Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 XC60.
The 2009 Volvo XC60 is a passenger car equipped with an automatic S6 transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined, placing it among the less fuel-efficient options in its segment for that model year. Reliability data for this specific model year shows 7 owner complaints, with steering emerging as the most frequently cited concern among the three recalls issued for the vehicle. When viewed across the XC60's full production span from 2009 to 2017, the 2009 model year falls toward the lower end of the complaint spectrum—the peak of 66 complaints occurred in 2013, while the lowest point reached 14 in 2017. This trajectory suggests that the 2009 XC60 represented a relatively trouble-free introduction to the model line, with issues becoming more pronounced in subsequent years before improving again toward the end of the model's run.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 15 / 22 / 18 mpg |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the XC60 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | T6 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 6.50 sec | 15.00 sec | 281 hp | AWD |
| 2010 | T6 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 281 hp | AWD |
| 2010 | T6 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 6.80 sec | 15.20 sec | 281 hp | AWD |
| 2010 | T6 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 6.80 sec | 15.30 sec | 281 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 | 6.10 sec | 14.60 sec | 302 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 | 6.30 sec | 14.80 sec | 302 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 | 6.30 sec | 14.80 sec | 302 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 | 6.40 sec | 14.80 sec | 302 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2009 Volvo XC60 sits at the cleanest end of the first-generation federal record, with zero complaints, one recall, no investigations, and just 27 TSBs—the lowest totals across all nine model years shown. Because 2009 is the launch year, there are no prior model years in the data for comparison; the following year, 2010, marks a dramatic inflection point, jumping to 56 complaints, seven recalls, and 251 TSBs. Complaints and TSBs remain elevated through much of the 2010–2017 run, peaking at 66 complaints in 2013 and 353 TSBs in 2016, while recalls trend downward after 2010 aside from a small 2017 uptick. For 2009 specifically, the yearly summary records zero total complaints, while the detailed category breakdown lists single entries for steering, air bags, and structure, plus one crash-related complaint and no fire complaints; the data does not specify whether the low volume reflects fewer defects or simply lower exposure as the introductory model year. Taken at face value, the 2009 XC60 carries the lightest federal-filing footprint of the generation, making it a comparatively attractive used-buy candidate from a complaint-and-recall standpoint, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the single recall was addressed.
All 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at…
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL…
Showing 5 of 170 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35526.1.8 | 2026-04-23 | Engine | This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform… |
| 37809.1.1 | 2026-04-07 | Unknown Or Other | This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to… |
| 19245 | 2025-12-06 | Unknown Or Other | This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification. |
| 8501 | 2025-04-10 | Exterior Lighting | This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a… |
| S10303 | 2025-02-21 | Unknown Or Other | Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.