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Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover made since 2008, part of the 60 Series alongside the S60 and V60, now in its second generation from 2017. CarGurus says the 2017, the last year of the first generation, has the best reliability ratings and just 14 consumer complaints on NHTSA, while CarComplaints.com calls the 2019 the worst year to buy due to engine problems. Federal data agrees, showing the 2019 with 8 recalls, the most of any year. The 2026 XC60 starts at $50,995.
What the Volvo XC60 is and who buys it
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the XC60 as a compact luxury crossover SUV made by Volvo since 2008, part of the 60 Series alongside the S60 and V60, with a first generation from 2008 to 2017 and a second generation from 2017. The 2026 XC60 is offered with a 2.0L four-cylinder mild hybrid or a 2.0L four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, all-wheel drive, rated 26 to 28 mpg combined by the EPA, about $2,750 to $3,000 a year in fuel. Kelley Blue Book base prices run from $50,995 for the B5 Core to $62,095 for the B5 Ultra Black Edition, and $62,445 to $73,345 for the T8 plug-in trims.
Best and worst XC60 model years
Federal data shows the 2017 XC60 with 4 recalls and 16 complaints, and the second generation's 2019 with 8 recalls, the most of any year, covering the electrical system, equipment, forward collision system and seats. The 2018 has 5 recalls, the 2020 has 6, the 2021 has 5, the 2022 has 6, the 2023 has 5, and the 2024 and 2025 fall to 2 and 3.
CarGurus (opens in a new tab) says Consumer Reports gave the first generation lower reliability ratings overall, but that the 2017, the last year of that generation, has the best reliability ratings and just 14 consumer complaints according to NHTSA.gov, and that CarComplaints.com calls the 2019 XC60 the worst year to buy due to engine problems. Car Smite (opens in a new tab) sorts every model year from 2010 to 2024 into best, neutral and worst categories.
Choosing a year
The 2017 sits at the strong end of the first generation on both CarGurus' reliability view and its low complaint count, while the 2019 is the year across sources and federal data alike that needs the most VIN scrutiny for its engine and electrical recalls.
Questions buyers ask
Which Volvo XC60 year is the best to buy?
CarGurus (opens in a new tab) says the 2017, the last year of the first generation, has the best reliability ratings and just 14 consumer complaints on NHTSA.
Which Volvo XC60 year should I avoid?
CarGurus says CarComplaints.com calls the 2019 the worst year to buy due to engine problems, and federal data shows it with the most recalls (8).
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The 2027 Volvo XC60 is built around 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (mild hybrid) or plug-in hybrid version (T8), rated at 247 / 455 horsepower across its compact luxury SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe most the 2027 Volvo XC60 is published to tow is up to 3,500 lb (with factory tow bar, all trims/powertrains).
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 XC60.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2027 Volvo XC60
Core, Plus and Ultra share the 247-hp mild-hybrid B5 engine; Polestar Engineered is exclusive to the plug-in hybrid T8 powertrain at 455 hp with ~35 miles of EV range.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
4 indexed Volvo XC60 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Volvo XC60 | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Volvo XC60 | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Volvo XC60 | 2025 record → | |
| 2024 Volvo XC60 | 2024 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Volvo XC60.
The Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2008. The XC60 is part of Volvo's 60 Series of automobiles, along with the S60 and V60. The first generation model introduced a new style for the 60 Series models.
- Features and trims
- The XC60 is available in Core, Plus, and Ultimate as of 2023 name changes.
Source: Volvo XC60 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Volvo XC60 at a glance
- Production
- 2008–present
- Class
- Compact luxury crossover SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (2008–2017), Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Volvo XC60 generations
The Volvo XC60 has been redesigned in 2017, gaps of 9 years, an average of 9.0 years between generations. The current generation (second generation) began in 2017.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | n/a | 2008–2017 | The production vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. |
| Second generation | n/a | 2017–present | The second generation XC60 was unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. |
Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)
- December 2025, Back Over Prevention:Software. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed… Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- November 2025, Seats:Critical Fasteners. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts. Consequence: A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- May 2025, Back Over Prevention:Software. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in… Consequence: 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.
Year by year
The Volvo XC60 across 13 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Volvo XC60 | 26 | $3,050 | 1 | |||
| 2026 Volvo XC60 | 26–28 | $2,750–$3,000 | 2 | 5 stars | ||
| 2025 Volvo XC60 | 26–28 | $2,750–$3,000 | 2 | 3 | 5 stars | |
| 2024 Volvo XC60 | 25–28 | $2,750–$3,100 | 2 | 2 | 5 stars | |
| 2023 Volvo XC60 | 23–28 | $2,750–$3,350 | 4 | 5 | 5 stars | |
| 2022 Volvo XC60 | 24–28 | $2,750–$3,250 | 5 | 6 | 5 stars | |
| 2021 Volvo XC60 | 23–27 | $2,850–$3,350 | 4 | 5 | 5 stars | |
| 2020 Volvo XC60 | 23–27 | $2,850–$3,350 | 4 | 6 | 5 stars | |
| 2019 Volvo XC60 | 22–26 | $3,000–$3,500 | 4 | 8 | ||
| 2018 Volvo XC60 | 23–26 | $3,000–$3,350 | 3 | 5 | ||
| 2017 Volvo XC60 | 22–26 | $2,400–$3,500 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 5 stars |
| 2016 Volvo XC60 | 20–26 | $2,400–$3,500 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 5 stars |
| 2015 Volvo XC60 | 20–27 | $2,300–$3,100 | 5 | 1 | 47 | 5 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Volvo XC60, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 2 to 1 | 27.0 to 26.0 | Labels: XC60 T8 AWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | ||
| 2024 to 2025 | 26.5 to 27.0 | Labels: XC60 T8 AWD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV | Labels: XC60 T8 AWD Recharge; Engines: 2L 4-cyl | ||
| 2023 to 2024 | 4 to 2 | 25.5 to 26.5 | Labels: XC60 B5, XC60 B6 AWD; Drives: Front-Wheel Drive; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | ||
| 2022 to 2023 | 5 to 4 | 26.0 to 25.5 | 28 to 36 | Engines: 2L 4-cyl, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid | Labels: XC60 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV |
| 2021 to 2022 | 4 to 5 | 25.0 to 26.0 | 19 to 28 | Labels: XC60 B5, XC60 B5 AWD, XC60 B6 AWD, XC60 T8 AWD Recharge, and 1 more | Labels: XC60 AWD, XC60 AWD PHEV, XC60 FWD |
| 2019 to 2020 | 24.0 to 25.0 | 17 to 19 | |||
| 2018 to 2019 | 3 to 4 | 24.5 to 24.0 | 18 to 17 | Labels: XC60 FWD; Drives: Front-Wheel Drive; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | |
| 2017 to 2018 | 24.0 to 24.5 | first listed: 18 | Labels: XC60 AWD PHEV; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | Labels: XC60 FWD; Drives: Front-Wheel Drive; Fuels: Regular; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | |
| 2016 to 2017 | 5 to 3 | 23.0 to 24.0 | Engines: 2.5L 5-cyl, 3L 6-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (S6) | ||
| 2015 to 2016 | 23.5 to 23.0 | Engines: 3.2L 6-cyl |
Buying used
What the Volvo XC60 recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | back over prevention (software); seats (critical fasteners) | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2024 | 2 | back over prevention (software) | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2023 | 5 | engine and engine cooling; service brakes, hydraulic; electrical system; 1 more | 2 fixable over the air |
| 2022 | 6 | seat belts (front); engine and engine cooling; steering; 2 more | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2021 | 5 | air bags; seat belts (front); service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip); 2 more | None |
| 2020 | 6 | forward collision avoidance (automatic emergency braking); visibility (windshield wiper/washer); electrical system (wiring); 3 more | None |
| 2019 | 8 | equipment (electrical); electrical system (software); structure (body); 5 more | None |
| 2018 | 5 | electrical system (software); structure (body); seats; 2 more | None |
| 2017 | 4 | seat belts (front); air bags; electrical system (software) | None |
| 2016 | 3 | electrical system (wiring); seat belts (front) | None |
| 2015 | 1 | seat belts (front) | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 29 | 29% | 2016 (15) |
| unknown or other | 22 | 22% | 2015 (12) |
| electrical system | 19 | 19% | 2015 (11) |
| fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 7% | 2015 (4) |
| air bags | 7 | 7% | 2015 (3) |
| seat belts | 6 | 6% | 2016 (6) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Volvo XC60 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5 Core | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 247 | 266 | 4,162 | 3,500 | 26 | $50,995 |
| B5 Plus | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 247 | 266 | 4,175 | 3,500 | 26 | $55,595 |
| B5 Ultra | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 247 | 266 | 4,216 | 3,500 | 26 | $60,945 |
| B5 Ultra Black Edition | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 247 | 266 | 4,216 | 3,500 | 26 | $62,095 |
| T8 Core | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 455 | 295 | – | 3,500 | 28 | $62,445 |
| T8 Plus | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 455 | 295 | 4,689 | 3,500 | 28 | $66,895 |
| T8 Ultra | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 455 | 295 | 4,723 | 3,500 | 28 | $72,245 |
| T8 Ultra Black Edition | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 455 | 295 | 4,723 | 3,500 | 28 | $73,345 |
| T8 Polestar Engineered | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 455 | 295 | – | 3,500 | 28 | $81,095 |
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 XC60 model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 247–455 | 4,162–4,723 | 3,500 | 18.8 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 247–312 | 4,154–4,660 | 3,500 | 18.8 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 247–455 | 4,154–4,660 | 3,500 | 18.8 |
| 2023 | 13 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged) | 247–455 | – | 4,960–5,291 | 18.5–18.8 |
| 2022 | 9 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged) | 247–400 | 4,141–4,651 | 3,500 | 18.5–18.8 |
| 2021 | 10 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid) | 250–400 | 4,008–4,698 | 3,500 | 18.5–18.8 |
| 2020 | 10 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid) | 250–328 | 4,109–4,745 | 3,500–5,291 | 18.5–18.8 |
| 2019 | 9 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid) | 250–316 | 4,109–4,691 | 3,500 | 13.2–18.8 |
| 2018 | 9 | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L / 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, Spchd, Hybrd, 2.0L | 250–400 | 4,074 | 3,500 | 13.2–18.8 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L | 240–302 | 3,959–4,175 | 3,500–4,400 | 18.5 |
| 2016 | 11 | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L / 4-Cyl, Drv-E Sprchrg 2.0T / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) | 240–325 | 4,041–4,277 | 3,500 | 18.5 |
| 2015 | 23 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 4-Cyl Drv-E Sprchrgd 2.0T / 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T +3 | 230–325 | 4,041–4,277 | 3,500 | 18.5 |
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.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Volvo XC60.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | – | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – | – | R-1234yf | – |
| 2018 | – | – | – | R-134a | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Volvo XC60: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2015 Volvo XC60 : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 4.4).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2019 Volvo XC60 : 8 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and equipment.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | 3 | not available | backup camera, seats |
| 2024 | 2 | not available | backup camera |
| 2023 | 5 | not available | backup camera, engine cooling, brakes, electrical system |
| 2022 | 6 | not available | backup camera, seat belts, engine cooling, steering |
| 2021 | 5 | not available | seat belts, brakes, airbags, steering |
| 2020 | 6 | not available | electrical system, forward collision system, brakes, visibility/wipers |
| 2019 | 8 | not available | electrical system, equipment, forward collision system, seats |
| 2018 | 5 | not available | seats, structure, electrical system, visibility/wipers |
| 2017 | 4 | 16 | airbags, electrical system, seat belts |
| 2016 | 3 | 38 | seat belts, electrical system |
| 2015 | 1 | 47 | seat belts |
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 XC60 model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 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 XC60?
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: 2015 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2019 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Volvo XC60 model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2019 Volvo XC60 has 8 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, equipment, forward collision 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.
Q03Which Volvo XC60 model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2015 Volvo XC60 has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 4.4. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Volvo XC60 by model year?
2025: backup camera, seats. 2024: backup camera. 2023: backup camera, engine cooling, brakes, electrical system. 2022: backup camera, seat belts, engine cooling, steering. 2021: seat belts, brakes, airbags, steering. 2020: electrical system, forward collision system, brakes, visibility/wipers.
Q05Why do some Volvo XC60 model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Volvo XC60 model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 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, Brakes, tires and steering, Engine and cooling.
2019 Volvo XC60 owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Buying, records and recalls.
Compared with
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 XC60 come in?
The 2027 Volvo XC60 (compact luxury SUV) comes in 4 trims: Core, Plus, Ultra, Polestar Engineered.
Q02What are the 2027 XC60 trims?
The 2027 Volvo XC60 trims are Core, Plus, Ultra, Polestar Engineered, listed from the entry Core up to the top Polestar Engineered.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 XC60 use?
The 2027 Volvo XC60 is built around 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (mild hybrid) or plug-in hybrid version (T8), rated at 247 / 455 horsepower across its compact luxury SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 XC60 have?
The 2027 Volvo XC60 is rated at 247 / 455 horsepower (2.0L turbo four-cylinder (mild hybrid) or plug-in hybrid version (T8)).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 XC60?
The 2027 Volvo XC60 is offered with Standard AWD.