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2022 Volvo XC60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2022 Volvo XC60 has a complaint index of 94, ranking 2nd-worst among 17 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 73 complaints, 6 recalls, and 3 crashes, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 47% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
94/100
#2 of 17 XC60 years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
73
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
6
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25
23 city / 28 hwy
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Top 2022 Volvo XC60 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System34 (47%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (33%)
  3. Other13 (18%)
  4. Engine12 (16%)
  5. Lane Departure8 (11%)
  6. Brakes6 (8%)
  7. Fuel System5 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (7%)
  9. Steering2 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Infotainment and electrical modules freeze or go blank, sometimes forcing a full shutdown and restart to restore the display and ventilation.
  • Owners describe the vehicle slowing to a crawl with a turtle warning symbol while the electrical system resets itself.
  • The automatic emergency braking or rear auto-brake system has engaged unexpectedly with no obstacle present, in parking lots and driveways.
  • Brakes have reportedly failed to stop the vehicle on a downhill exit ramp, with the car creeping forward until it made contact with another vehicle.
  • Lane-assist has failed to recognize single or double yellow lines and does not operate below 35 mph.
  • New owners report repeated dealer visits within the first weeks of ownership for infotainment, turn signal, and HVAC problems tied to the new Google-based system.
2022 Volvo XC60 complaints: complaints filed per month6Jan 2022Jul 2022Jan 2023Oct 2023Jul 2024Mar 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2022 (6).

2022 Volvo XC60 recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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 Car’s 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.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 25V179000Mar 24, 2025Electrical System7,483 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.

    Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.

See all 6 recalls for the 2022 Volvo XC60 →

2022 Volvo XC60 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,200
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.

2022 compared with other XC60 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Good3122623.5
2021Avoid8148524.5
2022Avoid9473625
2023Avoid8854525.5
2024Avoid7523226.5

All Volvo XC60 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Volvo XC60 reliable?
Compared with other XC60 model years, 2022 ranks poorly. It has a complaint index of 94, the 2nd-worst of 17 model years tracked, and carries an Avoid verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo XC60?
Electrical System complaints make up 47% of reports, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues at 33% and Engine complaints at 16%. Electrical System failures show a median mileage of 27,000 miles reported for the year overall, with electrical-specific issues showing a median of 15,750 miles.
Does the 2022 Volvo XC60 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls affecting the 2022 XC60, covering the rearview camera display, high-voltage battery short-circuit risk, steering gear assembly, engine control module software, and seat belt retractors. None are do-not-drive recalls.
What year Volvo XC60 should I avoid?
2022, 2021, 2023, and 2025 all carry Avoid verdicts, with 2025 having the highest complaint index at 100. The 2014 and 2017 model years score lowest, with complaint indexes of 6 and 13.
How many complaints does the 2022 Volvo XC60 have?
NHTSA lists 73 complaints for the 2022 XC60, along with 3 reported crashes and 3 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.