The 2011 Volvo XC60 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 331,472 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS20V3780002020-06-30308,260 affected
Defect
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating…
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
SEATS10V5910002010-11-227,420 affected
Defect
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
Consequence
POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT [email protected].
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10V5790002010-11-176,046 affected
Defect
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
Consequence
SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT [email protected].
AIR BAGS10V4890002010-10-139,746 affected
Defect
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL SHIM IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Complaints by component
SEAT BELTS
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
VISIBILITY/WIPER
6
ENGINE
3
STEERING
3
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
EQUIPMENT
2
Total complaints50
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Windshield is original from volvo but leaks during rain and car washes. Rain floods my driver’s side floor board and heavy enough might effect my electrical system.”
“The front passenger seat belt will not release without much difficultly. If the vehicle started on fire or went into water, the passenger would likely die. I contacted volvo and they will not help other than charging over $800 to replace the seat belt.”
“The contact owns a 2011 volvo xc60. The contact stated that she noticed an oil leak underneath the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the turbo needed to be replaced. The…”
“Original oem front windshield developed a leak causing water to start dripping onto my hands on the steering wheel and on my lap during a rainstorm. Seems to be numerous accounts of the front windshield bonding failing, definitely can be hazardous when driving in an already higher-risk situation…”
“This suv. 2011 volvo xc60 is our family travel vehicle. I had a bad scenario, the drivers side seat belt buckle got stuck. Would not release, my girlfriend was in car trying to release buckle. This is not normal. Its scary felling she told me. In a mva. This may be a risk of stuck in car. The…”
“Seat belt recall issued june 30, 2020 (info below). Called the volvo dealer (autonation in bellevue, wa) and they reported that no parts will be available until november 2020 and that I should call back then. This appears to be an unreasonable amount of time to replace such a critical piece of…”
“Locking mechanisms in passenger side door failing, unable to lock or unlock remotely, have to manually lock or unlock from rear passenger side door to enter vehicle.”
“The park assist does not work, rear camera not working. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Volvo XC60 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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