2013 Volvo XC60 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Volvo XC60, 14% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 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.
“12/24/13 approx 6:00 pm driving approx. 65 MPH on route 9 south in ct with cruise control on. No other vehicles in front or nearby and suddenly the red dashboard light flashed and warning sounds and the car began to auto brake abruptly to 45 MPH. I pulled off the road turned off the cruise control then resumed my trip uneventfully. 12/27/13 approx 2:00 pm driving approx. 60 MPH on route 84 in ct with cruise control on. No other vehicles in front or nearby and suddenly the red dashboard light flashed and warning sounds and the car began to auto brake hard down to 45 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608342, filed 2014-07, 9,000 miles“Car leaks water inside,coming from both a pillars .this is where the curtain airbags are located. This clearly is a safety concern. I have done a little research and Volvo of north america where sued in nj for this type of water intrusion problem. This occurs when it rains and car just sits while parked .”
NHTSA complaint #11073317, filed 2018-02, 70,000 miles“Every time it rains water runs in from sunroof and or front windshield got to where you can't even drive in the rain anymore it is so bad. Still has the factory windshield in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11407973, filed 2021-04, 48,000 miles“The component or system that failed is the driver side door controls for all four windows and both side mirrors. My safety is at risk as I am unable to adjust my mirrors manually or electronically in order to see. I am also unable to roll down any of the windows in the vehicle from the driver door in the event of an emergency. Yes, the problem has been confirmed by the Volvo service center. According to my local Volvo service center, this is a common problem in Volvos and they are very familiar with the repair needed to correct. …”
NHTSA complaint #11607357, filed 2024-08“I recently was forced to use the pry-off cap and manual key entry to get into my 2013 Volvo XC60. This was due to the vehicle’s lack of response to the fob, there was no communication between the fob and the electrical system. Once inside, inserting the fob, the engine started but the entire instrument cluster was flashing intermittently the various warning lights, and the windows could not be lowered. The cluster showed failure of speedometer, tachometer, brake system, seat belts and all other gauges on the cluster. Not knowing whether it was safe to drive, I turned it off. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 33% |
| 2024 | 7 | 29% |
| 2023 | 21 | 39% |
| 2022 | 34 | 45% |
| 2021 | 15 | 30% |
| 2020 | 8 | 36% |
| 2019 | 12 | 32% |
| 2018 | 11 | 31% |
| 2017 | 5 | 31% |
| 2016 | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 | 11 | 23% |
| 2014 | 5 | 31% |
| 2013 | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 | 6 | 17% |
| 2010 | 11 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volvo XC60
29 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Volvo XC60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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