2023 Volvo V60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
71/100
#5 most-complained of 15 V60 years
The 2023 Volvo V60 has a complaint index of 71, ranking 5th worst out of 15 model years. It has 2 complaints, 4 recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported to NHTSA.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 30 city / 33 hwy
Top 2023 Volvo V60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (50%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (50%)
What owners report
- Rearview camera intermittently fails to display video while reversing, showing a "camera is temporarily unavailable" message with no clear pattern.
- Infotainment system goes black and stops working while driving, cutting off audio.
- Turn signal clicking sound (produced through the speakers) goes silent when the infotainment system fails.
- One owner reported the camera issue persisted even after installing an over-the-air software update.
2023 Volvo V60 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V908000Dec 23, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras413,151 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
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. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
- NHTSA 25V282000May 8, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras413,151 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
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. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
- NHTSA 23V012000Jan 19, 2023Brakes27,457 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Service brakes, hydraulic
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.
2023 Volvo V60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium and Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other V60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Volvo V60 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2023 V60 has a complaint index of 71 and ranks 5th worst among 15 model years, with 2 complaints and 4 recalls but no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- What are the main problems with the 2023 Volvo V60?
- Owner complaints on file center on the Electrical System and Collision Avoidance & Cameras, each accounting for 50% of complaints, including infotainment shutdowns and rearview camera display failures.
- Does the 2023 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 V60, covering the rearview camera display, a Brake Control Module 2 diagnostic error that could affect ABS, and an ECM software error that could prevent engine starting.
- How does the 2023 V60 compare to other V60 model years?
- The 2023 V60's complaint index of 71 is lower than 2015 (100), 2016 (86), and 2024 (93), which are marked Avoid, but higher than years like 2018 (43) and 2022 (29).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Volvo V60?
- EPA rates the 2023 V60 at 31 mpg combined (30 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.