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Volvo V60 Cross Country
The Volvo V60 is a compact executive station wagon first released in autumn 2010 and in its second generation since 2018. Federal data shows the 2017 with the most recalls (6), guides name 2015, 2016 and 2019 as years to avoid and the 2018 as more reliable than its peers, and the 2026 V60 Cross Country starts at $53,495 with a 26 mpg combined rating.
What the Volvo V60 is and who buys it
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the V60 as a compact executive station wagon made by Volvo Cars and related to the S60 sedan, first released in autumn 2010, facelifted in 2014 and in its second generation since 2018, with related models including the XC60 crossover. It replaced the V70 and V50. The 2026 V60 is sold as a Cross Country with a 2.0L four-cylinder mild hybrid and all-wheel drive, rated 26 mpg combined by the EPA at about $3,000 a year in fuel, and Kelley Blue Book base prices are $53,495 for the B5 Plus and $58,795 for the B5 Ultra.
Best and worst V60 model years
The 2015 has 2 recalls and 21 complaints, the 2016 has 4 recalls and 13 complaints, and the 2017 has 6 recalls covering air bags, seat belts, the electrical system and door latches. The 2018 has 2, the 2019 to 2022 model years have 3 each, the 2023 has 4 including the backup camera, engine cooling and brakes, and the 2024 and 2025 have 2 each for the backup camera. Open the 2017 V60 page for the peak recall year.
REREV (opens in a new tab) says Consumer Reports states the 2016 V60 is less reliable than other cars from the same model year, and that it has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA, while the 2018 is rated more reliable than other cars from its model year. CarWhere (opens in a new tab) names 2016, 2015 and 2019 as the years to avoid and 2013 and 2014 as the cleanest. CarsCounsel (opens in a new tab) publishes its own year-by-year list.
Choosing a year
The guides agree the 2016 is the year to be careful with. For newer cars the recall counts are steady at 2 to 4 a year, so check the VIN for the backup camera campaign that appears on every year from 2023.
Questions buyers ask
Which Volvo V60 years should I avoid?
CarWhere (opens in a new tab) names 2016, 2015 and 2019, and REREV cites Consumer Reports rating the 2016 less reliable than other cars from its model year.
Is the Volvo V60 a wagon?
Yes. Wikipedia calls it a compact executive station wagon, related to the S60 sedan.
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The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country is built around 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, rated at 247 horsepower across its luxury wagon body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 V60 Cross Country seats 5 and is a Luxury wagon.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 V60 Cross Country.
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2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country
The V60 Cross Country wagon offers only Plus and Ultra trims (no Core), both sharing the 247-horsepower turbo four with standard AWD.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Volvo V60 Cross Country model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Volvo V60 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Volvo V60 Cross Country.
The Volvo V60 is a compact executive station wagon (estate car) produced by Volvo Cars related to the S60 mid-size sedan. The vehicle was first released in autumn 2010, facelifted in 2014, and is in its second generation since 2018. The second generation V60 was launched in 2018 based on the Volvo Scalable Product Architecture platform.
Source: Volvo V60 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Volvo V60 Cross Country at a glance
- Production
- 2010–present
- Class
- Compact executive car (D)
- Body style
- 5-door station wagon, estate
- Predecessor
- Volvo V70, Volvo V50
- Related models
- Volvo S60 (sedan), Volvo XC60 (crossover)
Volvo V60 Cross Country generations
The Volvo V60 Cross Country has been redesigned in 2018, gaps of 8 years, an average of 8.0 years between generations. The current generation (second generation) began in 2018.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | n/a | 2010–2018 | |
| Second generation | n/a | 2018–present | The second generation Volvo V60 is based on the Volvo SPA Platform, like the saloons Volvo S60, Volvo S90, and the SUVs Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC90. |
Year by year
The Volvo V60 Cross Country across 12 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country | 26 | $3,050 | 1 | 5 stars | ||
| 2025 Volvo V60 | 27–31 | $2,500–$2,850 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Volvo V60 | 27 | $2,850 | 1 | 2 | 5 stars | |
| 2023 Volvo V60 | 26–31 | $2,500–$3,000 | 2 | 4 | 5 stars | |
| 2022 Volvo V60 | 25–31 | $2,500–$3,100 | 3 | 3 | 5 stars | |
| 2021 Volvo V60 | 25–30 | $2,600–$3,100 | 3 | 3 | 5 stars | |
| 2020 Volvo V60 | 25–30 | $2,600–$3,100 | 3 | 3 | 5 stars | |
| 2019 Volvo V60 | 25–28 | $2,750–$3,100 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 2018 Volvo V60 | 22–29 | $2,150–$3,500 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2017 Volvo V60 | 23–29 | $2,150–$3,350 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
| 2016 Volvo V60 | 21–29 | $2,150–$3,100 | 6 | 4 | 13 | |
| 2015 Volvo V60 | 21–29 | $2,150–$2,950 | 6 | 2 | 21 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Volvo V60 Cross Country, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 2 to 1 | 29.0 to 26.0 | Labels: V60 T8 AWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | ||
| 2024 to 2025 | 1 to 2 | 27.0 to 29.0 | first listed: 40 | Labels: V60 T8 AWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | |
| 2023 to 2024 | 2 to 1 | 28.5 to 27.0 | Labels: V60 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range; Engines: 2L 4-cyl; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | ||
| 2022 to 2023 | 3 to 2 | 28.0 to 28.5 | 31 to 40 | Labels: V60CC B5 AWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid | Labels: V60 T8 AWD Recharge, V60CC T5 AWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV |
| 2021 to 2022 | 27.5 to 28.0 | 22 to 31 | Labels: V60 T8 AWD Recharge, V60 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range, V60CC T5 AWD | Labels: V60 AWD PHEV, V60 CC AWD, V60 FWD; Drives: Front-Wheel Drive | |
| 2019 to 2020 | 26.5 to 27.5 | first listed: 22 | Labels: V60 AWD PHEV; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | Labels: V60 AWD | |
| 2018 to 2019 | 5 to 3 | 25.5 to 26.5 | Labels: V60 Polestar AWD; Fuels: Regular | ||
| 2017 to 2018 | 26.0 to 25.5 | ||||
| 2016 to 2017 | 6 to 5 | 25.0 to 26.0 | Labels: V60 Polestar AWD | Labels: V60 PoleStar AWD; Engines: 2.5L 5-cyl, 3L 6-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (S6) | |
| 2015 to 2016 | Fuels: Premium | Labels: V60 CC FWD; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Buying used
What the Volvo V60 Cross Country recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | back over prevention (software) | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2024 | 2 | back over prevention (software) | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2023 | 4 | engine and engine cooling; service brakes, hydraulic; back over prevention (software) | 2 fixable over the air |
| 2022 | 3 | seat belts (front); engine and engine cooling; electrical system (software) | None |
| 2021 | 3 | air bags; seat belts (front); electrical system (software) | None |
| 2020 | 3 | forward collision avoidance (automatic emergency braking); electrical system (wiring); electrical system (software) | None |
| 2019 | 3 | electrical system (software); forward collision avoidance (automatic emergency braking); electrical system (wiring) | None |
| 2018 | 2 | electrical system (software); seat belts (front) | None |
| 2017 | 6 | seat belts (front); air bags; electrical system (software); 1 more | None |
| 2016 | 4 | electrical system (wiring); seat belts (front); latches/locks/linkages (doors) | None |
| 2015 | 2 | latches/locks/linkages (doors); seat belts (front) | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 15 | 36% | 2015 (11) |
| power train | 5 | 12% | 2015 (2) |
| electrical system | 4 | 10% | 2016 (4) |
| unknown or other | 4 | 10% | 2017 (3) |
| structure | 3 | 7% | 2016 (2) |
| electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | 5% | 2015 (2) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5 Plus Cross Country | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 247 | 258 | 4,122 | 2,000 | 26 | $53,495 |
| B5 Ultra Cross Country | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 247 | 258 | 4,122 | 2,000 | 26 | $58,795 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Volvo V60 Cross Country model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 247 | 4,122 | 2,000 | 16 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged) | 247–455 | 4,082 | 2,000 | – |
| 2024 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged) | 247–455 | 4,082–4,495 | 2,000 | 15.9 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged) | 247–455 | 4,082–4,495 | 2,000 | 15.9 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged) | 250–455 | 4,031–4,528 | 2,000 | 15.9 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 250–328 | 3,813–4,031 | 2,000 | 13.2–15.9 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged) | 250–328 | 3,785–4,537 | 2,000 | 14.5–15.9 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, Supercharged) | 250–316 | 3,764–4,011 | 1,650 | 14.5–15.9 |
| 2018 | 5 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, Supercharged) | 240–362 | 3,670–3,971 | 3,500 | 17.8 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4-Cyl, Drive-E. 2.0T / 4-Cyl, Supercharged, 2.0L | 240–362 | 3,670–3,971 | 3,500 | 17.8 |
| 2016 | 13 | 4-Cyl, Drive-E. 2.0T / 2.5-liter 5-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) +1 | 240–325 | 3,527–3,925 | 3,500 | 17.8 |
| 2015 | 14 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T / 2.5-liter 5-cylinder (Turbo) | 240–345 | 3,527–3,968 | 3,500 | 17.8–18.8 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Volvo V60 Cross Country: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2017 Volvo V60 Cross Country : 6 recalls on file, most commonly affecting airbags and seat belts.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | backup camera |
| 2024 | 2 | not available | backup camera |
| 2023 | 4 | not available | backup camera, engine cooling, brakes |
| 2022 | 3 | not available | seat belts, engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2021 | 3 | not available | seat belts, airbags, electrical system |
| 2020 | 3 | not available | electrical system, forward collision system |
| 2019 | 3 | not available | electrical system, forward collision system |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | electrical system, seat belts |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 | airbags, seat belts, electrical system, door latches |
| 2016 | 4 | 13 | seat belts, electrical system, door latches |
| 2015 | 2 | 21 | seat belts, door latches |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Volvo V60 Cross Country model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Volvo V60 Cross Country?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2017 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Volvo V60 Cross Country model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2017 Volvo V60 Cross Country has 6 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting airbags, seat belts, electrical system. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03What are common recall-related problems on the Volvo V60 Cross Country by model year?
2025: backup camera. 2024: backup camera. 2023: backup camera, engine cooling, brakes. 2022: seat belts, engine cooling, electrical system. 2021: seat belts, airbags, electrical system. 2020: electrical system, forward collision system.
Q04Why do some Volvo V60 Cross Country model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Volvo V60 Cross Country model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Climate and electrical, Engine and cooling, Brakes, tires and steering.
2017 Volvo V60 Cross Country owners specifically: see Buying, records and recalls and Climate and electrical.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 V60 Cross Country come in?
The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country (luxury wagon) comes in 2 trims: Plus, Ultra.
Q02What are the 2026 V60 Cross Country trims?
The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country trims are Plus, Ultra, listed from the entry Plus up to the top Ultra.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 V60 Cross Country use?
The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country is built around 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, rated at 247 horsepower across its luxury wagon body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 V60 Cross Country have?
The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country is rated at 247 horsepower (2.0L turbo four-cylinder).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 V60 Cross Country?
The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country is offered with Standard AWD.