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
- 36
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 36 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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
33% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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was on interstate I-95 8:00am doing speed limit when car soundly reduces speed to zero and had to maneuver over four lanes of traffic to avoid death i am also disabled and have a permanit disabled license plate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18
Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system
Back over prevention
25% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing camera and warnings.
Visibility/wiper
22% · 8 reportsForward collision avoidance
17% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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My wife was parking our Volvo 2026 XC60 in a parking slot at our local grocery store.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Structure
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing body and support device/strut.
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The trunk of the car automatically closed and hit my head as I was picking up my groceries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-28
Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2025-12-17Seats25V818000 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.
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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
2025 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V282000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V818000 · Seats
- Recall 25V908000 · Back over prevention
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- 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 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo XC60 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.