2019 Volvo XC60 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 14%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Volvo XC60, 14% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Since purchasing in may 2019, my brake pads were replaced once and my rotors now three times. I have less than 20,000mi on my Volvo. The reason is because of pulsations when I apply the brakes and it can be felt in the steering wheel, at times. My dealer has been stellar in addressing my concerns each time I have had to have it serviced. I have seen on various blogs and consumer sites that this is a rather common occurrence. I believe the rotors either are not equipped for this vehicle or the quality of the rotors are subpar. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386345, filed 2021-01, 6,500 miles“At approximately 55,000 miles I started to experience intermittent heavy vibration at Highway speeds. According to the Volvo technical journal this is a known issue called the Ghost Shaker. There we no warning lamps or car messages that displayed while the shaking occurred. Typically, the car would shake when above 45 MPH, especially on interstate. While the Ghost Shaker is happening, it was very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to cease the shaking is to pull over and come to a complete stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11533995, filed 2023-07Related recalls
- 23V001000Jan 5, 2023Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been…Covers: Volvo XC60 2019–2022, XC90 2019–2022, V60CC 2019–2022
Related service bulletins
- 10234811Mar 23, 2023Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
- 10249383Mar 16, 2023Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
- 10188869Feb 9, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Noise when turning steering wheel. Check rubber gromet in firewall
- 10188427Jan 12, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module
- 10187449Jan 12, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module
- 10182732Oct 10, 2020This is a Technical Journal: Info request: Pull & drift or steering wheel misaligned, feedback needed.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 14% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2019 Volvo XC60
12 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Volvo XC60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology