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2013 Volvo XC60 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 65 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2013 Volvo XC60

The 2013 Volvo XC60 has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
65
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Volvo XC60 (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volvo dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V378000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V439000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V084000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Volvo XC60

Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Visibility/wiper
22
Unknown Or Other
10
Electrical System
9
Air Bags
6
Structure
5
Visibility
2
Forward Collision Avoidance
2
Engine
2
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Volvo XC60 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 56 complaints 2011 36 complaints 2012 46 complaints 2013 65 complaints 2014 16 complaints 2015 45 complaints 2016 37 complaints 2017 14 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Volvo XC60

Is the 2013 Volvo XC60 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Volvo XC60 has 3 recalls and 65 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Volvo XC60 have?
The 2013 Volvo XC60 has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volvo XC60?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Volvo XC60 are: Visibility/wiper, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Volvo XC60 safe to buy?
The 2013 Volvo XC60 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volvo XC60 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volvo XC60 are: 2014, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.