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2024 Volvo XC60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#4 most-complained of 16 XC60 years

The 2024 Volvo XC60 has a Complaint Index of 80 and ranks 4th worst out of 16 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 23 complaints, 2 recalls, 4 crashes, and 1 injury, with Electrical System and Collision Avoidance & Cameras as the top problem areas.

Complaints
23
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26.5
25 city / 28 hwy

Top 2024 Volvo XC60 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System7 (30%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (26%)
  3. Brakes3 (13%)
  4. Engine3 (13%)
  5. Other3 (13%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (13%)
  7. Fuel System2 (9%)
  8. Seat Belts2 (9%)
  9. Lane Departure1 (4%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration in reverse, causing a crash without pressing the gas pedal.
  • Backup cameras and sensors reportedly fail to activate while reversing, contributing to low-speed collisions.
  • Automatic emergency braking allegedly failed to engage during a slow-speed impact, pushing the vehicle into another object.
  • Owners describe sudden brake pressure loss where the pedal goes soft and the car does not stop, leading to repeated impacts.
  • A dashboard warning reading 'Drive to workshop, Propulsion System Service Urgent' reportedly appeared after a software update.
  • Owners report the transmission intermittently failing to shift after the vehicle sat running for a long period, with the infotainment screen and dashboard going dark.
2024 Volvo XC60 complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2023May 2024Jul 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2024 (3).

2024 Volvo XC60 recalls

2 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.

2024 Volvo XC60 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
26.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,025
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.

2024 compared with other XC60 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Avoid9373625
2023Avoid8754525.5
2024Avoid8023226.5
2025Avoid10034327

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Frequently asked questions

Should I avoid the 2024 Volvo XC60?
NHTSA data gives the 2024 XC60 a Complaint Index of 80 and a rank of 4th worst among 16 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other XC60 years.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volvo XC60?
The top problem area is the Electrical System, with 7 complaints making up 30% of reports, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras with 6 complaints, or 26%.
Does the 2024 Volvo XC60 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 XC60, both involving the Collision Avoidance & Cameras component related to rearview camera image display issues; neither is a do-not-drive recall.
At what mileage do 2024 XC60 problems tend to occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for the 2024 XC60 is 9,324 miles.
How does the 2024 XC60 compare to other years for fuel economy?
The 2024 XC60 gets an EPA-rated 26.5 mpg combined (25 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.

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.