Reliable Auto DB

2013 Volvo XC60 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Volvo XC60 holds 66 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XC60 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Front, Labels, and Inactive sensor control module.

2012 Volvo XC60
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Complaints

66

Per year

0

Recalls

3

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Visibility and wipers (27 of 66), then Electrical system (9) and Air bags (7). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 XC60 has 46 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 16 complaints, 2 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Volvo XC60. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall seat belts, front 2020-06-30 · NHTSA campaign 20V378000
Summary 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 over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
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 this recall is R10029.
Recall Labels 2013-03-05 · NHTSA campaign 13V084000
Summary 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.
Recall air bags, frontal, inactive sensor control module 2012-09-10 · NHTSA campaign 12V439000
Summary 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.

Complaints by component (66 total)

Visibility and wipers
27
Electrical system
9
Air bags
7
Structure
5
Engine
3
Forward collision avoidance
2
Service brakes
2
Steering
2
Visibility
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Powertrain
1
Seats
1
Speed control
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12014320165201712018102019820201720214202262023620243202522026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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 of windshield. This…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-06-18
  • "During a heavy rain storm, I noticed water running down the inside of the windshield. It impaired my vision."
    Visibility · filed 2026-03-02
  • "The accelerator got stuck and and the engine went full power. It would not shut off and the overheated."
    Electrical system, Speed control · filed 2025-11-30
  • "Factory installed windshield is leaking profusely due to faulty adhesive/primer. This is a well known issue that causes havoc on vital electronic systems and should be a national recall. The loose windshield bond can…"
    Structure · filed 2025-06-17
  • ""During airbag deployment, the driver’s hand was burned with blistering. I believe hot gas or chemicals vented abnormally. This caused a painful injury requiring treatment.""
    Air bags · filed 2025-05-06

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2013 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
XC60 all-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 17 23 20 MPG $3250
XC60 all-wheel drive 3.2L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $3250
XC60 front-wheel drive 3.2L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 25 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

First generation XC60, 2012–2017
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20, 0W-30 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent; ~5.7 qt with filter on typical fills) , 5.7 qt capacity
Tire size 235/60R18 or 255/45R20 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V220000 covers certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 and S90 vehicles. Driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly, which can allow the seat to move in a crash and increase injury risk. Recall 19V046000 covers certain 2018-2019 XC60 vehicles where tailgate lifting arms may freeze in cold conditions and separate from the gas struts when the tailgate is opened.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Volvo XC60 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Volvo XC60 holds 66 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XC60 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Front, Labels, and Inactive sensor control module.

What are common problems with a 2013 Volvo XC60?

The complaints owners file most often name Visibility and wipers (27 of 66), then Electrical system (9) and Air bags (7). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2013 Volvo XC60 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 XC60 has 46 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 16 complaints, 2 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Volvo XC60 been recalled?

The 2013 Volvo XC60 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Volvo XC60?

Owners have filed 66 complaints about the 2013 Volvo XC60 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Volvo XC60 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Volvo XC60 is 20.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Volvo XC60 use?

First-generation models commonly list 0W-20/0W-30/5W-30 (~5.7 qt); SPA models commonly list 0W-20 (~5.9 qt).

What tire sizes does a Volvo XC60 use?

OEM sizes commonly include 235/60R18 and 255/45R20 on earlier cars and 235/60R18 through 265/35R22 on SPA models.

What seat-rail recall covers certain XC60 models?

Recall 19V220000 covers certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 and S90 vehicles where front seat-rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.