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2010 Volvo XC60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 XC60.

Body SUV

The 2010 Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury SUV that requires 7.8 quarts of oil with viscosity specifications of 0W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30 API-grade lubricants, and it sits within a model generation that accumulated 56 total owner complaints across seven documented recalls between 2009 and 2017; complaint data shows a peak of 66 issues in 2013 falling to a low of just 14 by 2017, suggesting that while the 2010 model year falls in the middle of this timeline and may reflect the earlier period of higher concern, the overall trend toward markedly improved reliability in later model years indicates Volvo addressed many of the initial teething issues as the XC60 matured.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 30750013. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter30750013
Engine air filter30745344
Battery30772211 alt 30772221
Front wiper blades31250286
Thermostat30650891 alt 31355151
Cabin air filter31449209 alt 31390880

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase109.1 in
Curb weight4127 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

6.5–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2010 T6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2010T6 3.0L Turbo I-66.50 sec15.00 sec281 hpAWD
2010T6 3.0L Turbo I-66.70 sec15.20 sec281 hpAWD
2010T6 3.0L Turbo I-66.80 sec15.20 sec281 hpAWD
2010T6 3.0L Turbo I-66.80 sec15.30 sec281 hpAWD
2015T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.10 sec14.60 sec302 hpFWD
2015T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.30 sec14.80 sec302 hpFWD
2016T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.30 sec14.80 sec302 hpAWD
2016T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.40 sec14.80 sec302 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.8 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 API engine oil, USE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Differential Gear OilUSE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 Pints
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity7.8 qt
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity7.8 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.98 ohms

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.70-2.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number92
Optional BCI Cranking Performance700 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48

Service checks

Pressure Test22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194 °F
Pressure Test22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum55 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum32 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0003 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.0016 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.421 in / 0.381 in / 0.814 in / 1.133 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
19 ft. lbs, Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 909 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
19 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 909 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
133 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
233 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
4180 degrees.180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
133 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
233 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
4180 degrees.180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
133 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
233 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
4180 degrees.180 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6033 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 1054 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5033 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 75,000 mi.

Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Transfer Case Assembly (leak inspection) · Transmission Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 60,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Volvo XC60 sits at the most turbulent point in this generation's federal record. With 56 complaints and 7 recalls, it marks a sharp escalation from the 2009 model's 0 complaints and 1 recall, and its recall count is the highest of any year shown. Complaints eased to 36 in 2011 and recalls trended downward thereafter, suggesting 2010 was the early-run correction period rather than a persistent pattern. The top complaint categories—Unknown/Other, Visibility/Wiper, Visibility, and Wheels—along with 3 crash-related and 1 fire-related complaint, are noted in the data, though no root causes are specified. TSB volume jumped from 27 in 2009 to 251 in 2010 and remained elevated across the generation, indicating this was the period when the model's service footprint expanded. Given the peak recalls and elevated complaints relative to the surrounding years, a 2010 XC60 is a riskier buy than later examples; proceed only with a clean maintenance history and verification that all seven recalls have been addressed.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
251
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
56
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 56 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other7
Visibility/Wiper5
Visibility5
Wheels3
Structure3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V378000Seat Belts:FrontReported 30/06/2020

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross… Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service…

09V445000SeatsReported 18/11/2009

VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL (SEAT CONTROL PANEL) IN CERTAIN DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACTS MAY RELEASE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SEATBELT TO THE SEAT FRAME. Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 251 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
192452025-12-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S103032025-02-21Unknown Or OtherVolvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 7.8 qtEngine oil filter 30750013Engine air filter 30745344Battery 30772211Front wiper blades 31250286

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 XC60 take?

7.8 qt of BELOW 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 OR 0W-40 API SL, -22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API SL, -13 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-40 API SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 XC60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.