Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2017 Volvo XC60: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Volvo XC60 at 22–26 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

22–26

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volvo dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Volvo XC60 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Volvo XC60, newest first.

Electrical system: Software

NHTSA 18V800000 Reported Nov 13, 2018

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R39917)
Units affected: 17,548 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags

NHTSA 17V127000 Reported Mar 1, 2017

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R89712)
Units affected: 112 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags

NHTSA 16V918000 Reported Dec 21, 2016

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R89712)
Units affected: 376 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Front: Buckle assembly

NHTSA 16V798000 Reported Nov 2, 2016

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R89708)
Units affected: 74,027 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Volvo XC60 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Volvo XC60 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
XC60 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/27/22 mpg	$3,750	395
XC60 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/29/23 mpg	$2,900	384
XC60 FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/30/26 mpg	$2,600	348

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Volvo XC60 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Volvo XC60 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.6%	Optional
2017 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.6%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Volvo XC60 owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Volvo XC60, most recently on Aug 18, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Volvo XC60 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	5
Fuel/propulsion system	3
Air bags	2
Engine	2
Power train	2
Unknown or other	2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	1
Service brakes	1
Steering	1
Structure: Body	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Volvo XC60 model years

Volvo XC60 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 XC60	26 mpg	—	—	5/5
2026 XC60	26–28 mpg	3	16	5/5
2025 XC60	26–28 mpg	4	37	5/5
2024 XC60	25–28 mpg	3	24	5/5
2023 XC60	23–28 mpg	6	55	5/5
2022 XC60	24–28 mpg	7	75	5/5
2021 XC60	23–27 mpg	5	50	5/5
2020 XC60	23–27 mpg	7	23	5/5
2019 XC60	22–26 mpg	8	37	—
2018 XC60	23–26 mpg	5	36	—
2016 XC60	20–26 mpg	3	38	5/5
2015 XC60	20–27 mpg	1	47	5/5

All Volvo XC60 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Volvo models

2017 Volvo S60 2017 Volvo S90 2017 Volvo V60 2017 Volvo V90 2017 Volvo XC90

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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