2025 Volvo XC60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 XC60 years
The 2025 Volvo XC60 ranks worst (rank 1 of 16 model years) with a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict. It has 34 complaints, 3 recalls, 4 crashes, and 5 injuries, led by Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues (35% of complaints).
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 25.5 city / 29 hwy
Top 2025 Volvo XC60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (35%)
- Electrical System11 (32%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (21%)
- Engine4 (12%)
- Other4 (12%)
- Structure & Body4 (12%)
- Fuel System2 (6%)
- Lane Departure2 (6%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
- Seat Belts1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle suddenly accelerating on its own while parking at low speed, leading to collisions with nearby vehicles.
- Backup and rearview cameras display a 'temporarily unavailable' message or go black, sometimes along with loss of audio or climate control.
- Rear passenger windows develop a cloudy haze that owners say obstructs visibility when changing lanes or parking.
- The lane-keeping steering assist cannot be fully turned off, and owners describe it fighting the driver's own steering input.
- The trunk has closed automatically and struck an owner while they were removing groceries.
2025 Volvo XC60 recalls
3 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 25V818000Nov 25, 2025Structure & Body3 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.
Risk: A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the front seat bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10345. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 5, 2025.
- 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.
2025 Volvo XC60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 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.
2025 compared with other XC60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Volvo XC60 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 XC60 has a complaint index of 100 and ranks worst (1st) among 16 model years, so it is rated Avoid relative to other XC60 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo XC60?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues account for 35% of complaints, followed by Electrical System problems at 32% and Visibility & Wipers issues at 21%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2025 Volvo XC60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 XC60, two involving the rearview camera image and one involving improperly tightened front seat bolts.
- At what mileage do 2025 XC60 problems tend to appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 19,000 for engine-related failures and 3,000 for electrical system failures; other problem areas do not report a median mileage.
- How does the 2025 XC60 compare to other recent XC60 years?
- The 2022, 2023, and 2024 XC60 model years are also rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 93, 87, and 80 respectively, while the 2025 model has the highest index at 100.