2013 Volvo XC60 visibility/wiper problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2013 Volvo XC60 — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Windshield leaks water into cabin. Volvo dealership charged $190 to diagnose problem. Told me I need a new windshield but they do not do glass replacement or repairs. They said sealant is bad at top of windshield. This is the original factory windshield. They referred me to a independent glass…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“Faulty seal in OEM windshield sealant/silicone causing water to leak on the inside of car, headliner, and inner windshield. Can cause visibility issues and mildew.”
filed Dec 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other XC60 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC60 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 XC60 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 XC60 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 XC60 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 XC60 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 XC60 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 XC60 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 XC60 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 XC60 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 XC60 | 19 | 41% |
| 2011 XC60 | 6 | 17% |
| 2010 XC60 | 7 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Volvo XC60
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.