Volvo XC60

All Drive-E four-cylinders use a timing belt rather than a chain. Change interval is 120,000–150,000 km (some sources: 12–16 years). Earlier change recommended at high mileage.

Symptoms: No warning before sudden failure; occasional belt squeal with failing tensioner

Drive-E engines from early production years (2013–2016) show a known piston ring problem with increased oil consumption. A class action lawsuit in the USA documented the issue. Rings were revised from MY2016.5.

Symptoms: Heavy oil consumption (1 L / 1,000 km or more), blue smoke from the exhaust especially on acceleration, frequent top-ups required

The Drive-E four-cylinders (VEP4) were fitted with low-tension piston rings to reduce friction. Result: elevated oil consumption, especially in the early production phase 2014–2016. Volvo extended the warranty to 8 years/160,000 km.

Symptoms: Dropping oil level without visible leaks, occasional blue smoke, oil consumption above 0.5 L/1,000 km

The PCV system of the Drive-E T4 tends to clog with extended oil change intervals. Positive crankcase pressure forces oil past seals and accelerates oil consumption through the piston rings.

Symptoms: Overpressure at oil filler, oil in air filter housing, smoke from breather, oil cap blows off

The rubber boost hoses between the turbocharger and intercooler age and crack. Typical problem on Drive-E engines after 100,000 km. Pressure loss leads to power drop and engine fault codes.

Symptoms: Sudden power loss, whistling noise under load, check engine light, turbo underboost fault code

A faulty weld between the rotor shaft and the hydraulic brake assembly was found on the V90 II and S90 II. If it fails, ABS, ESC and brake assist are disabled. Volvo issued a recall in 2021.

On XC60 II vehicles built between September 2018 and April 2019, nuts and bolts at the rear axle may be too loose. Handling can change abruptly; check recall status.

Mass recall in 2020 for around 750,000 vehicles worldwide due to faulty automatic emergency braking (AEB). Check recall status at the Volvo dealer and have the software update applied.

Water gets into the windscreen wiper motor and causes it to fail. SPA platform models are affected; a 2020 recall addressed incorrectly tightened wiper arms. Visibility in rain significantly impaired.

The optional air suspension on the XC60 II frequently fails in cold weather. The compressor and dryer must be replaced together (Stage 3 repair); replacing just the compressor rarely lasts more than 2–3 months.