE NOT MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AND THE FLASHING SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY NONFUNCTIONAL. I TRIED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AS WELL, WHICH DID NOT FUNCTION. I PRESSED THE VOLVO ON CALL BUTTON, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT A "SOFTWARE UPDATE" WAS PERFORMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, AND WHEN I QUESTIONED HOW I WAS TO KNOW IF THIS WOULD BE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE, I WAS TOLD THAT I "WOULDN'T KNOW UNLESS THERE WAS A PROBLEM" AND THEY CLAIMED TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT WHETHER THE INCIDENT WOULD BE REPORTED TO THE NHTSA. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THIS CAR NOW, WHICH IS IRONIC CONSIDERING THAT I BOUGHT A VOLVO FOR ITS PURPORTED SAFETY.

Corrective Action:

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. THIS CONTINUED FOR A FULL 1-2 MINUTES, UNLIKE TIMES BEFORE WHEN THE SYSTEM HAS DONE THE SAME THING BUT QUICKLY RE-BOOTED. THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AND MYSELF WAS COMPROMISED, AS I NEEDED TO CHANGE LANES TO GET ONTO THE INTERSTATE. I COULD NOT TELL IF MY SIGNALS WERE FUNCTIONING BECAUSE THE SIGNALS WERE NOT MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AND THE FLASHING SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY NONFUNCTIONAL. I TRIED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AS WELL, WHICH DID NOT FUNCTION. I PRESSED THE VOLVO ON CALL BUTTON, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT A "SOFTWARE UPDATE" WAS PERFORMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, AND WHEN I QUESTIONED HOW I WAS TO KNOW IF THIS WOULD BE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE, I WAS TOLD THAT I "WOULDN'T KNOW UNLESS THERE WAS A PROBLEM" AND THEY CLAIMED TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT WHETHER THE INCIDENT WOULD BE REPORTED TO THE NHTSA. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THIS CAR NOW, WHICH IS IRONIC CONSIDERING THAT I BOUGHT A VOLVO FOR ITS PURPORTED SAFETY.

Additional Notes:

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. THIS CONTINUED FOR A FULL 1-2 MINUTES, UNLIKE TIMES BEFORE WHEN THE SYSTEM HAS DONE THE SAME THING BUT QUICKLY RE-BOOTED. THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AND MYSELF WAS COMPROMISED, AS I NEEDED TO CHANGE LANES TO GET ONTO THE INTERSTATE. I COULD NOT TELL IF MY SIGNALS WERE FUNCTIONING BECAUSE THE SIGNALS WERE NOT MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AND THE FLASHING SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY NONFUNCTIONAL. I TRIED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AS WELL, WHICH DID NOT FUNCTION. I PRESSED THE VOLVO ON CALL BUTTON, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT A "SOFTWARE UPDATE" WAS PERFORMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, AND WHEN I QUESTIONED HOW I WAS TO KNOW IF THIS WOULD BE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE, I WAS TOLD THAT I "WOULDN'T KNOW UNLESS THERE WAS A PROBLEM" AND THEY CLAIMED TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT WHETHER THE INCIDENT WOULD BE REPORTED TO THE NHTSA. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THIS CAR NOW, WHICH IS IRONIC CONSIDERING THAT I BOUGHT A VOLVO FOR ITS PURPORTED SAFETY.

Manufacturer: VOLVO
Mfg Campaign: 11413363
Notice Date: Apr 22, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 22, 2021

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