2025 Volvo XC60 recalls and problems

The 2025 Volvo XC60 has 3 recalls and 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Pictured: a 2026 model; the 2025 may differ in details. Photo: 2026 Volvo Xc60 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2025 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 16 XC60 model years — 10th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

3recalls

38complaints

4crashes

0fires

5injuries

19,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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3 recalls

Back Over Prevention

Dec 23, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V908000 · 413,151 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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 Carâs 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.

Seats

Nov 25, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V818000 · 3 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Back Over Prevention

May 8, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V282000 · 413,151 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System12

Back Over Prevention8

Visibility8

Forward Collision Avoidance5

Structure4

Tires4

Unknown or other4

Vehicle Speed Control3

Fuel System2

Lane Departure2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2025 vs. other Volvo XC60 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Volvo XC60 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Volvo XC60, the latest from Dec 23, 2025 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo XC60?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (12), back over prevention (8), visibility (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.