Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owners of the first-generation P3 platform (approximately 2014-2018) report significant reliability concerns, particularly with engine oil consumption and hybrid system failures, l
Known issues
• Engine oil consumption (P3 platform, 2015-2016 4-cylinder gasoline engines) — Severe oil burning requiring piston ring replacement, potentially recurring even after repair. Frequency: very frequent., Hybrid system failures (Early T6/T8 Recharge, D6 Twin Engine) — ERAD (electric rear axle drive) unit failures, with repair costs around €6,000 ($6,500 USD); turbo failures in diesel hybrids. Frequency: recurrent.
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2020 | 22 | 3 | electrical system |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | visibility/wiper |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | visibility/wiper |
| 2016 | 60 | 4 | engine |
| 2015 | 42 | 2 | engine |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices11 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2020 · forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency brakingcampaign 20V144000
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
2020 · electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakerscampaign 21V414000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
2020 · steeringcampaign 23V001000
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.
2018 · electrical system:softwarecampaign 18V800000
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, th
2018 · seat belts:frontcampaign 20V378000
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating pos
2016 · seat belts:front:buckle assemblycampaign 16V798000
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the bu
2016 · electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakerscampaign 15V555000
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from r
2016 · seat belts:frontcampaign 20V378000
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating pos
2016 · latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchcampaign 19V849000
Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
2015 · seat belts:frontcampaign 20V378000
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating pos
2015 · latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchcampaign 19V849000
Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Specifications
Generation
Version
2.0 B6 (299 Hp) Mild Hybrid AWD Automatic
From 2020-2026
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