Volvo XC60 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
317–326 PS
2.0L T6 Drive-E Benzin
T6 XC60 — Volvo's sporting moment
Fun to Drive!238–243 PS
3.2L Benzin
4 weaknesses
Good Choice190–197 PS
2.0L D4 Drive-E Diesel
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Volvo XC60 1 is available with 7 engine variants — from 150 to 326 hp. 3 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Volvo 2.0L D3 Drive-E (Diesel, 150 PS) has the D4204T9 (2.0L D3 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L D4 Drive-E (Diesel, 190 PS) has the D4204T14 (2.0L D4 Drive-E) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.4L D5 (Diesel, 205–220 PS) comes with 2 different engines: D5244T10 (2009–2017, Be Careful) und D5244T15 (2010–2017, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.4L D5!
The Volvo 2.0L T4 Drive-E (Benziner, 190 PS) has the B4204T19 (2.0L T4 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L T6 Drive-E (Benziner, 320 PS) has the B4204T27 (2.0L T6 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 3.0L T6 (Benziner, 286–305 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B6304T2 (2008–2010, Be Careful) und B6304T4 (2010–2017, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 3.0L T6!
The Volvo 3.2L (Benziner, 238–243 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B6324S (2008–2010, Be Careful) und B6324S5 (2010–2017, Good Choice). Pay attention to the model year for the 3.2L!
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Premature battery failure — high quiescent current The XC60 I draws an elevated quiescent current through its numerous control units. Many owners report battery failures after 2–3 years, especially with predominantly short-trip use. Deep discharge can damage electronics. Symptoms: Car will not start after a few days parked, infotainment behaves oddly, 'Battery low' warning on instrument cluster. from 80,000 km | Low | |
| Electric tailgate does not open/close The electric tailgate on the XC60 I stops opening due to software faults or fails to close fully. Gas struts fail after 40,000–70,000 km, causing the tailgate to drop uncontrolled. Symptoms: Tailgate does not respond to button command, tailgate slowly sinks after opening, fault message on instrument cluster from 60,000 km | Low | |
| BLIS system and seat heating fail The BLIS blind spot sensor on the XC60 I fails through moisture ingress in the wiring loom. Seat heaters fail frequently on older vehicles. Both issues are typical but not safety-critical. Symptoms: BLIS warning lights permanently, seat heater switches off or does not respond to controls from 90,000 km | Low |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 65 weaknesses have been documented for the Volvo XC60 1 (2008–2017) — 55 engine-related and 10 vehicle-related. One problem engine: D4204T14 (2.0L D4 Drive-E). Typical issues affect Electronics, Suspension, Gearbox, Rust. Considered reliable: B6324S5 (3.2L).
XC60 (D5244T10, 2009–2017) — Be Careful: Injector seal leaking, Swirl flap linkage breaks, Timing belt + water pump. Power: 205 PS.
XC60 (D5244T15, 2010–2017) — Be Careful: Timing belt + water pump, Injector seal leaking, DPF clogs with short-trip use. Power: 215–220 PS.
XC60 (D4204T9, 2014–2017) — Be Careful: EGR cooler soot-clogged — fire risk, Timing belt maintenance must be observed, DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 150 PS.
XC60 (D4204T14, 2014–2017) — Stay Away!: EGR recall due to fire risk (same as D3), Turbocharger failure — turbine wheel collapse, DPF issues from high EGR soot load. Power: 190 PS.
XC60 (B6304T2, 2008–2010) — Be Careful: Elevated oil consumption (pre-2012), Piston ring design flaw on early engines, Thermostat sticks closed. Power: 286 PS.
XC60 (B6324S, 2008–2010) — Be Careful: READ unit (thrust bearing) fails, READ unit bearing failure (up to 2010), Camshaft end plugs leaking. Power: 238–243 PS.
XC60 (B6304T4, 2010–2017) — Be Careful: Elevated oil consumption (pre-2012), Timing chain (rare, but expensive), Thermostat sticks closed. Power: 305 PS.
XC60 (B4204T19, 2013–2017) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change interval 120,000 km/8 years, Excessive oil consumption due to defective piston rings (up to MY2016), Oil consumption from weak piston rings (VEP4 issue). Power: 190 PS.
XC60 (B4204T27, 2013–2017) — Be Careful: Supercharger seals wear at high mileage, Timing belt — change more complex due to supercharger, Supercharger bypass valve failed (P00C4). Power: 320 PS.
What to watch out for with the Volvo XC60? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee