Volvo XC60 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2022 Volvo XC60
110 complaints (196% of segment average)
Main issue: Volvo rushed the 2022 model year XC60 with the new Google infotainment to market before all the bugs were worked out. While driving after 4 weeks of ownership, the HVAC was not working so unable to defog the windshield, the turn signal lights were not working, maps and speed limit alerts not workin
2013 Volvo XC60
81 complaints (145% of segment average)
Main issue: WINDSHIELD WATER LEAK AT GASKET, ABOVE THE STEERING WEEL AREA.
2010 Volvo XC60
79 complaints (141% of segment average)
Main issue: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE HE ATTEMPTED TO OPERATE THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT BUT ONLY WARM AIR WOULD BLOW FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS TOLD THAT THE REFRIGERANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHIC
2021 Volvo XC60
74 complaints (132% of segment average)
Main issue: On two occasions the automatic breaking/city safety engaged on my Volvo XC60 2021 vehicle. In both incidences there was no need for this to happen. First incident (o/a June 25, 2021) occurred while changing lanes. There was traffic but said traffic was a safe distance in front of me. I was startled
2023 Volvo XC60
73 complaints (130% of segment average)
Main issue: The headlights malfunctioned two weeks after I purchased the vehicle. The center control panel electronics that controls heating and cooling, the phone, etc failed suddenly and without warning while I was on the highway. There have been multiple problems with this vehicle since I purchased it on Sep
Safe to Buy
2017 Volvo XC60
21 complaints — well below segment average
2014 Volvo XC60
26 complaints — well below segment average
2020 Volvo XC60
28 complaints — well below segment average
2024 Volvo XC60
34 complaints — well below segment average
2025 Volvo XC60
38 complaints — well below segment average
2016 Volvo XC60
45 complaints — well below segment average
2011 Volvo XC60
50 complaints — well below segment average