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2026 Volvo XC60: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 2026 Volvo XC60 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
27
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
28 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
Recalls
Seats › Critical FastenersNov 25, 2025 · campaign 25V818000
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.
Seat Belts › Front › RetractorSep 10, 2025 · campaign 25V589000
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › SoftwareJun 12, 2025 · campaign 25V392000
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.
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Other years of the Volvo XC60
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2026 Volvo XC60 have?
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (9), electrical system (5), driver-assist & stability (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Volvo XC60 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Volvo XC60 get?
Up to 28 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.