Model year 2025 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2025 Volvo XC60: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 Volvo XC60 at 26–28 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 37 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

26–28

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as XC60PHEV.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volvo dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2025 Volvo XC60 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2025 Volvo XC60, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V908000 Reported Dec 23, 2025

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10333)
Units affected: 413,151 (estimate)
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 25V818000 Reported Nov 25, 2025

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10345)
Units affected: 3 (estimate)
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.
Risk: A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the front seat bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10345. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 5, 2025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V392000 Reported Jun 12, 2025

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10329)
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module: Software; Service brakes
Units affected: 11,469 (estimate)
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V282000 Reported May 8, 2025

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10320)
Units affected: 413,151 (estimate)
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2025 Volvo XC60 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2025 Volvo XC60 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
XC60 B5 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/30/26 mpg	—	$3,150	343
XC60 T8 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium and Electricity / Electricity	28/28/28 mpg 63 MPGe on electricity	36 mi	$2,950	122

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2025 Volvo XC60 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2025 Volvo XC60 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2025 Volvo XC60 B5 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	14.7%	Standard
2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	13%	Standard
2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	13%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2025 Volvo XC60 owner complaints

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volvo XC60, most recently on Oct 5, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 Volvo XC60 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	12
Visibility/wiper	7
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera	5
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	4
Unknown or other	4
Back over prevention: Warnings	3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	2
Fuel/propulsion system	2
Structure: Body	2
Vehicle speed control	2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Volvo XC60 model years

Volvo XC60 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 XC60	26 mpg	—	—	5/5
2026 XC60	26–28 mpg	3	16	5/5
2024 XC60	25–28 mpg	3	24	5/5
2023 XC60	23–28 mpg	6	55	5/5
2022 XC60	24–28 mpg	7	75	5/5
2021 XC60	23–27 mpg	5	50	5/5
2020 XC60	23–27 mpg	7	23	5/5
2019 XC60	22–26 mpg	8	37	—
2018 XC60	23–26 mpg	5	36	—
2017 XC60	22–26 mpg	4	16	5/5
2016 XC60	20–26 mpg	3	38	5/5
2015 XC60	20–27 mpg	1	47	5/5

All Volvo XC60 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2025 Volvo models

2025 Volvo EC40 2025 Volvo EX30 2025 Volvo EX40 2025 Volvo EX90 2025 Volvo S60 2025 Volvo S90 2025 Volvo V60 2025 Volvo V90 2025 Volvo XC40 2025 Volvo XC90

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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