repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
2020 Volvo XC60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2020 Volvo XC60, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-179 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Volvo XC60 has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Wheels
2Power train
1Air bags
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
1Tires
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2020 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 · 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.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control…
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.
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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.
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
2020 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 2020 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.
On two separate occasions, this vehicle experienced electrical system malfunctions, the inability to shift gears, increased/uncontrollable engine RPMs, diminished vehicle performance and the inability to turn off the vehicle normally. When the vehicle was repaired, these problems were determined to…
On July 28, 2026, while driving my 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered, the vehicle repeatedly displayed “Hybrid system failure – Service required,” together with the check-engine light and hybrid/battery warning indicators. The warning repeatedly reappeared while the vehicle was being driven. I…
Recall identified over a year ago during Q1 2025. Manufacturer and dealer have failed to provide appropriate updates for the repair, and no ETA has been given for repair. The only direction received from manufacturer and dealer was to not plug in the vehicle until the recall is completed. So as it…
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