2022 Volvo XC60Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 75 owner complaints about the 2022 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.

2022 Volvo XC60

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: UltraTech66, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Volvo XC60 has problems

75 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system340
Forward collision avoidance143
Back over prevention101
Lane departure80
Vehicle speed control62
Engine60
Service brakes62
Fuel/propulsion system50
Tires30
10 other systems150

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2022 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.

94%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

New

Recall 25V-908 · Dec 23, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles · 389,081 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-282 · May 8, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles · 412,329 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 25V-179 · Mar 24, 2025 · 7,483 vehicles · 6,471 repaired

Risk. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2024 Q4

Steering

Recall 23V-001 · Jan 5, 2023 · 74 vehicles · 70 repaired

Risk. A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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99%repaired · 2024 Q3

Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)

Recall 22V-793 · Oct 20, 2022 · 15,674 vehicles · 15,575 repaired

Risk. The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2023 Q3

Seat belts

Recall 21V-682 · Sep 1, 2021 · 19,149 vehicles · 18,197 repaired

Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2022 Volvo XC60, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What XC60 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

This has happened multiple times, confirmed by the dealer that it is a know issue with no fix. While driving down the road, the digital dashboard goes completely blank. No speedometer, no fuel guage, nothing. Very dangerous when driving to not know the speed that you are travelling. Also, all audio…
Complaint 11767375 · Sep 28, 2026
On [XXX], at 82,371 miles, my daughter's 2022 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge was diagnosed with DTC BECM-P0BBD92 (Hybrid/High Voltage Battery Pack Voltage Variation) and a confirmed Cell Module F failure (Repair Order #[XXX], Bob Penkhus Motor Co Volvo Cars, Colorado Springs, CO). The dealer instructed her…
Complaint 11762590 · Sep 7, 2026
The vehicle goes silent, no audio system, no driving alerts— turn signals, alerts etc. Only is fixed by a hard reset to the sound system happens multiple times a week sometimes multiple times a day. According to technicians, this is a known issue with no fix.
Complaint 11757274 · Aug 16, 2026

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