Volvo XC60 years to avoid
The Volvo XC60 years to avoid are 2022, 2023 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
951
Total complaints
36
Recall campaigns
2009–2025
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
XC60 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 119 | |
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 84 |
Every XC60 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 38 | 2 | |
| 2023avoid | 84 | 5 | |
| 2022avoid | 119 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 79 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 31 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 65 | 8 | |
| 2018 | 55 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 23 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 46 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 71 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 81 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 56 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 50 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 79 | 7 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo XC60 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the XC60 years to avoid are 2022, 2023. 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 951 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.