Model year
2026 Volvo XC60
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name XC60 for 2026. Under the matched names XC60MHEV and XC60PHEV, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 16 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for XC60MHEV are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), VISIBILITY/WIPER (4), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–28 mpg combined and 50 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 56 complaints
- 2011 36 complaints
- 2012 46 complaints
- 2013 66 complaints
- 2014 16 complaints
- 2015 47 complaints
- 2016 38 complaints
- 2017 16 complaints
- 2018 36 complaints
- 2019 37 complaints
- 2020 22 complaints
- 2021 49 complaints
- 2022 75 complaints
- 2023 54 complaints
- 2024 24 complaints
- 2025 36 complaints
- 2026 16 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC60MHEV | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| XC60PHEV | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for XC60MHEV
25V818000 · Nov 25, 2025
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
25V589000 · Sep 10, 2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2026 Volvo XC90MHEV, XC60MHEV, V90CCMHEV, and V60CCMHEV vehicles. The torsion bar in the front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Complaints for XC60MHEV
14 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for XC60MHEV
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV MHEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
| T8 SUV PHEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.13 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 B5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| XC60 T8 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 28 | 28 | 28 | 50.0 | 560 | $2,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Volvo XC60 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.