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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 27 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
32% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20190628
24% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20190628
15% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.
12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
Three incidents have occurred in three months. Unintended Acceleration Incident #1.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250227
12% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 18V589000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V800000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V220000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V046000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V144000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V503000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 21V414000 — check if this car was fixed
Pedestrian alert sounds
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.
Campaign 23V001000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2019 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 18V589000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V800000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V220000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V046000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V144000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V503000 (visibility, visibility/wiper) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V414000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V001000 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.