2022 Volvo XC60
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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 | 47 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 33 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
47% of complaints: electrical system — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software and instrument cluster/panel.
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Turn signal audio not present (lights working. No audio from radio, phone , collision warnings rear cross traffic warnings, door ajar audio warnings. Resetting the display fixes the problem. However, the issue returns the next day.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260810
Also filed under BACK OVER PREVENTION
23% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH during nighttime, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged while there were no vehicles or objects in front of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260130
The vehicle is basically new and I have only had it a few months. It has already been with the dealer three times because of technical/computer/infotainment issues. The dealer had the vehicle for about a week on each occasion.
NHTSA ODI report, 20221111
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES
19% of complaints: back over prevention — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing camera and warnings.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2020 Volvo XC60 II. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera displayed a black screen. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260716
Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
14% of complaints: lane departure — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing assist and warning.
8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
At the end of a downhill cloverleaf coming coming on and off a highway, the car slowed to a crawl but would not stop. It was going slowly as if "creeping" like when in B mode but was not in B mode. The brakes would not stop it.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260322
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES
SAFETY TIMELINE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552.
Campaign 21V682000 — check if this car was fixed
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.
Campaign 22V793000 — 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
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery.
Campaign 25V179000 — check if this car was fixed
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign 25V282000 — check if this car was fixed
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign 25V908000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (34 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for back over prevention issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 21V682000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V793000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V001000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V179000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V282000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V908000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Volvo XC60 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Volvo XC60 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo XC60?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo XC60 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.