Volvo XC60 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 489 owner complaints and 32 recalls on file for the Volvo XC60 (2009–2025). The 2022 XC60 has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
489
Recalls
32
Model years
17
Worst year
2022

Complaints by model year

2009161020112846201372320153210201725342019224920217454202323362025
NHTSA complaints per Volvo XC60 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Volvo XC60 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2022 Volvo XC60 — 74 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2021 Volvo XC60 — 49 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  3. 2025 Volvo XC60 — 36 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
  4. 2019 Volvo XC60 — 34 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  5. 2023 Volvo XC60 — 54 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2009 (0 complaints).

Every Volvo XC60 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 XC60364053Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2024 XC60234012Electrical System
2023 XC60543015Electrical System
2022 XC60743036Electrical System
2021 XC60494045Electrical System
2020 XC60220026Electrical System
2019 XC60344048Electrical System
2018 XC60252015Electrical System
2017 XC60101114Electrical System
2016 XC60320103Engine
2015 XC60231211Engine
2014 XC6070002Electrical System
2013 XC60461103Visibility & Wipers
2012 XC60280003Visibility & Wipers
2011 XC60100004Seats & Seat Belts
2010 XC60161103Visibility & Wipers
2009 XC6000001—

Most common Volvo XC60 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    144 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    93 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    78 complaints
  • Engine
    62 complaints
  • Brakes
    48 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    32 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    28 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    25 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    23 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    21 complaints

Complaint trend

2020202120222023202420252026
Complaints about the Volvo XC60 received by NHTSA each month.

Volvo XC60 recalls

  • Recall 25V908000Dec 23, 2025413,151 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V818000Nov 25, 20253 vehiclesModel years 2018–2025

    Risk: A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V282000May 8, 2025413,151 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V179000Mar 24, 20257,483 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V188000Mar 22, 2023393 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V012000Jan 19, 202327,457 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V001000Jan 5, 202374 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

    Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V793000Oct 20, 202215,674 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V716000Sep 15, 20219 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V682000Sep 1, 202119,149 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V414000Jun 2, 202185,550 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V001000Jan 7, 20212,883 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 20V503000Aug 25, 202087,226 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V378000Jun 30, 2020308,260 vehiclesModel years 2009–2016

    Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 20V144000Mar 12, 2020121,605 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V220000Mar 20, 20192,297 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V046000Jan 18, 201945,990 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V800000Nov 13, 201817,548 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 18V589000Sep 5, 2018172 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 17V127000Mar 1, 2017112 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V918000Dec 21, 2016376 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V798000Nov 2, 201674,027 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 15V555000Sep 2, 20157,855 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V377000Aug 21, 20137,767 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V084000Mar 5, 20137 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.

Other Volvo models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology