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
- 75
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
47% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 75 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 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
47% · 35 reportsMost 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, 2026-08-10
Also filed under Back over prevention
Forward collision avoidance
23% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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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, 2026-01-30
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, 2022-11-11
Also filed under Service brakes
Back over prevention
19% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing camera and warnings.
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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, 2026-07-16
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Lane departure
13% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing assist and warning.
Vehicle speed control
8% · 6 reportsShow 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, 2026-03-22
Also filed under Service brakes
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-10-12Seat belts21V682000 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.
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2022Complaint volume 75 complaints filed for this model year.
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2022-12-09Engine and engine cooling22V793000 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.
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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.
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2025-05-14Electrical system25V179000 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.
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2025-06-27Back over prevention25V282000 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.
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2026-03-02Back over prevention25V908000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 35 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V682000 · Seat belts
- Recall 22V793000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 23V001000 · Steering
- Recall 25V179000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V282000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V908000 · Back over prevention
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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.