Volvo XC60 reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 651 complaints about the Volvo XC60 with NHTSA since 2010, most often about electrical system and other or unspecified. Volvo has filed 17 warranty extensions and 12 service campaigns for it, and there are 32 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Volvo XC60? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the XC60 a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 651
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 17
- Filed by Volvo
- Service campaigns
- 12
- Filed by Volvo
- Safety recalls
- 32
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the XC60 with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Electrical system (33%) | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | Electrical system (30%) | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 54 | Electrical system (39%) | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 74 | Electrical system (46%) | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 49 | Electrical system (29%) | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 22 | Electrical system (36%) | 6 | 5 |
| 2019 | 36 | Electrical system (33%) | 8 | 8 |
| 2018 | 36 | Electrical system (31%) | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 16 | Electrical system (31%) | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 | 38 | Engine (39%) | 3 | 13 |
| 2015 | 47 | Other or unspecified (26%) | 1 | 14 |
| 2014 | 16 | Electrical system (31%) | 2 | 5 |
| 2013 | 66 | Visibility and wipers (41%) | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | 46 | Visibility and wipers (41%) | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 | 36 | Seat belts (22%) | 4 | 8 |
| 2010 | 56 | Other or unspecified (23%) | 3 | 8 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single XC60 model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Volvo
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Volvo filed with NHTSA for the XC60, in its own words. A warranty extension means Volvo pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionMar 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionMar 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace;
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Electrical system· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10206: I5T Oil Consumption Test
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Communication· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10207: VEP4 Oil Consumption Test
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionApr 2021· Equipment and accessories· model years 2018–2020
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on the Rear Suspension Air Compressor for certain model year 2017-2020 S90 Series, 2017-2020 V90 Series, 2016-2020 XC90 and 2018-2020 XC60…
- Warranty extensionApr 2021· Suspension· model years 2018–2020
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on the Rear Suspension Air Compressor for certain model year 2017-2020 S90 Series, 2017-2020 V90 Series, 2016-2020 XC90 and 2018-2020 XC60…
- Warranty extensionMar 2021· Stability control· model years 2018–2020
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on the Rear Suspension Air Compressor for certain model year 2017-2020 S90 Series, 2017-2020 V90 Series, 2016-2020 XC90 and 2018-2020 XC60…
- Warranty extensionFeb 2021· Suspension· model years 2018–2020
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on the Rear Suspension Air Compressor for certain model year 2017-2020 S90 Series, 2017-2020 V90 Series, 2016-2020 XC90 and 2018-2020 XC60…
- Warranty extensionMay 2019· Electrical system· model years 2015, 2017
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on certain model year 2015–2016 S60, V60, XC60, S80, XC90, XC70 models.
- Warranty extensionSep 2016· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2017
This is a service manager bulletin: Occasionally, customers request financial assistance when the new car limited warranty, cpo limited warranty and/or the vip extended warranty does not apply.
- Warranty extensionOct 2010· Steering· model years 2010–2011
Steering gear extended warranty information. Had voluntarily extended warranty coverage on certain model and model year vehicles for insufficient sealing in the steering gear.
- Warranty extensionOct 2010· Steering· model years 2010–2011
Steering gear extended warranty. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. This can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting in internal corrosion and oil seepage.
- Service campaignFeb 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2010–2022
Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As a…
- Service campaignJul 2024· Electrical system· model years 2022
Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10266 on certain model year 2021- 2023 V90CC, S90l, XC60, XC90, XC40 and C40 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that iCUP vehicles with a…
- Service campaignDec 2019· Mobility equipment· model years 2010–2014
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY…
- Service campaignJul 2018· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2019
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign A39894 on certain model year 2019 XC90, XC60, V90CC, V90 and S90 vehicles.
- Service campaignJul 2018· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2019
This is a Quality Bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign A39894 on certain model year 2019 XC90, XC60, V90CC, V90 and S90 vehicles.
- Service campaignJul 2018· Electrical system· model years 2019
Service Campaign A39894: Park Assist System May Not Function as Intended
- Service campaignOct 2017· Airbags· model years 2010–2016
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY…
- Service campaignJun 2017· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2016
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY…
- Service campaignSep 2013· Electrical system· model years 2014
Service campaign: A message in drivers information module (dim) displaying low battery due to a deviation in software of central electronic module (cem) and needs correcting. Model 2014 S80, S60, XC60, XC70.
- Service campaignMay 2012· Steering· model years 2011
Parts bulletins. Reference SMB64-252 and TJ26218. Volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 S80, 2010 V70 and 2011-2012 S60, XC60 and XC70 vehicles. *js updated on 5/10/12. *js updated 5/30/12.
- Service campaignApr 2011· Exterior lights· model years 2010–2011
The headlight washer pump is interfering with the washer level fluid sensor.
- Service campaignNov 2010· Engine and cooling· model years 2010
Service campaign for a leaking coolant bleeder hose.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every XC60 model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Electrical system173 (27%)
- Other or unspecified121 (19%)
- Visibility and wipers74 (11%)
- Engine60 (9%)
- Brakes51 (8%)
- Automatic emergency braking and collision warning39 (6%)
- Body and structure32 (5%)
- Backup camera and rear sensors29 (4%)
Safety recalls
32 recalls cover at least one XC60 model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.
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.
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the transmission housing.
An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.
The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
And 17 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- DP22005Defect petition· opened Jan 2023, closed Aug 2023· Electrical system· model years 2018–2022
Pedestrian alert sounds
Led to recall 22V063000.
NHTSA's own page for the 2025 Volvo XC60 has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Volvo XC60 reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 651 owner complaints, 17 warranty extensions and 12 service campaigns Volvo filed, and 32 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2022 (74), 2013 (66), 2010 (56). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Volvo XC60?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name electrical system (27%), other or unspecified (19%), visibility and wipers (11%). Volvo has filed 17 warranty extensions covering the XC60, listed on this page.
Which XC60 model years have the most complaints?
2022 (74), 2013 (66), 2010 (56). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the XC60 with each other rather than with other models.
Has Volvo extended the warranty on the XC60?
Yes: equipment and accessories (model years 2015–2016); equipment and accessories (model years 2015–2016); equipment and accessories (model years 2015–2016), and 14 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a XC60?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 32 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.