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2023 Volvo XC60 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 55 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2023 Volvo XC60

The 2023 Volvo XC60 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
55
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Volvo XC60 (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volvo dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Engine Control Module (ecu/Ecm)
The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo…
NHTSA #22V793000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic
A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service…
NHTSA #23V012000
🔧 Electrical System
The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's…
NHTSA #23V188000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
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: 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…
NHTSA #25V282000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
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 Car’s…
NHTSA #25V908000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Volvo XC60

Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
20
Unknown Or Other
8
Service Brakes
6
Visibility/wiper
4
Back Over Prevention
3
Tires
3
Power Train
2
Forward Collision Avoidance
2
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Volvo XC60 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 16 complaints 2018 36 complaints 2019 37 complaints 2020 23 complaints 2021 32 complaints 2022 75 complaints 2023 55 complaints 2024 24 complaints 2025 37 complaints 2026 16 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2022 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Volvo XC60

Is the 2023 Volvo XC60 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Volvo XC60 has 5 recall campaigns and 55 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo XC60 have?
The 2023 Volvo XC60 has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volvo XC60?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Volvo XC60 are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Volvo XC60 safe to buy?
The 2023 Volvo XC60 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volvo XC60 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volvo XC60 are: 2017, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2022.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.