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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2025 Volvo XC60 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
22%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2025 Volvo XC60, 22% of the 36 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 2025-08

“I own a 2025 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The vehicle has recurring software defects that create a serious safety risk. First, the infotainment and central control system repeatedly reboots while I am driving. On a single trip from Washington, DC to Burlington, Vermont, the system rebooted approximately 8 to 10 times. It has also rebooted within minutes of starting the vehicle during local driving. Each reboot blanks the center display, which disables the backup/parking camera and interrupts the speedometer and driver-information display, climate controls, and other functions. …”

NHTSA complaint #11745517, filed 2026-06

“It appears, that due to a production defect, the right and left rear driver and passenger side windows are permanently fogged up making it difficult to see when driving. I have seen other reports that make the same observation, , but there apparently is no safety or production recalls by Volvo. This is definitely a production and a safety issue!”

NHTSA complaint #11760966, filed 2026-08

“While parked in full sun the windshield cracked spontaneously, perhaps the result of thermal expansion. The linear length of the resulting crack was over 12 inches, running through the center sensor array. The car was inspected by a Volvo Service Center manager who found no evidence of impact. Nevertheless, Volvo conducted a formal inspection at an offsite facility and declined to warrant the defect. Spontaneous windshield failure is a clear risk to drivers and passengers.”

NHTSA complaint #11739468, filed 2026-05

“The rear side windows on my 2025 Volvo XC60 B5 Plus AWD exhibit a persistent “smoky” or hazy appearance when viewed through the rearview mirror or directly from inside the cabin. The issue is most noticeable during daytime when light hits the glass at an angle, or at night when headlights from other vehicles shine through the rear windows. The affected glass appears to have a bluish or foggy tint that creates a distorted or “cold” appearance, reducing rearward visibility. …”

NHTSA complaint #11667577, filed 2025-06

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025822%
202414%
202359%
202234%
202136%
202029%
201826%
201613%
201524%
2014213%
20132944%
20122248%
2011822%
20101221%

Other parts of the 2025 Volvo XC60

Electrical system
12 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 Volvo XC60

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology