repaired · 2026 Q1
Seats: critical fasteners
NewRisk. A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 Volvo XC60MHEVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-589 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
4Visibility/wiper
2Tires
2Visibility
2Engine
2Forward collision avoidance
1Structure
1Back over prevention
1Wheels
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 Volvo XC60MHEV 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 · 2026 Q3
Front: retractor
Risk. A damaged retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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
2026 vs. every other XC60MHEV 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 XC60MHEV median. How we score
'23'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XC60MHEV owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting multiple compounding engineering and manufacturing defects on my 2026 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid that create severe highway driving hazards. 1. POWER TRAIN / ACCELERATION DEFICIENCY: The vehicle exhibits highly unpredictable and dangerously insufficient acceleration during critical…
I purchased the above vehicle new on October 31, 2025. It has had a defect in its infotainment and center display system from the moment of delivery. The system failed while the dealer’s technician was demonstrating it to me on delivery day, and the vehicle went back into the shop before I could…
Dear NHTSA, I would like to submit a safety complaint regarding my 2026 Volvo XC60 Ultra, purchased new and currently with approximately 5,939 miles. I am submitting this complaint because I have experienced repeated vehicle behaviors that I believe may have safety implications and have…
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