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2017 Volvo XC60 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 16
Latest campaign: Nov 13, 2018

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	Mar 1, 2017	17V127000 16V918000
Electrical system	1	Nov 13, 2018	18V800000
Seat belts	1	Nov 2, 2016	16V798000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 13, 2018Latest campaign


Nov 13, 201818V800000	Electrical system: software If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V800000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency. Risk If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury. Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917. Campaign NHTSA 18V800000 · Nov 13, 2018
Mar 1, 201717V127000	Air bags If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V127000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection." Risk If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918. Campaign NHTSA 17V127000 · Mar 1, 2017
Dec 21, 201616V918000	Air bags If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V918000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection." Risk If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Campaign NHTSA 16V918000 · Dec 21, 2016
Nov 2, 201616V798000	Seat belts: front buckle assembly If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V798000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Risk If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708. Campaign NHTSA 16V798000 · Nov 2, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component16

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

16Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	5	31	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	19	0	0	0
Tires	2	13	0	0	0
Unknown or other	2	13	0	1	0
Air bags	2	13	1	0	1
Engine	2	13	0	0	0
Power train	2	13	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	6	1	0	1
Service brakes	1	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	6	0	0	0
Steering	1	6	0	0	0
Structure	1	6	1	0	1

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Tires
“235/55R19. Tire blowed up while driving on the interstate highway I-57. Tire pressure was checked at 35 psi before the ride.”
Filed 08/18/2026 · ODI 11757769
Unknown or other
“Pulling into a gas station, a turtle warning light (limp mode) came on in the dash, and the car started moving very slowly. Moments later the engine was on fire.”
Filed 07/22/2026 · ODI 11752029
Electrical system
“The support battery for start/stop started to show on the dash and tells me that service is required about 2 weeks ago. "THE LOCATION OF THE BATTERY IS MY CONCERN".”
Filed 02/19/2024 · ODI 11572708

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2017 Volvo XC60 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Volvo XC60 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Volvo XC60. The most recent, 18V800000 (reported November 13, 2018), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Volvo XC60 recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Volvo XC60?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Volvo XC60?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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