2023 Volvo XC60 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2023 Volvo XC60, 11% of the 54 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While stopped at a light behind several cars with my foot firmly on the brake, the car started to move forward and could not be stopped. My foot was on the brake the entire time. The car advanced into the rear end of a pickup truck stopped in front of me. It was as though the car was fighting me as the car could not be stopped. Beyond the damage done to my car and the truck in front of me, this could have resulted in the injury of a person should someone have attempted to walk in front of my car at that time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766077, filed 2026-09“The headlights malfunctioned two weeks after I purchased the vehicle. The center control panel electronics that controls heating and cooling, the phone, etc failed suddenly and without warning while I was on the highway. There have been multiple problems with this vehicle since I purchased it on September 19. It has been in the shop for about 15 days. A propulsion system warning appeared without warning while I was driving the car. The battery drained for unknown reasons while plugged in to charge. This is not a safe car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11495523, filed 2022-11“I have a 1 month old 2023 XC60 T8 phev recharge extended range with 1250 miles on it. I was driving without any issues for the past 1 months. I got a turtle icon with the check engine light on constant when I started driving today. The car had pulled back while driving and there was substantial diminished power, and could be dangerous in the wrong circumstances. I called Volvo and they explained not to drive the car and towed the car to the nearby Volvo dealership. Waiting on diagnosis 2 days now. I've now noticed other vehicles of the same type are having the same issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11500244, filed 2023-01“Four times in the last five days as I was braking for a red light or braking as I entered a drive thru, the engine surged and revved to between 3000 RPM and 4000 RPM. I had to use all my power to brake the car and I then put it into Neutral, or shut off the car. Within a few seconds or upon restarting the RPMs were back to normal. I DID NOT push on the accelerator by mistake. The car only has 300 miles so I took it to the dealer. The engine had no codes and they had me drive around with the Service Manager but all was fine. On my way home the same surging, increased engine revs happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11489778, filed 2022-10“Now on TWO occasions found car completely without power after sitting unused for 2 or 3 days. On both occasions car plugged into Level 2 charger overnight (this is a plug in hybrid model). Required jump start after having to use emergency key to get inside. After jumpstart, received numerous propulsion system errors as well as on first incident, errors saying SOS communication system disabled. Dealer replaced TCAM battery with fresh one stating that computer tries to do updates and drains battery, and dealer lot has occasional dead cars with similar issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11511471, filed 2023-03Related service bulletins
- 10244097Sep 7, 2023Incorrect fuel level or tank capacity
- 10241677Jun 30, 2023Incorrect fuel level or tank capacity
- 10238366Jun 30, 2023This is a Technical Journal. Incorrect fuel level or tank capacity. Replace fuel tank
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 6 | 11% |
| 2022 | 5 | 7% |
| 2021 | 6 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 3 | 19% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 19% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2023 Volvo XC60
21 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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