2023 Volvo XC60 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2023 Volvo XC60 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 869,826 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V908000 2025-12-23 413,151 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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…

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V282000 2025-05-08 413,151 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 23V188000 2023-03-22 393 affected
Defect

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).

Consequence

The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 23V012000 2023-01-19 27,457 affected
Defect

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.

Consequence

A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22V793000 2022-10-20 15,674 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
8
1crashes
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
6
1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
3
ENGINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
POWER TRAIN
2
Total complaints74

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The backup camera system on this vehicle is ineffective and creates a significant safety hazard. Rather than providing a clear view of what is behind the vehicle, the camera is aimed downward, displaying primarily the ground immediately behind the rear bumper and only about two feet beyond it. As…”

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · reported 2026-06-02

“I repeatedly lost propulsion or shut down while driving. The vehicle would not shift into drive or reverse and would not move, although displays and lights remained powered. This occurred three times in approximately two weeks. One event occurred at approximately 55 mph. I had to call the police…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-05-26

“While driving on the highway my navagation, internet, gps stopped working. An error came up on the dash saying "sos emergency call system fault" we were not sure what was happening with the vehicle or if was safe to drive. We made an appointment with a volvo service center. Volvo service center…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-04-18

“Occasionally, when I put the car in reverse, the brakes do not activate. The pedal feels stiff and hard to push. But then if I let off the brake pedal, and reapply the brakes, the problem goes away. This puts me and my passengers at risk of an accident. I have not shown the problem to a dealer yet…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-03-18

“3rd time driving our volvo on the road and having the automatic emergency brake engage too early or in this instance, with no vehicle in front of us. We have been dealing with issues related to the safety systems and error messages in our volvo related to “blind spotâ€�, “automatic emergency…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-01

“3rd time driving our volvo on the road and having the automatic emergency brake engage too early or in this instance, with no vehicle in front of us. We have been dealing with issues related to the safety systems and error messages in our volvo related to “blind spotâ€�, “automatic emergency…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2026-03-01

“3rd time driving our volvo on the road and having the automatic emergency brake engage too early or in this instance, with no vehicle in front of us. We have been dealing with issues related to the safety systems and error messages in our volvo related to “blind spotâ€�, “automatic emergency…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · reported 2026-03-01

“See attached document for complaint.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · reported 2025-12-13
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Volvo XC60 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.