Volvo XC60 years to avoid and best years
Newer Volvo XC60 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (47 complaints). 2014 through 2015 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 0 (from 66 complaints), 2012 at 1 (from 46 complaints), and 2016 at 2 (from 38 complaints). The Volvo XC60 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2015 Volvo XC60, 7 of 47 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
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Volvo XC60 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Volvo XC60. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 27 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 27 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 26.5 |
| 2023 → | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | 25.5 |
| 2022 → | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | 25.4 |
| 2021 → | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | 24.8 |
| 2020 → | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | 24.3 |
| 2019 → | 0 | 0 | 8 | — | 23.8 |
| 2018 → | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | 24.3 |
| 2017 → | 2 | 16 | 4 | Fuel and propulsion system | 23.7 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 2 | 38 | 3 | Engine | 22.6 |
| 2015 → Most | 5 | 47 | 1 | Electrical system | 22.6 |
| 2014 → | 2 | 16 | 2 | Engine | 20.3 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 0 | 66 | 3 | Visibility and wipers | 20.3 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 1 | 46 | 3 | Visibility and wipers | 20.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20, 0W-30 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent; ~5.7 qt with filter on typical fills) · 5.7 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/60R18 or 255/45R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V220000 covers certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 and S90 vehicles. Driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly, which can allow the seat to move in a crash and increase injury risk. Recall 19V046000 covers certain 2018-2019 XC60 vehicles where tailgate lifting arms may freeze in cold conditions and separate from the gas struts when the tailgate is opened.
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- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (common SPA fills; ~5.9 qt with filter) · 5.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/60R18, 235/55R19, 255/45R20, 255/40R21 or 265/35R22 (trim-dependent) front / 235/60R18–265/35R22 (trim-dependent) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V220000 covers certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 and S90 vehicles. Driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly, which can allow the seat to move in a crash and increase injury risk. Recall 19V046000 covers certain 2018-2019 XC60 vehicles where tailgate lifting arms may freeze in cold conditions and separate from the gas struts when the tailgate is opened.
Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo XC60 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 0 (from 66 complaints), 2012 at 1 (from 46 complaints), and 2016 at 2 (from 38 complaints).
Which Volvo XC60 year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (47 complaints). 2014 through 2015 are in that same range. On the 2015 Volvo XC60, 7 of 47 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Volvo XC60 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Volvo XC60 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Volvo XC60 years are too early to compare?
The Volvo XC60 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a Volvo XC60 use?
First-generation models commonly list 0W-20/0W-30/5W-30 (~5.7 qt); SPA models commonly list 0W-20 (~5.9 qt).
What tire sizes does a Volvo XC60 use?
OEM sizes commonly include 235/60R18 and 255/45R20 on earlier cars and 235/60R18 through 265/35R22 on SPA models.
What seat-rail recall covers certain XC60 models?
Recall 19V220000 covers certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 and S90 vehicles where front seat-rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.