Volvo XC60 Best and Worst Years (2010–2025)
Avoid 2022–2025 Volvo XC60 model years, which carry the highest Complaint Index scores (93, 87, 80, and 100) and are led by Electrical System and Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints. Best years by data are 2011, 2014, 2017, and 2020, with Complaint Index scores of 13, 0, 7, and 20.
Avoid 2022Avoid 2023Avoid 2024Avoid 2025Best 2011Best 2014Best 2017Best 2020
- Model years
- 16
- 2010–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 644
- Recall campaigns
- 32
- Crashes reported
- 43
- Fires reported
- 7
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
XC60 Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Volvo XC60 problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Caution | 60 | 53 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Electrical System | 18 | — |
| 2011 | Best | 13 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Seat Belts | 20 | 5★ |
| 2012 | Good | 33 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Visibility & Wipers | 20 | 5★ |
| 2013 | Good | 47 | 66 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Visibility & Wipers | 20 | 5★ |
| 2014 | Best | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Engine | 20 | 5★ |
| 2015 | Caution | 53 | 47 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Engine | 21 | 5★ |
| 2016 | Good | 27 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
| 2017 | Best | 7 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Electrical System | 23 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Good | 40 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System | 24 | — |
| 2019 | Caution | 67 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 8 | Electrical System | 23.5 | — |
| 2020 | Best | 20 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Electrical System | 23.5 | — |
| 2021 | Caution | 73 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System | 24.5 | — |
| 2022 | Avoid | 93 | 73 | 3 | 0 | 6 | Electrical System | 25 | — |
| 2023 | Avoid | 87 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System | 25.5 | — |
| 2024 | Avoid | 80 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 2 | Electrical System | 26.5 | — |
| 2025 | Avoid | 100 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 3 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 27 | — |
XC60 years to avoid: what went wrong
2025 Volvo XC60 Index 100 · 34 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2025 XC60 has the highest Complaint Index in the lineup at 100, from 34 complaints, and ranks worst of all years covered. Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues lead at 35% of complaints, followed by Electrical System problems at 32% with a median 3,000 miles at failure. Owners describe unintended acceleration while parking that led to collisions, and lane-keeping assist that could not be fully disabled. NHTSA lists 3 recalls, including a seat bolt tightening issue and two rearview camera recalls.
2022 Volvo XC60 Index 93 · 73 complaints · 6 recalls
The 2022 XC60 has a Complaint Index of 93 out of 644 total complaints logged for the model, with 73 complaints for this year alone. Electrical System issues make up 47% of those complaints at a median 15,750 miles, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems at 33% and a median 40,000 miles. Owners describe infotainment reboots, failed rearview cameras, and braking systems that did not stop the vehicle as expected. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this year, including a high-voltage battery short-circuit recall and two rearview camera display recalls.
2022 electrical system problems →2022 collision avoidance & cameras problems →
2023 Volvo XC60 Index 87 · 54 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2023 XC60 carries a Complaint Index of 87 from 54 complaints. Electrical System complaints account for 41% of the total, with a median mileage at failure of just 350 miles, and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues make up another 26%. Owners describe unexpected forward movement despite braking, false emergency-braking activation, and engine surging while braking. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this year, including an emergency-call telematics software issue and the shared rearview camera display recalls.
2024 Volvo XC60 Index 80 · 23 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2024 XC60 has a Complaint Index of 80 from 23 complaints. Electrical System problems are the top area at 30% of complaints, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 26%. Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while backing up or parking, rearview cameras that failed to display, and brakes that lost pressure and did not stop the car. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this year, both tied to rearview camera display problems.
Most common Volvo XC60 problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Electrical System179 (28%)
- Other133 (21%)
- Engine105 (16%)
- Visibility & Wipers95 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras75 (12%)
- Brakes70 (11%)
- Structure & Body44 (7%)
- Fuel System42 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires40 (6%)
- Airbags34 (5%)
Frequently asked questions
- Which Volvo XC60 years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 are the years to avoid, with Complaint Index scores of 93, 87, 80, and 100 respectively — the four highest in the model's history.
- What are the best Volvo XC60 years?
- The 2011, 2014, 2017, and 2020 model years score best based on NHTSA data, with Complaint Index values of 13, 0, 7, and 20.
- What is the most common problem area for the Volvo XC60?
- Across all model years, Electrical System issues are the top complaint category, accounting for 179 of 644 total complaints (28%), followed by Engine issues at 16%.
- Does the 2022 Volvo XC60 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 XC60, including one covering a high-voltage battery short-circuit risk and two related to rearview camera display failures.
- Is the 2023 Volvo XC60 reliable?
- The 2023 XC60 has a Complaint Index of 87, one of the highest among all 16 model years covered, with Electrical System complaints reported at a median of just 350 miles at failure.