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All cars · Volvo XC60 · 2022

2022 Volvo XC60. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index126100 = average car
Complaints57NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold36,181U.S. model year
Per 100K sold158complaints
Complaint rank#9 of 9among the 9 scored Volvo XC60 model years (2010–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical47%
Automatic emergency braking25%
Lane assist12%
Brakes9%
Backup camera9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
5710001

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 6

  • 25V908000 Dec 2025 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. 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 rec

  • 25V282000 May 2025 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. 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.

  • 25V179000 Mar 2025 Electrical System / Software

    Defect. 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 1-800-458-1

  • 23V001000 Jan 2023 Steering

    Defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.

    Risk. A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.

  • 22V793000 Oct 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)

    Defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.

    Risk. The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.

  • 21V682000 Sep 2021 Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

    Defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedPedestrian alert sounds20232023

Manufacturer communications 317

Volvo filed 317 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • ICUP Vehicles, 12V battery drain
  • Unintentional VIDA Wi-Fi Connection Leading to 12V Battery Drain
  • Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Volvo XC60 B5 AWD SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Volvo XC60 B5 FWD SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)FWD23 / 30 / 26Premium$3,000
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD22 / 28 / 24Premium$3,200
2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAuto (S8)AWD24 / 27 / 25Premium$3,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2018–2025 Volvo XC60, 38.3M views.

TopicVideosViews
Oil changes & service3719K
Gauges, lights & wiring1397K
Infotainment, battery & electrical1357K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2019381230,578Brakes
2020391232,078Electrical
2021743041,582Electrical
20221265736,181Electrical
20231145439,702Electrical
2024782638,892Electrical
20251533841,105Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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