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2026 Volvo XC60

Plug-in hybridHybrid
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
81 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA14
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA28 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2026 Volvo XC60 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the XC60 T8 AWD, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 14 complaints, most often about the visibility/wiper. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
XC60 T8 AWDPlug-in hybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 34 and 107 kW 3-phase Sync.282828 (44 MPGe blended)36 mi electric505 h$2,750
XC60 B5 AWDHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion233026———$3,000

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49771, 49547.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Seats

R10345
3 vehicles
ProblemVolvo 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.RiskA seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V818000reported Nov 25, 2025Volvo Car USA, LLC
▲high

Seat Belts

R10340
1,357 vehicles
ProblemVolvo 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.RiskA damaged retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10340. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 17, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V589000reported Sep 10, 2025Volvo Car USA, LLC
○minor

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

R10329
11,469 vehicles
ProblemVolvo 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.RiskA loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.FixOwners 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V392000reported Jun 12, 2025Volvo Car USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
14complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 1 · 2026: 13

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper4
Electrical System3
Tires2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Visibility2
Service Brakes1

What owners describe

“I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the driver-assistance, lane-assist/steering intervention, and automatic braking systems in my 2026 Volvo XC60. I purchased the vehicle new on May 20, 2026, and it currently has approximately 10,000 miles. I have experienced repeated unexpected steering intervention whi…”Aug 26, 2026 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“The vehicle suffered an incident of Sudden Unintended Acceleration while slowly turning right, into a level parking space. Drivers foot was on the brake, but the car suddenly accelerated and surged forward. The car did not stop, even with strong brake pressure, until it hit the curb and almost hit a pedestrian. We call…”Jun 30, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“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 significantly affected my confid…”May 20, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★not rated★★★★☆15%
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆13%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other XC60 model years

A

2027 Volvo XC60

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2025 Volvo XC60

4 recalls · 33 complaints

A

2024 Volvo XC60

3 recalls · 23 complaints

D

2023 Volvo XC60

6 recalls · 52 complaints

F

2022 Volvo XC60

7 recalls · 73 complaints

F

2021 Volvo XC60

5 recalls · 47 complaints

F

2020 Volvo XC60

7 recalls · 23 complaints

F

2019 Volvo XC60

8 recalls · 36 complaints

D

2018 Volvo XC60

5 recalls · 36 complaints

C

2017 Volvo XC60

4 recalls · 16 complaints

C

2016 Volvo XC60

3 recalls · 38 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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