Volvo V60CC Problems by Year

We compared every Volvo V60CC model year from 2015–2025 using 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 13 recalls and federal defect investigations. No V60CC year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2015, 2019 and 2018.

10model years
25complaints
13recalls
—worst years
2015, 2019best years

Complaints by model year

201520162017201820192020202120232024202529314231
Owner complaints per model year, Volvo V60CC. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20250typical2—Few
202411.2×2ElectricalFew
202332.0×4Collision AvoidanceFew
202121.3×3AirbagFew
202042.0×3Window & WiperFew
20190−50%4—Few
20181−40%2BrakeFew
20173−17%4Fuel SystemFew
201692.3×2EngineAverage
20152−57%2AirbagAverage

* Complaints compared with the median V60CC year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Volvo V60CC problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2016
    832%
  • Other / not specified
    416%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2017
    312%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2023
    312%
  • Brakesworst: 2018
    312%
  • Air bagsworst: 2015
    28%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2017
    28%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2018
    28%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2020
    28%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2020
    28%
  • Seatsworst: 2016
    14%
  • Steeringworst: 2016
    14%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2018
    14%
  • Body & structureworst: 2020
    14%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2023
    14%

Latest Volvo V60CC recalls

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.

Electrical system

NHTSA recall 23V-188 · Mar 22, 2023 · 393 vehicles

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).

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.

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.

Steering

NHTSA recall 23V-001 · Jan 5, 2023 · 74 vehicles

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.

All 13 Volvo V60CC recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Volvo V60CC should you avoid?

None of the Volvo V60CC years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Volvo V60CC?

2015 has the fewest complaints compared with other V60CC years at the same age, followed by 2019 and 2018. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Volvo V60CC problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (8), transmission & drivetrain (3) and driver assistance (3). Engine complaints peak in the 2016 model year.

How many recalls has the Volvo V60CC had?

13 recalls across 2015–2025. The model year with the most is 2017. See all Volvo V60CC recalls by year.

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.