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2017 Volvo Xc60
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Platform Heritage

The Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2008. The XC60 is part of Volvo's 60 Series of automobiles, along with the S60 and V60. The first generation model introduced a new style for the 60 Series models. Along with the rest of the line-up, the first-generation XC60 was refreshed in 2013. Similarly, the second-generation model, released in 2017, is the first in the series. The car was named Car of the Year Japan for 2017–2018.

Source: Wikipedia intro extract · as of Jun 19, 2026

Key facts for this model year

14NHTSA owner complaints
4Safety recalls on file
2Top issue reports · Fuel/Propulsion System
$0Typical OEM recall remedy cost to you

~1.7k average monthly buyer searches in the US (google ads data · as of Jun 19, 2026). Run a MotoMetrics scan for your VIN to see live repair exposure.

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System Defect Summaries & Field Data

Active safety recalls on file: 4 (source: NHTSA Recalls API · as of Jun 19, 2026)

Top NHTSA complaint categories

Recent recall summaries

Campaign 18V800000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · API record

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.

Campaign 16V918000 · AIR BAGS · API record

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" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Campaign 17V127000 · AIR BAGS · API record

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."

Campaign 16V798000 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · API record

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 Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

YouTube voice themes below are research hints only — verify against NHTSA data before citing.

Search demand cross-check: ~1,668 avg monthly intent searches (source: google ads data · as of Jun 19, 2026)

On-Site Volvo Xc60 Pre-Purchase Checklist

  1. Verify OBD-II readiness monitors are complete (not recently cleared) using a full protocol scan.
  2. Compare dashboard mileage to ECU-stored odometer modules where accessible.
  3. Pull permanent and pending DTCs — not only stored codes visible on the dash.
  4. Inspect systems related to FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  5. Inspect systems related to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  6. Inspect systems related to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  7. Inspect systems related to FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  8. Inspect systems related to SERVICE BRAKES (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  9. Confirm recall remedy completed for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE (campaign 18V800000).
  10. Confirm recall remedy completed for AIR BAGS (campaign 16V918000).
  11. Confirm recall remedy completed for AIR BAGS (campaign 17V127000).
  12. Run a MotoMetrics on-site scan for Volvo Xc60 before signing the bill of sale.

Alternative Inferences & Cross-Shopping Matrix

Adjacent model years for this nameplate and equivalent footprints shoppers compare across brands.

Generational cohorts

2016 Volvo Xc60 2018 Volvo Xc60 2019 Volvo Xc60 2020 Volvo Xc60 2021 Volvo Xc60

Class competitors

2018 About Us 2018 Audi A5 2018 Audi Q3 2018 Audi Q5 2018 Bmw I3 2018 Bmw X1 2018 Bmw X3 2018 Buick Enclave

Vehicle health varies wildly by individual history. Aggregate recall and complaint data cannot tell you whether the specific car on the lot had its monitors cleared or its odometer rolled back. Verify the physical or digital scan before you sign a bill of sale.

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