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Common Problems with the
2015–2017 Volvo XC60 (Gen 1)

We've identified 3 known issues that can affect the 2015–2017 Volvo XC60 (Gen 1). None are considered critical, but they're worth knowing about before you buy.

3
Known Issues
0
Serious
2
Moderate
1
Minor

The 2015–2017 period has 2 more issues than the Volvo XC60 (Gen 1) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

Powered tailgate strut or motor failure

ModerateBodywork & Rust

The electric tailgate mechanism often weakens or stops working, leaving the boot reluctant to open fully or stay up.

Most affected: SE Lux, R-Design, cars with power tailgate

Estimated cost: £400–£800Affects: 2008–2017Often appears around: Age-related rather than mileage-related

Typical symptoms

  • •Tailgate stops halfway
  • •Boot drops after opening
  • •Grinding or clicking from tailgate area

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Cycle the tailgate several times
  • ✓Check for manual assistance being needed
  • ✓Inspect for prior strut or motor replacement

Haldex pump failure

ModerateGearbox & Transmission

AWD cars can lose rear-drive assistance when the Haldex pump or its filter clogs through missed servicing.

Most affected: D5 AWD, T5 AWD

Estimated cost: £250–£600Affects: 2008–2017Often appears around: 50k-120k miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Front-wheel-drive feel in poor weather
  • •Traction warning messages
  • •No evidence the rear axle is contributing

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Haldex service invoices
  • ✓Matched tyres across axles
  • ✓Specialist scan if buying an AWD model

Door lock actuator failure

MinorBodywork & Rust

Individual door latches fail and cause one or more doors to ignore the remote or refuse to unlock cleanly.

Most affected: All XC60 Gen 1 models

Estimated cost: £150–£300 per doorAffects: 2008–2017Often appears around: Age-related rather than mileage-related

Typical symptoms

  • •One door stays locked
  • •Remote works on some doors only
  • •Occasional double-unlock attempts needed

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Test every door with both keys
  • ✓Check child-lock and deadlock functions
  • ✓Listen for weak actuator movement

Buying Tips for the 2015 Volvo XC60 (Gen 1)

  • ✓Test the powered tailgate repeatedly because weak struts and motor faults are common and expensive if ignored
  • ✓On AWD cars, ask for Haldex servicing because Volvo did not shout loudly enough about it in the standard schedule
  • ✓D5 diesels need oil-leak inspection around the cam cover and breather system, especially if the auxiliary belt area looks dirty
  • ✓Check every door lock, parking sensor and rear electrical feature because tailgate and lock problems are common with age
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