Is the Volvo XC60 Reliable?

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

77/100
Good

Reliability Score

34
Total Recalls
222
Owner Complaints
27
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Volvo XC60 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
20253113
73
Good
202429
84
Excellent
2023533
71
Good
2022557
70
Good
20213265
79
Good
20206162
76
Good
20195378
73
Good
20182239
83
Excellent
2017310
88
Excellent

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

How the XC60 Compares to Similar Vehicles

Volvo XC6077/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The XC60 scores 7 points above the average luxury — a strong result.

Known Volvo XC60 Reliability Issues

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
43
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
25
SERVICE BRAKES
20
ENGINE
14
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
13
STEERING
10

Based on 222 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC60 reliable?+

The Volvo XC60 scores 77/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 34 recall campaigns and 222 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year XC60 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2017 XC60 achieved the highest reliability score of 88/100 with 3 recalls and 10 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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