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All cars · Volvo XC60 · 2025

2025 Volvo XC60. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index153100 = average car
Complaints38NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold41,105U.S. model year
Per 100K sold92complaints

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical32%
Backup camera24%
Wipers & visibility18%
Automatic emergency braking16%
Body structure11%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3840501

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 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

  • 25V818000 Nov 2025 Seats / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. 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.

  • 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.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Volvo XC60 B5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAuto (S8)AWD23 / 30 / 26Premium$3,000
2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAuto (S8)AWD28 / 28 / 28Premium$2,750

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
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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