Volvo XC60 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 652 owner complaints and 36 safety recalls on file for the Volvo XC60, across 17 model years (2009–2025). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (74). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Volvo XC60 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XC60 year: 2022. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 XC60: 74 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2013 XC60: 66 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2010 XC60: 56 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2014 XC60: 16 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2017 XC60: 16 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2020 XC60: 22 complaints, 6 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo XC60 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 173 | 16 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 83 | 14 | 0 |
| Engine | 69 | 16 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 60 | 14 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 48 | 12 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 36 | 14 | 5 |
| Structure | 36 | 11 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 12 | 12 |
| Back Over Prevention | 32 | 7 | 3 |
| Steering | 30 | 11 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 13 | 11 |
| Lane Departure | 29 | 8 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 11 | 0 |
| Power Train | 21 | 15 | 4 |
| Tires | 21 | 11 | 0 |
| Visibility | 17 | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo XC60 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC60 | 36 | 3 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2024 XC60 | 24 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 XC60 | 54 | 5 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 XC60 | 74 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 XC60 | 49 | 5 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2020 XC60 | 22 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 XC60 | 36 | 8 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2018 XC60 | 36 | 5 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 XC60 | 16 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 XC60 | 38 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2015 XC60 | 47 | 1 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 XC60 | 16 | 2 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 XC60 | 66 | 3 | 5★ | Visibility/wiper | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 XC60 | 46 | 3 | 5★ | Visibility/wiper | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 XC60 | 36 | 4 | 5★ | Seat Belts | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2010 XC60 | 56 | 7 | — | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2009 XC60 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo XC60 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2022 (74) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XC60 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo XC60?
Electrical System, with 173 complaints across 16 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo XC60 have?
36 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.