VehicleVerdict

Volvo XC60 years to avoid

The Volvo XC60 years to avoid are 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.

903

Total complaints

36

Recall campaigns

2009–2025

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

XC60 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2022High complaint rate113

Every XC60 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025383
2024342
2023745
2022avoid1136
2021745
2020286
2019628
2018555
2017214
2016453
2015671
2014262
2013813
2012563
2011504
2010797
200901

Common questions

What are the worst Volvo XC60 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the XC60 years to avoid are 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2009.

What is the best year for the Volvo XC60?

By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among XC60 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Volvo XC60 have?

Across all model years, the XC60 has 36 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 903 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.