Volvo XC60PHEV Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 30, 2026 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Volvo XC60PHEV, across 7 model years (2020–2026). The 2026 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2026, with 2 complaints
2020: 1202012021: 1202112022: 0202202023: 0202302024: 0202402025: 1202512026: 220262

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Volvo XC60PHEV years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No XC60PHEV model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2026 XC60PHEV: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2025 XC60PHEV: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2021 XC60PHEV: 1 complaint, 0 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 XC60PHEV problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System330
Service Brakes110
Vehicle Speed Control110
Visibility/wiper110

All Volvo XC60PHEV model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2026 XC60PHEV21—Service Brakes
2025 XC60PHEV11—Electrical System
2024 XC60PHEV01——
2023 XC60PHEV01——
2022 XC60PHEV01——
2021 XC60PHEV10—Electrical System
2020 XC60PHEV11—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Volvo XC60PHEV years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2026 (2), 2025 (1), 2021 (1). 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 XC60PHEV?

Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Volvo XC60PHEV have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.