repaired · 2024 Q4
Steering
Risk. A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
2019 Volvo XC60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2019 Volvo XC60, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-001 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Volvo XC60 has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
5Steering
4Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
4Structure1 crash/fire/injury
4Suspension
4Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
3Fuel/propulsion system
137 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 |
| 7 other systems | 13 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2019 Volvo XC60 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be…
repaired · 2022 Q1
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Risk. If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Seats
Risk. If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Body: tailgate
Risk. If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other XC60 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XC60 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Volvo XC60, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What XC60 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Our Nest Protect woke us at 06:30 am saying it was detecting smoke in the garage. Upon entering the garage it was obvious that the cabin of the car was filled with white smoke. Disconnected car from charger port. Attended to drive car out of garage to protect the house, but opening the door just…
Let me Preface this with, my Make, Model, and year for these problems have been recalled back in 2021, however I was not the owner then and my VIN was not listed as an affected vehicle i guess, nonetheless the problem is exactly the same as experienced by those that were listed on the recalls in…
On 9/1/25 while driving 25 mph in the neighborhood the car started shifting very hard. Upon getting back in the driveway and put in park all dashboard light came on. Car would not leave park, parking brake would not work. Windows would not roll down, dash would not turn on, car would not turn off.…
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