What breaks most · 2010 to 2025 model years
Volvo XC60 problems by year
Owners have filed 638 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Volvo XC60 across model years 2010 to 2025. Three years stand out: 2022 for electrical system complaints, 2013 for wipers and visibility complaints and 2010 for electrical system complaints. The quietest years are 2014, 2017 and 2020.
- Years to check closely: 2022, 2013, 2010
- Fewest complaints: 2014, 2017, 2020
- Complaints on file
- 6382010 to 2025, all trims
- Worst year
- 202271 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 427 fires · 39 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 41kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 67Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 3 | 7 | Unknown or other (13) | |
| 36 | 2 | 4 | Seat belts (8) | |
| 46 | 2 | 3 | Wipers and visibility (19) | |
| 66 | 1 | 3 | Wipers and visibility (27) | |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | Electrical system (5) | |
| 47 | 3 | 1 | Unknown or other (12) | |
| 38 | 2 | 3 | Engine (15) | |
| 16 | 2 | 4 | Electrical system (5) | |
| 36 | 4 | 5 | Electrical system (11) | |
| 36 | 5 | 8 | Electrical system (12) | |
| 22 | 0 | 6 | Electrical system (8) | |
| 46 | 4 | 5 | Electrical system (13) | |
| 71 | 3 | 6 | Electrical system (32) | |
| 51 | 2 | 5 | Electrical system (19) | |
| 23 | 4 | 2 | Electrical system (7) | |
| 32 | 4 | 3 | Electrical system (10) |
What fails on the 2022 Volvo XC60
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 45% |
32 | 0 | Shop all electrical system parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Forward collision systemRadar and camera sensors | 20% |
14 | 2 | Shop all forward collision system parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Unknown or other | 17% |
12 | 0 | — |
| Backup camera and sensorsCameras and park sensors | 14% |
10 | 1 | Shop all backup camera and sensors parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Lane departure systemCamera sensors | 10% |
7 | 0 | Shop all lane departure system parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| BrakesBrake pads, rotors and calipers | 8% |
6 | 2 | Shop brakes parts for the 2022 Volvo XC60 |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 8% |
6 | 2 | Shop speed control and throttle parts for the 2022 Volvo XC60 |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 7% |
5 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2022 Volvo XC60 |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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The vehicle goes silent, no audio system, no driving alerts— turn signals, alerts etc. Only is fixed by a hard reset to the sound system happens multiple times a week sometimes multiple times a day. According to technicians, this is a known issue with no fix.
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Faulty seal in OEM windshield sealant/silicone causing water to leak on the inside of car, headliner, and inner windshield. Can cause visibility issues and mildew.
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Windshield seal developed leak. Water go into hvac shorting out system. No defrost, sever visibility and safety issue. Have seen numerous other volvo owners with similar windshield gasket seal leaks. Car is useless as visibility issue persists
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Volvo XC60 years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2022, 2013, 2010 carry the most filings on the Volvo XC60. The 2022 alone has 71 complaints, led by electrical system.
What is the most common Volvo XC60 problem?
On the 2022 model year, the most-reported component is electrical system with 32 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Volvo XC60 problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Volvo XC60 complaints that include mileage is about 41,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.