Is the Volvo XC60 Reliable?

20102026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

61/100
Fair

Reliability Score

30
Total Recalls
229
Owner Complaints
27
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Volvo XC60 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
20251143
80
Excellent
202419
86
Excellent
2023335
55
Fair
2022558
45
Fair
20215295
44
Poor
20204162
63
Fair
20196358
36
Poor
20183239
58
Fair
2017210
80
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the XC60 Compares to Similar Vehicles

Volvo XC6061/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The XC60 scores 9 points below the average luxury. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Volvo XC60 Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
45
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26
SERVICE BRAKES
20
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
14
ENGINE
14
STEERING
11

Based on 229 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC60 reliable?+

The Volvo XC60 scores 61/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 30 recall campaigns and 229 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year XC60 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2024 XC60 achieved the highest reliability score of 86/100 with 1 recall and 9 complaints.

How many miles does a XC60 last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Volvo XC60 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used XC60 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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