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2022 Volvo XC60: problems, recalls and reliability

6 recalls and 70 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (32% of complaints); the 2020 and 2021 and 2024 model years look more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · 2 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Dec 2025

6
recalls
70
owner complaints
0
fire reports
27,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

No fire reportsOne of the most complained-about XC60 years (#2 of 16, age-adjusted)Weak spot: electrical system (32%)Problems reported early (median 27,000 mi)

Common problems

Computed from 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)32% · 20 complaints
Back Over Prevention (backup camera, parking sensors)13% · 8 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance (automatic emergency braking, sensors)11% · 7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)6% · 4 complaints
Tires5% · 3 complaints
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)3% · 2 complaints
The vehicle goes silent, no audio system, no driving alerts- turn signals, alerts etc. Only is fixed by a hard reset to the sound system happens multiple times a week sometimes multiple times a day. According to technicians, this is a known issue with no fix.Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2026
I received the the recall for the rear backup camera system not working now the whole cars safety system doesn't work. The infotainment screen keeps crashing and showing a dead android on it thus killing the Turn signal noise, climate controls, safety systems blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control randomly turns off, rear backup cameras still don't work. Overall this could lead to an accident as the whole cars safety system is not working and it makes me wonder if this could trigger the car to fail while driving if the operating system is malfunction or bad. I have tried to fix the issue with a factory reset but nothing seems to be working.Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Mar 2026
Even after the Volvo R10320 - WAM Upgrade recall, the backup camera is STILL unavailable at times when reversing. The recall and software update did not fix the issue. I would start the car and begin to reverse and met with "Camera is temporarily unavailable". I do not know what else do to as Volvo is slow to respond or provide anytime of upgrade or timely fix. This has happened multiple times and almost five times a week.Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Dec 2025
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My car has been updated with software for a recall concerning the back up camera not operating when placed in reverse. This was an intermittent issue. The software has not fixed the problem as it continues to occur.Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2025
Manufacturer Recall NumberR10320 NHTSA Recall Number25V282 the recall for "Camera is Temporarily Not Available" was preformed at dealer on Monday 7/14/2025 today the same message appear on the display screen when I went to backup in a parking lot. Software version shows it as unto date in settings 3.7.##Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jul 2025
Turn signal audio not present (lights working. No audio from radio, phone , collision warnings rear cross traffic warnings, door ajar audio warnings. Resetting the display fixes the problem. However, the issue returns the next day.Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Jun 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster display screen independently reset and then displayed a blank screen. During the failure, the driver was unable to view the speedometer and the fuel gauge. There was no audible sound while activating the turn signal, and the doors failed to immediately lock and unlock while attempting to use the door switch. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failures recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 30,000.Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jan 2025
System regularly displays "Camera is temporarily unavailable" when backing up, requires full reboot of head unit to resolve. Backup cameras regularly not activating upon vehicle startup. This is a daily occurrence and has not been fixed with updates (in fact, it's gotten more frequent).Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Oct 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC60. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently and then stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed back to residence and then towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was coolant leaking into the engine, and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V793000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2024
The Volvo XC60 re-charge/hybrid is not equipped with a spare tire. A tire repair kit is provided. I had a flat tire resulting from sidewall damage. The repair kit is ineffective for this type of tire failure. This required towing the vehicle to a tire shop for replacement. If this had happened in a rural setting, at night, or on a weekend the vehicle's occupants would have been put in danger. I was not informed of this feature at the time of sale of the vehicle. This information would have influenced my decision to purchase the vehicle. I am also told that a conventional spare tire from Volvo is not a solution to the problem as it won't support the weight of this model.Owner report · Wheels · Sep 2024

When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 6 campaigns

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR21V682000 · Sep 2021

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)22V793000 · Oct 2022

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V282000 · May 2025

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."

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE25V179000 · Mar 2025

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.

STEERING23V001000 · Jan 2023

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V908000 · Dec 2025

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."

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 Car's 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.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2022 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

TransmissionAutomatic
Drive typeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body stylesSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

How other years compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Volvo XC60 reliable?

NHTSA has 70 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 2022 Volvo XC60. The most complained-about area is electrical system (32% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2022 Volvo XC60 problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 27,000 miles or less.

Does the 2022 Volvo XC60 have open recalls?

6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:rear/other:retractor. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.