After it rains, i've noticed water collecting in both the passenger and driver side footbeds. It started off nominally and I was easily able to use a cloth. I thought it might have been human error, that I left the window cracked open a bit. The most recent incident (this past weekend 5/4/24) there was a significant puddle on the driver's side. After further research, I discovered the culprit is likely an unbonded windshield, and that this is a KNOWN issue for Volvos, but especially for (2010) xc60s. Having an unbonded windshield seems like a significant hazard risk as the structural integrity of the entire windshield is compromised, as well as risk of electrical components getting wet as the water leaks through the car (and the ripple effects of that).
2010 Volvo XC60: water leaks into the cabin
8 of the 56 complaints about the 2010 Volvo XC60 describe water leaks into the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- recalls
- 1
Water leaks into the cabin by model year
What owners say
Front windshield is not sealed properly. Leaks water at top of windshield and onto the steering wheel. This is not a problem with the sunroof.
Windshield seal was defective causing water leakage into the dash.
Water collects in the driver side footwell after every rain. While driving during rains, water leaks from (1) driver side top left corner (2) "a" pillar and (3) lower left corner of dashboard at emergency brake release. Took xc60 to local volvo dealer where the windshield was pulled and reset. Front floor carpets were pulled, fan-dried and reinstalled. Volvo waived the charge for windshield reinstall, but would not waive charges for carpet services. This vehicle has experienced this problem earlier, requiring a windshield replacement.
Vehicle windshield isn't sealed properly. Water pours into car, just under the dash at an alarming rate whenever it rains. When coming to a stop or accelerating, the water that has collected in the body can be heard sloshing back and forth. When the outside temperature drops, the inside windows need to be scraped. This water leak has also caused a mold and mildew smell.
Volvo xc60 flooded when parked & pool of water gathered in driver side floor board water damage in electrical has compromised safety system per dealer (air bag warning went off). Dealer indicated airbags may not deploy in event of crash (yikes, the federal safety agency please can you put to top of priority list tonsee what other volvos may be affected?) due to computer board damage due to water leak. Dealer indicated windshield needs to be resealed (dealer found windshield leaking& advised when pressed windshield was loose). Sunroof leaking & dealer advised due to drain pipes clog that needs to be cleaned/modified. Had called volvo car USA (spoke w/ bettty) b4 going to dealer, but was referred to dealer, said ultimate decision was up to midwest manager ("mm"). Mm advised our cost was about over $800, & volvo would pay around $1,000. Mm gave us only 24 hours to accept or reject their offer they called a "goodwill offfer". I called volvo car USA, left message w/ ann for betty but was advised again ultimate decision up to mm. We countered to be reasonable w/ $300 offer for us to pay which mm flatly rejected. Please see link & specifically see highly concerning comment by the champ dated 1/16/14-http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-xc60-51/leaking-front-windshield-2010-xc60-67995/. Why hasn't a recall happened? Dealer told us class action wasn't settled yet...we hope the gov. Will investigate broadly. How many others have/had these issues & more importantly how many lives are at stake due to electrical damage to system(s) involved w/ airbag deployment, etc. How long has big corporation known about issues & what do their internal documents say? The gov. Has authority & should look into it w/ a prompt document request to volvo w/ a public announcement. Windshield wiper & side mirror broke too.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo xc60. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle and it stalled multiple times. The dealer inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
Sunroof drains tubes are too short and attach to a sound trap in the a pillar of vehicle. Sound trap allows the rain water to drain to outside of vehicle. With the design on the short tubes, they often detach from the sound trap causing excessive water to enter the interior of vehicle thereby flooding the floor boards and electrical systems that control the sunroof and airbags. Airbags are then deactivated and require immediate servicing. During heavy rain and parked in lot, 3 inches of water collected at brake pedal area and rain dripping from sunroof control area. Rain water shorted out my sunroof motor rendering it unusable. I was also advised by mechanic while performing an oil change that the airbags are deactivated and vehicle information system displays an urgent SRS code. Mold spores may develop under carpet presenting heath concerns for myself and child. All systems functioned properly prior to water leaking into vehicle. Five months prior volvo service dept. Recommended a windshield repair due to water entering the vehicle while parked and driving which I consented. After nine days in volvo shop, I towed my vehicle to a windshield repair facility. New windshield was installed 12/2015 at my cost. Rain water leak appeared again in 5/2016 after multiple day rain. Leaks in exactly same locations. Advised volvo immediately, however service department unwilling to repair at volvo expense and denied me future services. Faulty drainage tubes are a documented problem by customers and manager o. E. Burke of freedom volvo virginia beach, va. He discusses full details in utube video dated 23 aug, 2013. Freedom volvo offers a preventive maintenance plan to address the problem. No recall or campaign has addressed this common issue. I'm afraid to drive the vehicle while airbags deactivated, please require volvo to fit these vehicles with proper tubes
Service bulletins that may apply
- Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012
- Technical Journal TITLE : The Error Frame Finder (EFF) can be an aid in fault tracing intermittent CAN...
- If inner support in tailgate panel comes loose when the panel is removed, Glue the inner support according...
- Volvo: rear hatch is not staying in the open position
Related recalls
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling model year 2010 xc60 vehicles built without the panoramic roof and delivered to puerto rico for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash the front seat occupants may not have proper protection.
- Remedy
- These four vehicles are in the possession of dealers in puerto rico and dealers will replace the headliner in the vehicle prior to sale.
Recall number 09V463000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Volvo XC60 water leak
Is water leaks into the cabin a common problem on the 2010 Volvo XC60?
8 of 56 owner complaints about the 2010 Volvo XC60 (14%) mention water leaks into the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
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There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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