2022 Volvo XC60

◆ Worse than typical
2022 Volvo XC60
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:38:20.432Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo XC60 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 56 complaints 2011: 36 complaints 2012: 46 complaints 2012 2013: 66 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 45 complaints 2015 2016: 38 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 34 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 43 complaints 2021 2022: 67 complaints 2022 2023: 48 complaints 2024: 22 complaints 2024 2025: 27 complaints 2025
2022: 67 complaints
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YearComplaints
20090
201056
201136
201246
201366
201416
201545
201638
201714
201836
201934
202020
202143
202267
202348
202422
202527

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42%

42% of complaints: electrical system — 28 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10%

10% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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

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

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 9%

9% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20211012 — seat belts

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

2022 — complaint volume: 67
R 20221209 — engine and engine cooling

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

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

R 20230131 — steering

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

R 20250514 — electrical system

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

R 20250627 — back over prevention

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

R 20260302 — back over prevention

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 Car’s 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 (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2019 ● 2011 ● 2018

WORST YEARS

◆ 2013 ● 2010 ● 2023

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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 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo XC60 have?

6 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.