Volvo Xc60 Years to Avoid
Avoid: 2022, 2023 · Best: 2014 — based on 604 NHTSA complaints across 18 model years (2008–2025), severity-weighted and adjusted for time on the road.
Based on CarWhere's analysis of 604 NHTSA complaints, the Volvo Xc60 years to avoid are 2022 and 2023 — the worst logged up to 3.5× the model's median severity-weighted complaint rate, driven by body failures. Updated November 2026.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall campaigns · Data as of November 2026 · How we rate model years
Year-by-year verdict
| Model year | Complaints | Severe | Recalls | Verdict | Problems & recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 2010 | 56 | 19 | 7 | CAUTION | — |
| 2011 | 36 | 10 | 4 | SOLID | — |
| 2012 | 46 | 8 | 3 | SOLID | — |
| 2013 | 66 | 11 | 3 | SOLID | 2013 XC60 problems → |
| 2014 | 16 | 9 | 2 | BEST | 2014 XC60 problems → |
| 2015 | 45 | 17 | 1 | SOLID | 2015 XC60 problems → |
| 2016 | 38 | 23 | 3 | CAUTION | 2016 XC60 problems → |
| 2017 | 14 | 9 | 4 | N/A | 2017 XC60 problems → |
| 2018 | 36 | 16 | 5 | CAUTION | 2018 XC60 problems → |
| 2019 | 34 | 14 | 8 | CAUTION | 2019 XC60 problems → |
| 2020 | 20 | 8 | 6 | SOLID | 2020 XC60 problems → |
| 2021 | 31 | 19 | 5 | CAUTION | 2021 XC60 problems → |
| 2022 | 67 | 17 | 6 | AVOID | 2022 XC60 problems → |
| 2023 | 49 | 17 | 5 | AVOID | 2023 XC60 problems → |
| 2024 | 22 | 9 | 2 | CAUTION | 2024 XC60 problems → |
| 2025 | 28 | 4 | 3 | CAUTION | — |
"Severe" = complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury, or a safety-critical component. Verdicts compare each year against the rest of the Volvo Xc60. Full methodology.
XC60 problems by model year
Each year has its own page with the complaint components, NHTSA recall campaigns, service-bulletin count, a comparison with the year before and after, and what to check on a used one.
Common Volvo Xc60 problems
Across the federal record, the most-reported problem areas on the Volvo Xc60 are body, engine, electrical. The confirmed and owner-reported issues below include owner mileage and repair-cost ranges where available.
Windshield seal failure and water intrusion
· Volvo Xc60 2010–2014Corroborated by 81 owner accounts of this failure, within a federal cluster of 21 body complaints across 2010–2014. Owner-reported repair cost $420–$1,285.
Excessive oil consumption
· Volvo Xc60 2014–2016Corroborated by 25 owner accounts of this failure, within a federal cluster of 33 engine complaints across 2014–2016, typically 500–121,000 miles. Owner-reported repair cost $4,000–$10,000.
Complete electrical power loss while driving
· Volvo Xc60 2013–2016Corroborated by 9 owner accounts of this failure, within a federal cluster of 28 electrical complaints across 2013–2016.
Why these years stand out
2022 Volvo Xc60: 67 owner complaints on federal record, 17 of them severe, plus 6 recall campaigns — among the highest severity-weighted rates for the Volvo Xc60.
2023 Volvo Xc60: 49 owner complaints on federal record, 17 of them severe, plus 5 recall campaigns — among the highest severity-weighted rates for the Volvo Xc60.
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FAQ
What years of the Volvo Xc60 should you avoid?
Based on federal NHTSA complaint and recall data, the Volvo Xc60 years to avoid are 2022 and 2023 — they carry the model's highest severity-weighted complaint rates, led by body issues. See the year-by-year table for the full picture.
What are the best years for the Volvo Xc60?
The 2014 Volvo Xc60 shows the cleanest federal records among years with enough time on the road to judge — the lowest severity-weighted complaint rates for the model.
How is the Volvo Xc60 verdict calculated?
Each model year's NHTSA owner complaints are weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries, and safety-critical components count more), converted to a rate per year on the road, and compared against the rest of the Volvo Xc60's own history, then adjusted for recalls. Full method at /research/years-to-avoid/methodology.
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Is the Volvo Xc60 reliable?
The Volvo Xc60's reliability depends heavily on the model year. Across 604 NHTSA owner complaints, 2022 and 2023 rate "avoid", while 2014 shows the cleanest federal records — see the year-by-year verdicts above.
What are the most common problems with the Volvo Xc60?
The most-reported problem area for the Volvo Xc60 is body, followed by engine and electrical. Confirmed failures include windshield seal failure and water intrusion, excessive oil consumption, complete electrical power loss while driving. See the common-problems section above for owner-reported mileage and repair costs where available.
Sources & data notes
All figures are drawn from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Defects Investigation — owner-filed complaints and recall campaigns — covering the Volvo Xc60 across every model year on record. Retrieved November 2026. Counts are raw federal filings and are not adjusted for the number of vehicles sold or registered; a verdict compares each model year against the rest of the Volvo Xc60, not against other vehicles. Full scoring at the methodology page.
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Verdicts are computed from federal NHTSA complaint and recall records, refreshed monthly. Read the full methodology.