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Volvo XC60Model year report

2017 Volvo XC60 Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
19,800miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Volvo XC60 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2017 Volvo XC60. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and air bags (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,800 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 291 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 97 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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/stop system constant fail is a serious safety risk. We had serveral near-miss accidents caused by this failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11067266, filed 2018-02, 13,330 miles

Fuel system: “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 will fix it this time. The last time it ran out was yesterday on an off-ramp of an interstate highway at 10:00 pm. …”

NHTSA complaint #11222035, filed 2019-06, 35,000 miles

Air bags: “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 have side airbags. Please advise..”

NHTSA complaint #11252924, filed 2019-09, 19,600 miles

Engine: “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 DC, my daughter and I were nearly rear ended by a bus. Even after we got out of the car, we watched other cars nearly hit it because it couldn't be pulled over and the emergency flashers wouldn't turn on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11468005, filed 2022-06

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,330 and 35,000 miles.

17%0–1050%10–2517%25–5017%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 19,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201820194202020212022202320242026
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 2017 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 2017 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2016: 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 2017 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 AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic202923$2,900
XC60 AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic202722$3,750
XC60 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233026$2,600

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 2017 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. 291 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 291 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 2017 Volvo XC60 have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2017 Volvo XC60 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Volvo XC60 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.

Has the 2017 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 2017 Volvo XC60 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 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 2017 Volvo XC60 get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Volvo XC60 (XC60 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Volvo XC60 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,800 miles and the middle half falls between 13,330 and 35,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.