2023 Volvo XC60Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2023 Volvo XC60, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-188 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.

2023 Volvo XC60

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Volvo XC60 has problems

54 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 system210
Service brakes92
Forward collision avoidance92
Back over prevention70
Fuel/propulsion system61
Visibility/wiper50
Lane departure50
Exterior lighting31
Power train20
8 other systems111

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

5 recalls

2023 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 →

97%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 23V-188 · Mar 22, 2023 · 393 vehicles · 380 repaired

Risk. The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2024 Q4

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 23V-012 · Jan 19, 2023 · 27,457 vehicles · 27,327 repaired

Risk. A reduction in brake support functions can 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 →

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

2023 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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In owners' words

What XC60 owners report

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

Infotainment head unit intermittently fails to properly boot, resulting in no audio for turn signal indicators, radio, park distance sensors, cross traffic alerts, and other safety features. This issue persists with Android Auto OS v5.1.7 which is an update AFTER the previous v5.0.5 credited for a…
Complaint 11766003 · Sep 21, 2026
all safety audio drops out - turning signal, rear camera sensors, all safety sensor audio completely shuts off. the only way I've been able to correct is by restarting the infotainment system, which sometimes has to be done multiple times. This is a huge safety concern for my family, as my wife…
Complaint 11765356 · Sep 18, 2026
Loss of all audible components after start up (Infotainment system has Android Auto 5.1.17 system installed); no turn signal sound, no back up or lane departure audible alert. This is dangerous because the system can fail to confirm whether the turn signal is on or whether there is hazardous…
Complaint 11749979 · Jul 13, 2026

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