What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volvo XC60?

Electrical System complaints are the biggest group, followed by Fuel/Propulsion System. See the problems section for what owners describe.

Does the 2017 Volvo XC60 have recalls?

Yes. The by-year count is in the facts, and each recall is listed in the Recalls section.

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Volvo XC60?

See the Fuel Economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2017 Volvo XC60 reliable?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for this year. Read the problems section and the by-year comparison to judge for yourself.

Is 2017 a good year for the Volvo XC60?

The by-year comparison section shows how 2017 stacks up against other years of this model.

2017 Volvo XC60 Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Volvo XC60^[1]. Electrical issues lead the list^[2].

16owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

22–26MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints in a handful of groups. Here they are, biggest first.

Electrical System. 5 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the car losing power and stalling in traffic, then refusing to restart. Others mention warning lights, a service message about the support battery, and a bad smell from the vents.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 3 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, the fuel gauge could not be trusted, and one car ran dry while the gauge still showed fuel. Another owner describes a fuel pump that wore out early.
Unknown Or Other. 2 complaints^[7]. One of them mentions a fire.
Power Train. 2 complaints^[8].
Engine. 2 complaints^[9].
Air Bags. 2 complaints^[10]. Owners describe a side crash where the air bags stayed put, and a warning light that came and went until a dealer traced it to a wiring connection.
Tires. 2 complaints^[11]. One owner describes a tire failing on the highway. Another is unhappy that the car has no spare.
Structure. 1 complaint^[12]. It involved a crash and an injury.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2017 XC60 is necessarily included.

Electrical System › Software (18V800), November 2018. About 17,548 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Air Bags (17V127), March 2017. About 112 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Air Bags (16V918), December 2016. About 376 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly (16V798), November 2016. About 74,027 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
XC60 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	23 / 30 / 26	$2,600
XC60 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[17]	20 / 27 / 22	$3,750
XC60 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	20 / 29 / 23	$2,900

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	5	5	4	17.6%
SUV FWD^[19]	5	5	5	4	17.6%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
XC60 4DR SUV T5 AWD/T6 AWD/T6 R-DESIGN AWD^[20]	183 in	74 in	67 in	109 in	4,266 lb
XC60 4DR SUV T5 DRIVE-E/T6 DRIVE-E FWD^[21]	183 in	74 in	67 in	109 in	4,012 lb

How 2017 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each XC60 model year. The 2017 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2009	0	1
2010	56	7
2011	36	4
2012	46	3
2013	66	3
2014	16	2
2015	47	1
2016	38	3
2017	16	4
2018	36	5
2019	37	8
2020	23	7
2021	50	5
2022	75	7
2023	55	6
2024	24	3
2025	37	4
2026	16	3

NHTSA's counts for the XC60 show 16 complaints and 4 recalls for 2017^[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2017 and 14 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2009 (0) and the most are for 2022 (75)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2017 XC60?

The complaint count is small, with 16 on file^[1]. The electrical system is the biggest group^[2], so it is worth asking how the car starts, stalls and shows warning lights on a test drive. Fuel gauge behavior is another thing to check^[6]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Check the Recalls section for open items before you buy^[3].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volvo XC60?: Electrical System complaints are the biggest group^[2], followed by Fuel/Propulsion System^[6]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
Does the 2017 Volvo XC60 have recalls?: Yes. The by-year count is in the facts^[3], and each recall is listed in the Recalls section.
What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Volvo XC60?: See the Fuel Economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2017 Volvo XC60 reliable?: NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for this year^[1]. Read the problems section and the by-year comparison to judge for yourself.
Is 2017 a good year for the Volvo XC60?: The by-year comparison section shows how 2017 stacks up against other years of this model.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Volvo XC60

2012 46 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 66 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 47 complaints, 1 recall
2016 38 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 this page
2023 55 complaints, 6 recalls

Compare all model years of the Volvo XC60

Other Volvo models from 2017

2017 Volvo XC90 81 complaints, 7 recalls

All Volvo models

Similar cars from 2017: small suvs

2017 Toyota RAV4 321 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 76 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 Acura MDX 268 complaints, 9 recalls
2017 Acura RDX 79 complaints, 1 recall
2017 Audi Q5 42 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 Chevrolet Equinox 276 complaints, 0 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Volvo XC60 (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Volvo XC60 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for XC60 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 18V800, filed November 13, 2018: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V127, filed March 1, 2017: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V918, filed December 21, 2016: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V798, filed November 2, 2016: Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for XC60 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for XC60 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, XC60 4DR SUV T5 AWD/T6 AWD/T6 R-DESIGN AWD: length 183 in, width 74 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 4,266 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, XC60 4DR SUV T5 DRIVE-E/T6 DRIVE-E FWD: length 183 in, width 74 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 4,012 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2017 Volvo XC60: problems, recalls and fuel economy