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Volvo XC60 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 295 owner complaints on the Volvo XC60 from 191 production runs; the worst run has 6, the typical one 1.5.

NHTSA complaint records · 295 complaints · 191 runs · 2010–2017 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported XC60 run is YV4952DL0D2 (2013 builds) with 6 complaints, 4× the typical run. Visibility/wiper problems make up 21% of reports; 2013 is the worst model year at 2.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for XC60 model years 2010–2025.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volvo XC60 has 191 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 9% of every XC60 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Volvo XC60 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
YV4952DL0D2••••••20136——
YV449MDV4F2••••••20156——
YV4902DZ2B2••••••20115——
YV4902DZ7D2••••••20135——
YV4952DL9D2••••••20134——
YV4992DZ7A2••••••20104——
YV4992DZ0A2••••••20104——
YV4902DZXD2••••••20134——
YV4952DL4D2••••••20134——
YV4902DZ6D2••••••20134——
YV4992DZ6A2••••••20104——
YV4992DZ3A2••••••20104——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 179 XC60 runs has 4 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 205 XC60 VINs so far, most often 2023, 2026, 2018 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Volvo XC60 the gap between build years is 1.8×: a 2013 car draws 2.1 complaints per run, a 2016 one 1.2.

FIG.02·Volvo XC60 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20171.214122
20161.236292
20151.342333
20141.316121
20132.165311
20121.344332
20111.530202
20102.148233
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2013 at 2.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2016 at 1.2.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 21% of everything Volvo XC60 owners report: Visibility/wiper, 61 of 295 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Volvo XC60 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Visibility/wiper61——
Unknown Or Other5833
Electrical System4923
Engine43—3
Air Bags217—
Structure2041
Seat Belts19——
Service Brakes143—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 36 recall campaigns on the Volvo XC60; the 6 below cover build years 2010 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Volvo XC60 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
20V378000Seat Belts:front2010–2016
25V282000Back Over Prevention:software2022–2025
25V908000Back Over Prevention:software2022–2025
23V001000Steering2019–2022
25V179000Electrical System:software2020–2022
20V503000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages2018–2020
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

20V378000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2010: 10 years on the road before the recall.

The XC60 against its rivals

The XC60 draws 1.5 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Honda CR-V 3.7 and the Tesla Model Y 5.5. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Volvo XC60 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Volvo XC602951911.55.4%
Toyota RAV48,4533,6612.38.5%
Honda CR-V14,8484,0173.75.1%
Tesla Model Y6771245.520.2%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 295 reports on the Volvo XC60, 5.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Volvo XC60 — complaint severity
OutcomeVolvo XC60All vehicles
Complaints filed2951,115,966
Involved a crash16 (5.4%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire7 (2.4%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1558,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Volvo XC60 share of that is 295 complaints over 191 runs, 0.03% of everything on record.

Everything on the Volvo XC60
Recalls70 campaignsFuel economy28 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems321 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space34 cu ftUsed prices2,090 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2010–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Volvo XC60 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 295 NHTSA complaints from 191 XC60 runs and 36 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which XC60 production run has the most complaints?

YV4952DL0D2, a 2013 build, with 6 complaints. The typical XC60 run has 1.5.

Which XC60 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2013 is heaviest at 2.1 complaints per run and 2016 lightest at 1.2.

Does the XC60 get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?

No: 1.5 complaints per production run for the XC60 against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.

How many XC60 complaints involve a crash?

5.4% of 295 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 7 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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