Known APK problem

Volvo XC60 I: steering

On the Volvo XC60 I the APK inspector finds steering problems 60% more often than on cars of the same age: at 11–12 years 1.7%, against about 1.1% nationally.

Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026

What is it?

Play or leaks in the steering rack, tie rods or power steering.

Repair indication: largea substantial repair; have a garage look first.

How to check it at the viewing

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

Ask the seller: Has any work been done on the steering rack or tie rod ends?

By age

Share of inspected Volvo XC60 Is with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.

Age	Type	XC60 I	95%-CI	National	Difference	n
9 – 10 years	B	0.4%	0.3 – 0.6%	0.8%	0.5×	4,675
11 – 12 years	A	0.4%	0.3 – 0.7%	0.7%	0.6×	3,166
11 – 12 years	B	1.7%	1.3 – 2.2%	1.1%	1.6×	3,166
13 – 15 years	A	0.9%	0.7 – 1.2%	1.3%	0.7×	4,549
13 – 15 years	B	1.6%	1.3 – 2.1%	1.1%	1.4×	4,549
16+ years	A	0.9%	0.5 – 1.4%	1.8%	0.5×	1,625
16+ years	B	1.0%	0.7 – 1.7%	2.0%	0.5×	1,625

A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.

Comparable cars at 11–12 years

Model	Steering	Vs. national
Volvo XC60 I	1.7%	1.6×
Mitsubishi ASX I	2.1%	2.8×
Hyundai ix20	5.3%	7.1×
Citroën C4 Cactus	0.6%	0.9×
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross	0.2%	0.3×

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Volvo XC60 I often have steering problems?

Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 11–12 years the inspector found a steering defect on 1.7% of inspected Volvo XC60 Is, against about 1.1% of all cars of the same age (1.6×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.

How do you check the steering on a used Volvo XC60 I?

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.

Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know