2010 Volvo XC60 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,165miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Volvo XC60, 5% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,165 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My customer was headed northbound on hwy 63, had just passed over I-70 when the customer heard a poof and smoke started bellowing from the hood and the tailpipe. They pulled over on the side of the road immediately, but by then smoke was coming out of the vents as well. They got out of the car, and called 911 because of smoke started to thicken. About one minute later, flames started coming out from underneath the right (pass) side of the car and within 25-30 seconds, flames were coming from up under the hood as well. The fire department got there and put out the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324184, filed 2020-05, 176,133 miles“The problem of the engine was first reported to culver city Volvo on 12/12/2011. On 10/30/2012 the vehicle was sent back the 2nd time for the same problem. Again, on 12/05/2012, the vehicle was sent back the 3rd time for the same problem. I went back to culver city Volvo to pick up the vehicle on 12/24/2012. As soon as I started the engine at the dealer's parking lot, two messages came on dashboard. One was engine system service required and the other one was transmission system service required . The service department took the vechile back. One 12/27/2012, I went back to pick up the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491546, filed 2013-01, 10,229 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032678Apr 23, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify…
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10167893Feb 23, 2017This is a Technical Journal: Customer may experience unexpected engine oil consumption, the yellow warning symbol may be lit and the "Engine oil level low" message may be…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 8% |
| 2021 | 6 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 13% |
| 2016 | 15 | 39% |
| 2015 | 12 | 26% |
| 2014 | 4 | 25% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Volvo XC60
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Volvo XC60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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