2017 Volvo Xc60 Safety Report
2017 VOLVO XC60 Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Volvo Xc60
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Volvo Xc60. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (14) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Fuel/Propulsion System | Compare fuel/propulsion system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2016 | Compare against the 2016 Volvo Xc60 with 37 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Volvo Xc60 before buying across this generation. |
Volvo Xc60 Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Volvo Xc60 years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Xc60 | 37 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Volvo Xc60 | 45 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2017 Volvo Xc60 Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Volvo Xc60, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Fuel/Propulsion System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Volvo onlyElectrical System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Volvo onlyElectrical System,Air Bags
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Air Bags issues Volvo onlyForward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Volvo onlyService Brakes
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Volvo onlyElectrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System issues Volvo onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Volvo Xc60
Reliability Score
The 2017 Volvo Xc60 receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Volvo Xc60
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Volvo Xc60
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Volvo Xc60:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System Fuel pump regulator has failed, causing premature failure in some vehicles. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues with the support battery for start/stop and electrical system shutdowns have been reported. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bags Recalls for air bags have been issued for multiple models, including the 2017 XC60. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes Brake failures have been reported, causing mushy pedal and sudden loss of braking power. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Volvo Xc60:
Issues with the support battery for start/stop and electrical system shutdowns.
Recalls for air bags have been issued for multiple models.
Brake failures have been reported, causing mushy pedal and sudden loss of braking power.
Fuel pump regulator has failed, causing premature failure in some vehicles.
Recall Details for the 2017 Volvo Xc60
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Volvo Xc60 by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.
Summary: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" ...
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.
Summary: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt A...
Consequence: 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 injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Volvo Xc60
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Volvo Xc60 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
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 headache and makes me dizzy. This smell comes and go.I had to open the windows and switch to recycle...
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 failures. Followed VIDa fault tracing and found the loose tension in SRS pins in the driver door harness. Th...
I pulled my car out of the garage, I saw I had not taken the trash out and had my foot on brake. the car has an automatic shut off at stops to save gas. It shut off, I jumped out thinking it was "off" as there was no engine sound. The car started back up and started going forward. I attempted to jump in to hit the brakes ... it kept going and hit side mirror, door, me and then kept going! it never...
Got into my car, pulled out of a parking spot and approached a stop sign. The brakes suddenly became extremely mushy and the brake peddle went all the way to the floor. I didn't notice an issue when I pulled out of the parking spot. I was unable to continue driving as the brakes were not usable. I had the car towed to the dealer and they indicated the brake booster and vacuum pump failed due t...
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 would not start. My emergency lights wouldn't work and because I was on a busy thoroughfare in D...
The fuel pump regulator failed causing the fuel pump to fail way to early (car has less than 60K miles). In addition, the floats in the fuel tank itself stick making the fuel gauge unreliable. We have had to replace the fuel pump regulator, fuel pump and also have an unreliable gas gauge now unfortunately. The car failed while we were driving through the canyon in southern CA which was terrifying...
2017 VOLVO XC60. CONSUMER STATED THAT VOLVO VEHICLES ARE UNSAFE DUE TO NO LONGER HAVING SPARE TIRES IN VEHICLES. *LD *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2017 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAI...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SMOLISH VOLVO (20360 GRANDVIEW DRIVE BEND, OREGON 97701, (541)-639-3005) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL COMPUTER SENSOR, THE STEERING WHEEL RACK, AND THE STEERING WHEEL FLUID RESERVOIR; HOWEVER, THE REPAIRS DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURE...
I WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER SUV IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR, DAMAGING FRONT & REAR DOORS, FRONT PANEL AND BACK PANEL. MY CAR WAS STOPPED GETTING READY TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THE OTHER VEHICLE STOMPED THE GAS TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND HIT ME DIRECTLY. DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AFTER IMPACT AND ALL OF THESE PARTS REPLACED. AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER INDICATED THAT THIS MODEL VOLVO DOES NOT HAV...
THE VEHICLE DOES NOT REPORT THE FUEL LEVEL ACCURATELY. OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS RUN OUT OF GAS 3 TIMES, ALL WHEN THERE WERE TWO BARS OF FUEL ON THE GAUGE, AND THE REMAINING MILEAGE HAS BEEN BETWEEN 80-90 MILES. THERE CLEARLY SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM. THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A VOLVO DEALER AND THEY SAID THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING FINE. I'LL TAKE IT BACK AGAIN AND MAYBE THEY...
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FAILED AT 56,000 MILES. CAR HAS BECOME INOPERABLE.
CONSTANT PROBLEMS/FAILURES WITH START/STOP FUNCTION. CAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN FOR NO REASON WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART. CAR HAS TO BE SHUT OFF AND SYSTEM HAS TO BE RE-BOOTED. DEALER SERVICE DEPT CAN FIND NO PROBLEM. MOST RECENTLY, CAR'S STARTER MOTOR FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BY THE DEALER. HAVING THE CAR'S ENGINE START/STO...
TWO TIMES NOW, DRIVING THROUGH THE SAME ONE-WAY INTERSECTION, THE CITY SAFETY AUTO-BRAKING FUNCTION ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON. I WAS GOING STRAIGHT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, WITH NO NEED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. HOWEVER, THE CITY SAFETY AUTO-BRAKED TO A COMPLETE STOP, PLACING ME AT RISK FROM BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. AN ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED IN MY INFORMATION CENTER CONFIRMING THE CITY SAFETY AUTO-BRAKI...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Volvo Xc60
Has the 2017 VOLVO XC60 been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 VOLVO XC60 has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 VOLVO XC60 have?
The 2017 VOLVO XC60 has 14 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 2 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 VOLVO XC60?
The 2017 VOLVO XC60 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 VOLVO XC60?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 VOLVO XC60 involve fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), electrical system,air bags (1 complaints). Other affected components include forward collision avoidance, service brakes, electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system.
How many crash reports does the 2017 VOLVO XC60 have?
There are 2 crash reports associated with the 2017 VOLVO XC60 out of 14 total complaints (14.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 VOLVO XC60 have?
There are no fire reports for the 2017 VOLVO XC60 in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 VOLVO XC60?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 VOLVO XC60.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 VOLVO XC60?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 VOLVO XC60. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 VOLVO XC60?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 VOLVO XC60 is acceptable with caveats. It has 14 complaints, 4 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 VOLVO XC60?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 VOLVO XC60 are: 1. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS (1 complaints), 4. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints), 5. SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints). FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 2 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 VOLVO XC60?
Be cautious of recalls for the fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, and air bags. Regular maintenance is crucial, especially for the electrical system and service brakes. The 2017 VOLVO XC60 has 14 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 VOLVO XC60?
The 2017 VOLVO XC60 receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 14 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Fuel/Propulsion System and Electrical System.
What are the known issues with the 2017 VOLVO XC60?
Known issues with the 2017 VOLVO XC60 include: Fuel/Propulsion System, Electrical System, Air Bags, Service Brakes. These are based on patterns found across 14 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 Volvo XC60?
Yes, there are recalls for the fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, and air bags affecting the 2017 XC60.
What are the common electrical system issues?
Issues include support battery for start/stop problems and electrical system shutdowns.
Have there been any brake failures reported?
Yes, brake failures have been reported, causing mushy pedal and sudden loss of braking power.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of recalls for the fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, and air bags. Regular maintenance is crucial, especially for the electrical system and service brakes.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Volvo Xc60
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Volvo Xc60. The data includes 14 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported crashes, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Volvo Xc60 an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-17