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Volvo XC60Model year report

2011 Volvo XC60 Problems

Compared with other Volvo XC60 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

20/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
36filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49,963miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Volvo XC60 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2011 Volvo XC60. The part named most often is seat belts, with 8 complaints (22% of the total), followed by visibility (8) and electrical system (6). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,963 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 268 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Visibility complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 10 Volvo XC60 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 20 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Equipment (2), Engine cooling (1), Fuel system (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Seat belts: “Malfunctioning seat belt latches and buckles- the seat belt latches do not release the buckle very good when needing to exit the vehicle (they stick in place until the latch is held at a specific angle while pressing the release button) I dont believe this is an intended safety feature. This issue is present in all 5 seat positions latches and buckles in my car. After special attention to unbuckle myself, I often have to walk around to the back doors to get in the back seat so I can unlatch my sons buckle also. …”

NHTSA complaint #11258369, filed 2019-09, 125,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield is original from Volvo but leaks during rain and car washes. Rain floods my driver’s side floor board and heavy enough might effect my electrical system.”

NHTSA complaint #11570078, filed 2024-02

Electrical system: “Locking mechanisms in passenger side door failing, unable to lock or unlock remotely, have to manually lock or unlock from rear passenger side door to enter vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11361346, filed 2020-09, 92,000 miles

Other or unknown: “The car has needed 4 battery changes and the last two were in july and october. On one occasion the car died and would not start at all. On october 3, like the multiple times before, the low battery sign came up. When the car was taken in the dealer finally found that there software glitch in their words that was keeping certain modules of the car on despite the car being turned off. We were told a software patch was applied and that would take care of the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10788935, filed 2015-11, 49,926 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 68,000 miles.

9%0–1014%10–2527%25–5032%50–755%75–10014%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49,963 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Volvo XC60. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
XC60 · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 17.6% risk
XC60 · SUV FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 17.6% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2011 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2012: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Volvo XC60 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XC60 AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172219$3,550
XC60 AWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182420$3,350
XC60 FWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182521$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Volvo XC60 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 268 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 268 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo XC60

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20253619,0003528Too new to compareToo new
2024249,3242528—Too new
202354400552685 · MoreToo new
20227527,000652697 · MoreStable
20214918,000552577 · MoreStable
20202211,8506524—Stable
20193710,8008—2450 · TypicalRising
20183615,6355—2451 · TypicalStable
20171619,8004526—Stable
20163844,00035263 · FewerRising
20154726,680152720 · FewerStable
2014166,8442521—Falling
20136660,00035210 · FewerFalling
20124660,58735214 · FewerFalling
20113649,963452120 · FewerFalling
20105669,8137—2153 · TypicalStable

All Volvo XC60 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Volvo XC60 have?

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2011 Volvo XC60 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Volvo XC60 is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 8 complaints (22% of the total), followed by visibility with 8.

Has the 2011 Volvo XC60 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2011 Volvo XC60 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2011 Volvo XC60 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Volvo XC60 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Volvo XC60 (XC60 FWD, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Volvo XC60 reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,963 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 68,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.