2025 Volvo XC60 Problems
Compared with other Volvo XC60 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (12 complaints, median 3,000 mi).
- 3 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 36filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 28 mpgcombined (gas only), 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid AWD · 28 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Volvo XC60 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2025 Volvo XC60. The part named most often is electrical system, with 12 complaints (33% of the total), followed by back-over prevention (8) and visibility (8). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system12 33%
- Other or unknown4 11%
- Body and structure4 11%
- Vehicle speed control3 8.3%
- Fuel system2 5.6%
- Lane departure2 5.6%
- Tires2 5.6%
Also reported: Brakes (1), Engine (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “was on interstate I-95 8:00am doing speed limit when car soundly reduces speed to zero and had to maneuver over four lanes of traffic to avoid death i am also disabled and have a permanit disabled license plate. the car light stated engine failure lights and only after almost dieing was able to put on hazard and car would not idle past 10MPH while vibrating and jolting causing excruciating pain”
NHTSA complaint #11765184, filed 2026-09Back-over prevention (rear camera): “In the four months that I have owned this car, the following issues have occurred and have not been resolved: - Google Maps suddenly stopped working while navigating while I was driving on multiple occasions. - Bluetooth connectivity will disconnect suddenly and not reconnect - All audio in the car has stopped since 7/2/26. This includes turn signals, safety alerts, cross traffic alert. This has happened on at least 4 separate occasions (lasting 2 days or more) and usually resolves, but this has persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11748541, filed 2026-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “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 through it. Rebooting the system twice did not solve the issue. The software version is 3.7.0 which is the most up to date release.”
NHTSA complaint #11682943, filed 2025-08Forward collision avoidance: “My wife was parking our Volvo 2026 XC60 in a parking slot at our local grocery store. Upon pulling into the slot, the car suddenly accelerated and surged forward colliding with the car in the next parking slot and the car in the parking slot directly in front of her. She jammed on the brakes as hard as she could causing the tires to screech. The impact was great enough to shove the car in front of her out into the open isle in front. Luckily, no body was hurt. This could have been a deadly disaster if there were pedestrian near by at the moment of impact. …”
NHTSA complaint #11754531, filed 2026-08Mileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 129,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Volvo XC60. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 B5 · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 14.7% risk |
| XC60 T8 Plug-In Hybrid · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 13.0% risk |
| XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered Plug-In Hybrid · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 13.0% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Volvo XC60 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 B5 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,150 |
| XC60 T8 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 28 | 28 | 28 gas only | — |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V908000Dec 23, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Volvo XC60 2022–2025, XC40 2021–2025, V90CC 2022–2025 +8 more
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…
- 25V818000Nov 25, 2025Seats › Critical fastenersCovers: Volvo XC60 2018, 2025, XC60MHEV 2026
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.
- 25V282000May 8, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Volvo XC60 2022–2025, XC40 2021–2025, C40BEV 2022–2025 +8 more
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…
Recall details for the 2025 Volvo XC60 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2025 Volvo XC60.
Other model years of the Volvo XC60
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 19,000 | 3 | 5 | 28 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 24 | 9,324 | 2 | 5 | 28 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 54 | 400 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 85 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 75 | 27,000 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 97 · More | Stable |
| 2021 | 50 | 18,000 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 77 · More | Stable |
| 2020 | 22 | 11,850 | 6 | 5 | 24 | — | Stable |
| 2019 | 37 | 10,800 | 8 | — | 24 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 36 | 15,635 | 5 | — | 24 | 51 · Typical | Stable |
| 2017 | 16 | 19,800 | 4 | 5 | 26 | — | Stable |
| 2016 | 39 | 44,000 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 3 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2015 | 47 | 26,680 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 20 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2014 | 16 | 6,844 | 2 | 5 | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2013 | 66 | 60,000 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 46 | 60,587 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 4 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 36 | 49,963 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 20 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 56 | 69,813 | 7 | — | 21 | 53 · Typical | Stable |
All Volvo XC60 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Volvo XC60 have?
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2025 Volvo XC60 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Volvo XC60 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 12 complaints (33% of the total), followed by back-over prevention with 8.
Has the 2025 Volvo XC60 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Volvo XC60 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Volvo XC60 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Volvo XC60 get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Volvo XC60 (XC60 T8 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 28 mpg combined, 28 city and 28 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Volvo XC60 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 129,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.