2024 Volvo XC60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2024 Volvo XC60 has a complaint index of 75, ranking 5th worst among 17 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 23 complaints, 2 recalls, and 4 crashes tied to owner reports, with electrical system and camera issues topping the list.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #5 of 17 XC60 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 23
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26.5
- 25 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2024 Volvo XC60 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (30%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (26%)
- Brakes3 (13%)
- Engine3 (13%)
- Other3 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (13%)
- Fuel System2 (9%)
- Seat Belts2 (9%)
- Lane Departure1 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration in reverse, causing a backward crash without pressing the gas pedal.
- Backup camera and sensor failed to activate while reversing, leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
- Automatic emergency braking reportedly failed to engage during a low-speed approach, resulting in a crash.
- Brakes reportedly lost pressure entirely while exiting a parking garage, causing repeated forward collisions.
- A dashboard warning reading 'Drive to workshop, Propulsion System Service Urgent' appeared after a software update.
- Infotainment and audio systems reportedly failed together, disabling alerts, Bluetooth, radio, and turn signal sound.
2024 Volvo XC60 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 Carâs 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Volvo XC60 reliable?
- Compared to other XC60 model years, 2024 ranks 5th worst out of 17 years tracked, with a complaint index of 75 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volvo XC60?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem areas are the electrical system (7 complaints, 30% share) and collision avoidance/camera systems (6 complaints, 26% share), followed by brakes, engine, and suspension issues.
- Does the 2024 Volvo XC60 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 XC60, both involving the rearview camera image not displaying correctly; neither is a do-not-drive recall, and both are fixed with a software update.
- How many complaints and crashes are linked to the 2024 XC60?
- NHTSA lists 23 complaints for the 2024 XC60, including 4 crashes and 1 injury, with no reported fires or deaths.
- What year Volvo XC60 should I avoid instead of 2024?
- The 2022 XC60 has the highest complaint index at 94, followed by the 2025 at 100 and 2023 at 88; all, along with 2024 and 2021, carry an Avoid verdict.