2023 Volvo V60 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the V60 at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2023 Volvo V60 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (1 complaint). 4 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
4recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2023 Volvo V60 problems

  • Driver assistance
    150%
  • Electrical system
    150%
  • Lights
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volvo V60 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo V60. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best V60 years: 2011, 2012, 2013. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016. Compare all years →

2023 Volvo V60 recalls (4)

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-908 · Dec 23, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles

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.

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.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-282 · May 8, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles

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.

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA recall 23V-012 · Jan 19, 2023 · 27,457 vehicles

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.

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.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM)

NHTSA recall 22V-793 · Oct 20, 2022 · 15,674 vehicles

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.

2023 Volvo V60 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid8-speed automaticAWD30 / 33 / 31
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid8-speed automaticAWD23 / 30 / 26

EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Volvo V60 a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 V60 rates few complaints: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the V60 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Volvo V60?

The driver assistance — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about sensing system › camera. Next are the electrical system (1) and lights (1).

How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo V60 have?

There are 4 recalls for the 2023 Volvo V60, the most recent from December 23, 2025 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Volvo V60?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015 and 2016. See the full Volvo V60 years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.