2025 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 | 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.
30% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
CRASH INJURY27% of complaints: back over prevention — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing camera and warnings.
CRASH21% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 7 distinct reports on file.
18% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
My wife was parking our Volvo 2026 XC60 in a parking slot at our local grocery store.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260803
12% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and support device/strut.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The trunk of the car automatically closed and hit my head as I was picking up my groceries.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250528
Also filed under LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
SAFETY TIMELINE
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) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the front seat bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10345.
Campaign 25V818000 — 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
2025 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for back over prevention issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 25V282000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V818000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V908000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Volvo XC60 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Volvo XC60 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo XC60?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo XC60 have?
3 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.