Volvo XC60 years to avoid (and the best years)
626 NHTSA owner complaints and 36 recalls across 16 model years, 2010 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 626complaints
- 36recalls
- 41reported crashes
- 7reported fires
- 39reported injuries
Which Volvo XC60 years should you avoid?
No Volvo XC60 model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Volvo XC60 year has 36 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2022 (73), 2013 (66) and 2010 (56).
What are the best Volvo XC60 years?
The Volvo XC60 years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2017 (16), 2014 (16) and 2020 (22). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 0.9× | 3 | 4 | 4 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2024 | 23 | 0.6× | 2 | 4 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2023 | 51 | 1.4× | 5 | 2 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2022 | 73 | 2.0× | 6 | 3 | 3 | Some concerns to check | Electrical system |
| 2021 | 31 | 0.9× | 5 | 3 | 4 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2020 | 22 | 0.6× | 6 | 0 | 2 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2019 | 36 | 1.0× | 8 | 5 | 5 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2018 | 36 | 1.0× | 5 | 4 | 4 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2017 | 16 | 0.4× | 4 | 2 | 2 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2016 | 38 | 1.1× | 3 | 2 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2015 | 47 | 1.3× | 1 | 3 | 4 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2014 | 16 | 0.4× | 2 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2013 | 66 | 1.8× | 3 | 1 | 1 | Some concerns to check | Wipers and visibility |
| 2012 | 46 | 1.3× | 3 | 2 | 1 | Few red flags | Wipers and visibility |
| 2011 | 36 | 1.0× | 4 | 2 | 0 | Few red flags | Wipers and visibility |
| 2010 | 56 | 1.6× | 7 | 3 | 6 | Some concerns to check | Wipers and visibility |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 290 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Electrical & infotainment110 (38%)
- Structure & body47 (16%)
- Engine & powertrain44 (15%)
- Steering, suspension & tires34 (12%)
- Brakes32 (11%)
Recalls (36)
Safety · 25V908000 · Dec 2025 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V818000 · Nov 2025 · model years 2018, 2025
A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 25V282000 · May 2025 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
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.
Electrical system · 25V179000 · Mar 2025 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Electrical system · 23V188000 · Mar 2023 · model year 2023
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.
Brakes · 23V012000 · Jan 2023 · model year 2023
A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Steering · 23V001000 · Jan 2023 · model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Engine · 22V793000 · Oct 2022 · model years 2022, 2023
The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 21V716000 · Sep 2021 · model years 2020, 2021
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.
Seat belts · 21V682000 · Sep 2021 · model years 2021, 2022
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Electrical system · 21V414000 · Jun 2021 · model years 2019, 2020
Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 21V001000 · Jan 2021 · model year 2021
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.
Body & glass · 20V503000 · Aug 2020 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020
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.
Seat belts · 20V378000 · Jun 2020 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Safety · 20V144000 · Mar 2020 · model years 2019, 2020
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V220000 · Mar 2019 · model years 2018, 2019
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.
Structure · 19V046000 · Jan 2019 · model years 2018, 2019
If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 18V800000 · Nov 2018 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Safety · 18V589000 · Sep 2018 · model year 2019
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Airbags · 17V127000 · Mar 2017 · model year 2017
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Airbags · 16V918000 · Dec 2016 · model year 2017
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Seat belts · 16V798000 · Nov 2016 · model years 2016, 2017
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.
Electrical system · 15V555000 · Sep 2015 · model year 2016
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.
Electrical system · 13V377000 · Aug 2013 · model year 2014
Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 13V084000 · Mar 2013 · model year 2013
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.
Airbags · 12V439000 · Sep 2012 · model year 2013
If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure · 12V101000 · Mar 2012 · model year 2012
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE UNDERBODY COATING MAY PENETRATE THE FUELS LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Electrical system · 12V075000 · Feb 2012 · model year 2012
IN THE EVENT OF CRASH, THE FRONT AND/OR SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY IMPROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. ALSO, THE LAP BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY.
Safety · 10V591000 · Nov 2010 · model years 2010, 2011
POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Engine · 10V579000 · Nov 2010 · model year 2011
SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Airbags · 10V564000 · Nov 2010 · model year 2010
IF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG DOES NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THAT AIR BAG, IT MAY NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Airbags · 10V489000 · Oct 2010 · model year 2011
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Fuel system · 09V477000 · Dec 2009 · model year 2010
DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINES MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Structure · 09V463000 · Dec 2009 · model year 2010
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY NOT HAVE PROPER PROTECTION.
Safety · 09V445000 · Nov 2009 · model year 2010
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR IN A CRASH THE SEATBELT MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Electrical system · 09V343000 · Sep 2009 · model year 2010
IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.