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2025 Volvo XC60 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2025 Volvo XC60 sits mid-pack among XC60 years: 38 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 55, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

Driver Assistance leads the complaint categories with 11 reports (29% of the total).

38

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other XC60 years?

XC60 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted113 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 79 complaints2011: 50 complaints2012: 56 complaints2013: 81 complaints2014: 26 complaints2015: 67 complaints2016: 45 complaints2017: 21 complaints2018: 55 complaints2019: 62 complaints2020: 28 complaints2021: 74 complaints2022: 113 complaints2023: 74 complaints2024: 34 complaints2025: 38 complaints
XC60 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Volvo XC60 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1129%
Electrical System924%
Visibility & Wipers616%
Other411%
Body & Structure38%
Latches & Locks13%
Brakes13%
Seat Belts13%
Speed Control13%
Fuel System13%

Does the 2025 Volvo XC60 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V908000Driver AssistanceDecember 23, 2025 · 413,151 units

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."

Consequence

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 recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

25V818000SeatsNovember 25, 2025 · 3 units

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.

Consequence

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.

25V282000Driver AssistanceMay 8, 2025 · 413,151 units

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."

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“When arriving at the high school parking lot to pick our grandson up from band practice, we experienced Sudden Unintended Acceleration of our vehicle as we attempted to pull into a parking spot. This resulted in a collision with another vehicle that had backed into the parking space in front of us.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 27, 2025 · crash

“When arriving at the high school parking lot to pick our grandson up from band practice, we experienced Sudden Unintended Acceleration of our vehicle as we attempted to pull into a parking spot. This resulted in a collision with another vehicle that had backed into the parking space in front of us.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 27, 2025 · crash

“The 360 camera system stopped working on my 2025 Volvo XC60 PHEV today without warning. When I put the vehicle in reverse, the camera view window showed up on the screen with a top down of the vehicle, but the surroundings were black and each camera symbol showed up as orange with a cross out…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 25, 2025

“Camera intermittently stops working with "Camera temporarily unavailable" message. This last a day or two and then it "fixes itself". This is a safety issue that MUST be fixed, Volvo has known about this for years and has done nothing to fix it.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 5, 2025

“The rear tailgate has a feature that allows a driver to open it by waving their foot underneath the bumper in case their hands are full. The system will also unsafely cause the door to close if a person places their foot too close when loading cargo. This has twice lowered the door on my head. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 20, 2025

2025 Volvo XC60 — common questions

Is the 2025 Volvo XC60 reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 38 NHTSA complaints, below the typical XC60 year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 XC60 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (11 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), visibility & wipers (6 complaints).

Does the 2025 Volvo XC60 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Volvo XC60. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Volvo XC60 years should you avoid?

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

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.