2025 Volvo XC60 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC60 years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volvo XC60. That ranks 9th out of 17 XC60 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 36owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Volvo XC60 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Volvo XC60 recalls (3)
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Back over prevention:software
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Seats:critical fasteners
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.
Risk: A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the front seat bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10345. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 5, 2025.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2025 Volvo XC60 Plus B5, 23,317 miles. The driver's-side exterior mirror changes position without driver command, creating a safety risk due to an incorrect rearward/adjacent-lane view. This has already contributed to a close call when my wife drove the vehicle without realizing the mirror had…
I purchased a 2025 Volvo XC60 new. It has 18,000 miles on the car. The tires were on the vehicle when purchased. The tires are Pirelli 255/40 RZ1 102 V Mts. DOT IXB RM 582P 1424. The front driver side tire has huge chucks of rubber missing on the tread. This issue is getting worse over time. I…
was on interstate I-95 8:00am doing speed limit when car soundly reduces speed to zero and had to maneuver over four lanes of traffic to avoid death i am also disabled and have a permanit disabled license plate. the car light stated engine failure lights and only after almost dieing was able to put…
Both rear original-equipment tires on a 2025 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid (bought new mid-2025, approx. 20,000 miles) have developed bulges on the outer sidewall just below the tread shoulder. Tires are Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season, size 255/40 R21 102V, Volvo-specification (VOL / PNCS)…
It appears, that due to a production defect, the right and left rear driver and passenger side windows are permanently fogged up making it difficult to see when driving. I have seen other reports that make the same observation, , but there apparently is no safety or production recalls by Volvo…
Other Volvo XC60 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 3 |
| 2024 XC60 | 24 | 2 |
| 2023 XC60 | 54 | 5 |
| 2022 XC60 | 74 | 6 |
| 2021 XC60 | 49 | 5 |
| 2020 XC60 | 22 | 6 |
| 2019 XC60 | 36 | 8 |
| 2018 XC60 | 36 | 5 |
| 2017 XC60 | 16 | 4 |
| 2016 XC60 | 38 | 3 |
| 2015 XC60 | 47 | 1 |
| 2014 XC60 | 16 | 2 |
| 2013 XC60 | 66 | 3 |
| 2012 XC60 | 46 | 3 |
| 2011 XC60 | 36 | 4 |
| 2010 XC60 | 56 | 7 |
| 2009 XC60 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo XC60?
Owners most often report electrical system, back over prevention, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Volvo XC60?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Volvo XC60 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC60 model years, the 2025 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.