2013 Volvo XC60 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2013 Volvo XC60, and owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2013 Volvo XC60
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seat belts: front
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue…
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for…
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Labels (equipment)
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles, manufactured on January 7, 2013. The product identification labels were printed with the incorrect manufacture year. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation."
Remedy: Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall began during March 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent.
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Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.
Remedy: These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Volvo XC60 have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,181 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
“During a heavy rain storm, I noticed water running down the inside of the windshield. It impaired my vision.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 2, 2026 · Visibility
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Volvo XC60 (XC60 AWD, XC60 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3/3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Volvo XC60 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC60 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Volvo XC60 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | 7 | 56 |
| 2011 Volvo XC60 | 4 | 36 |
| 2012 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 46 |
| 2013 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 66 |
| 2014 Volvo XC60 | 2 | 16 |
| 2015 Volvo XC60 | 1 | 47 |
| 2016 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 38 |
| 2017 Volvo XC60 | 4 | 16 |
| 2018 Volvo XC60 | 5 | 36 |
| 2019 Volvo XC60 | 8 | 36 |
| 2020 Volvo XC60 | 6 | 22 |
| 2021 Volvo XC60 | 5 | 49 |
| 2022 Volvo XC60 | 6 | 74 |
| 2023 Volvo XC60 | 5 | 54 |
| 2024 Volvo XC60 | 2 | 23 |
| 2025 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 36 |
Checking a specific 2013 Volvo XC60
How do I know if my 2013 Volvo XC60 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2013 Volvo XC60; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V439000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
- XC70417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.