2019 Volvo XC60
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 36 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
32% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Our Nest Protect woke us at 06:30 am saying it was detecting smoke in the garage. Upon entering the garage it was obvious that the cabin of the car was filled with white smoke. Disconnected car from charger port.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Safety issue the auto-hold brake function malfunctioned. I am using this feature a lot. When entering a paid parking garage the car stopped correctly before the gate .
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-28
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
22% · 8 reportsSteering
14% · 5 reportsVehicle speed control
11% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Three incidents have occurred in three months. Unintended Acceleration Incident #1.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-27
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and power train
Structure
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2018-11-01Equipment18V589000 Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC60 hybrid electric vehicles, equipped with certain AeroVironment electric vehicle TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charge cord, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
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2018-12-26Electrical system18V800000 Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
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2019-05-07Seats19V220000 Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
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2019-05-14Structure19V046000 Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
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2020-04-09Forward collision avoidance20V144000 Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
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2020-09-29Visibility, visibility/wiper20V503000 Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.
Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
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2021-07-02Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline21V414000 Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-01-31Steering23V001000 Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V589000 · Equipment
- Recall 18V800000 · Electrical system
- Recall 19V220000 · Seats
- Recall 19V046000 · Structure
- Recall 20V144000 · Forward collision avoidance
- Recall 20V503000 · Visibility, visibility/wiper
- Recall 21V414000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V001000 · Steering
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- Is the 2019 Volvo XC60 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Volvo XC60 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volvo XC60?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo XC60 have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.