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2017 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design

The 2017 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design is a 306-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed geartronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $51,000 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 306 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The XC60 measures 182.8 inches long on a 109.2-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$51,000
MSRP with Destination$51,995
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type2.0 L turbocharged and supercharged I4 (VEA)
Displacement2 L
Horsepower306 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Torque295 lb-ft
Redline6,000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Bore and Stroke82.0 x 93.2
Compression Ratio10.3:1
Injection TypeGasoline direct injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission8-speed Geartronic automatic
1st Gear5.25
2nd Gear3.029
3rd Gear1.95
4th Gear1.457
5th Gear1.221
6th Gear1
7th Gear0.809
8th Gear0.673
Reverse4.015
Final Drive3.329
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer BarStabilizer bar
Rear Stabilizer BarStabilizer bar
Turning Diameter38.4 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.9 in (328 mm) ventilated
Rear Brake Disc11.9 in (302 mm) ventilated
Dimensions & Weight
Length182.8 in
Width74.4 in
Height65.8 in
Wheelbase109.2 in
Front Track64.3 in
Rear Track62.4 in
Ground Clearance9.1 in
Approach Angle20°
Departure Angle26.9°
Cargo Volume17.5 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear38.1 in
Legroom Front41.2 in
Legroom Rear36.4 in
Shoulder Room Front56.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.2 in
Hip Room Front54.2 in
Hip Room Rear53.8 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (17.6 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2017 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo XC60. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Nov 13, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 18V800000

Mar 1, 2017 · AIR BAGS

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."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 17V127000

Dec 21, 2016 · AIR BAGS

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."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 16V918000

Nov 2, 2016 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 16V798000

16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo XC60

Owner Complaints

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo XC60 (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System5
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Air Bags2
Engine2
Power Train2
Tires2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 18, 2026 · Tires
“235/55R19. Tire blowed up while driving on the interstate highway I-57. Tire pressure was checked at 35 psi before the ride.”
Jul 22, 2026 · Unknown Or Other Fire
“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. Basically the entire front end of the…”
Feb 19, 2024 · 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". A month ago, the air coming out…”
Jun 5, 2023 · Electrical System, Air Bags
“SRS Airbag light came on three times in a month but did not stay on. Took it to Volvo dealership to see what the issue was. According to dealership- there was loose pin tension in the left front door…”
Apr 26, 2023 · Forward Collision Avoidance Crash 1 injury
“I pulled my car out of the garage, I saw I had not taken the trash out and had my foot on brake. the car has an automatic shut off at stops to save gas. It shut off, I jumped out thinking it was "off"…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 VOLVO XC60. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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