2019 Volvo XC60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 XC60 years
The 2019 Volvo XC60 has a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 6th worst out of 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 36 complaints, 8 recalls, and Electrical System issues make up 36% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 21 city / 27.5 hwy
Top 2019 Volvo XC60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (36%)
- Brakes8 (22%)
- Engine7 (19%)
- Other5 (14%)
- Steering5 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (14%)
- Airbags4 (11%)
- Structure & Body4 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (8%)
- Fuel System3 (8%)
What owners report
- Auto-hold brake function reportedly failed to engage properly, allowing the vehicle to roll and strike a barrier.
- Center console, turn signals, hazard lights, and Volvo On Call reportedly went blank for one to two minutes while driving in traffic.
- Dashboard and infotainment screens reportedly went black and rebooted repeatedly at low speed on a highway.
- Automatic emergency braking reportedly failed to activate at around 30 mph, resulting in a rear-end collision.
- Brake pulsation felt through the steering wheel led to repeated rotor and pad replacement under 20,000 miles.
- Gas pedal reportedly stuck, causing unintended acceleration up to 80 mph before the pedal cover detached.
2019 Volvo XC60 recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V001000Jan 5, 2023Steering74 vehicles
Steering
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.
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 21V414000Jun 2, 2021Fuel System85,550 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
- NHTSA 20V503000Aug 25, 2020Visibility & Wipers87,226 vehicles
Visibility/wiper
Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.
Risk: The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10044.
2019 Volvo XC60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 23.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,375
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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.
2019 compared with other XC60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Volvo XC60 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 XC60 a Complaint Index of 67, the 6th worst of 16 model years tracked, earning a Caution verdict relative to other XC60 years. It has 36 complaints and 8 recalls on file.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volvo XC60?
- Electrical System issues lead with 13 complaints (36% share), followed by Brakes (8 complaints, 22%) and Engine (7 complaints, 19%), according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2019 Volvo XC60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2019 XC60, covering Steering, Fuel System, Visibility & Wipers, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Structure & Body (two separate recalls), Electrical System, and a charging system component.
- How does the 2019 XC60 compare to other model years?
- With a Complaint Index of 67, the 2019 XC60 ranks worse than years like 2017 (index 7, Best) and 2014 (index 0, Best), but better than 2022 (index 93, Avoid) and 2025 (index 100, Avoid).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Volvo XC60?
- The 2019 XC60 is EPA-rated at 23.5 mpg combined (21 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,375.