2024 Volvo XC60 problems & reliability
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Volvo XC60, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2024 Volvo XC60 vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 27% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% |
| Tires | 3 | 14% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 14% |
| Engine | 2 | 9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 9% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 9% |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 12 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Back to my Initial seat belt on the same car. The car went in for service. The seat belt data showed it was fine. Again the belt pulled so aggressively it tore off my insulin pump patch by sliding upward aggressive as possible. After I took the car to Volvo they had some guy from corporate come look at computer data…”
Seat Belts · filed Jul 7, 2026
“I was completely stopped at a left turn. The rear collision sensor went off for no reason. The seat belt locked up so aggressively I could not get a breathe in and it ripped my insulin pump patch right off my stomach. If I was a couple hours away from home my blood sugar would go through the roof and cause ketones…”
Seat Belts · filed Jun 17, 2026
“After software updates required by recall no XXX rear camera continues to not appear when shifted into reverse The is vin [XXX] vo XC60 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Back Over Prevention · filed May 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
82 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Volvo XC60. The 10 most recent:
This is a Technical Journal: Do Not Connect Third-Party Devices to the DLC/OBD2. Disconnect third party devices.
36559.2.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: Chirping noise from engine during engine shutoff. Replace both front camshaft seals
36551.6.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software.
36899.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: Check engine light and DTC - ECM P061C48/P060C48. Change engine oil and filter.
36920.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: Google acceptance required for SW 3.0.3. Software download.
36926.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: LR PHEV IGM P060700/P061A00 Control Module Performance DTCs. Software download
36831.5.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: MY23+, ICUP - scratchy sound on Premium Sound Audio; AUD faults. Replace the AUD unit.
36743.3.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 18, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IEM P0A4000. Erase DTC. -Let the vehicle go to "Abandoned mode" - this can take up to 20 minutes. -Perform a new VIDA readout
36905.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2024
This is a Technical Journal. If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service.
31698.3.3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 16, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: Noise Reducing Encapsulation Cover For XC60 Long Range PHEV ERAD. An ERAD Encapsulation Cover is now available to decrease the sound level by up to 3dBA.
36841.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 16, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 Volvo XC60 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2024 Volvo XC60?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.