2020 Volvo XC60PHEV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC60PHEV years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Volvo XC60PHEV. That ranks 2nd out of 7 XC60PHEV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Volvo XC60PHEV 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 | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Volvo XC60PHEV recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020 S60, V60, S90I, XC60 and XC90 hybrid vehicles. The pushrod screw joint, connecting to the brake pedal to the hydraulic brake unit, may be loose.
Risk: A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10289.
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.
I received notice of a recall from Volvo related to my XC60 hybrid's battery over the summer. I took the car in to Prestige Volvo in East Hanover on July 15 to get it checked. They stated the battery had bad cells and needed repair. They said the car was not safe to drive and the repair could take…
Other Volvo XC60PHEV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 XC60PHEV | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 XC60PHEV | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 XC60PHEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 XC60PHEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 XC60PHEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 XC60PHEV | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
See all Volvo XC60PHEV problems by year, every Volvo model, or the Volvo VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volvo XC60PHEV?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Volvo XC60PHEV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Volvo XC60PHEV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC60PHEV model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.