2022 Volvo XC60 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Volvo XC60, 47% of all 73 complaints filed for the year. Owners report infotainment freezes, dead 12V batteries, and loss of safety functions, with a median failure mileage of 15,750. A separate recall (25V179000) covers a high-voltage battery short-circuit risk.
- Electrical System complaints
- 34
- 47% of 73
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 15,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Infotainment and Google-based operating system freezes or reboots while driving, temporarily disabling HVAC, turn signals, and safety alerts.
- 12V battery drains unexpectedly, leaving the vehicle unable to start or stranding occupants after short parking periods.
- Center display and driver instrument screen go blank, sometimes accompanied by a turtle icon and reduced power.
- Backup camera and driver-assist features such as lane departure, cross-traffic alert, and forward collision warning activate incorrectly or shut off without warning.
- HVAC system stops working or displays a cooling/infotainment error message, cutting off airflow in hot weather.
- Vehicle fails to unlock or start due to software errors, sometimes tied to eCALL/SOS system or key-reader malfunctions.
When 2022 Volvo XC60 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 12, 2022, latest Sep 7, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Volvo XC60
- 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.
Electrical System complaints by XC60 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 201012 (23%)
- 20116 (17%)
- 20124 (9%)
- 201310 (15%)
- 20145 (31%)
- 201511 (23%)
- 20165 (13%)
- 20175 (31%)
- 201812 (33%)
- 201913 (36%)
- 20208 (36%)
- 202114 (29%)
- 202234 (47%)
- 202322 (41%)
- 20247 (30%)
- 202511 (32%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2022 Volvo XC60 have?
- NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2022 XC60, which is 47% of all 73 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 XC60 electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 25V179000, reported March 24, 2025, covers a possible short circuit in the high-voltage battery module on certain 2022 XC60 plug-in hybrids; owners are advised not to charge until the remedy is completed.
- At what mileage do electrical problems appear on the 2022 XC60?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 15,750 miles for electrical system complaints on this model year.
- Did the 2022 XC60 electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the electrical system complaints filed for the 2022 XC60.