KnownCarProblems2022 Volvo XC60 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo XC60, most often about the electrical (45% of complaints). It is the most complained-about XC60 model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2022 Volvo XC60 problems
Electrical
34 complaints · 45%Parts named most often: body control module, adas, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was turned on, the radio cluster and instrument panel failed to illuminate. Additionally, the contact stated that he and his wife observed a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment when the vehicle was turned…
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster display screen independently reset and then displayed a blank screen. During the failure, the driver was unable to view the speedometer and the fuel gauge. There was no audible sound while activating the…
Driver assistance
20 complaints · 27%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, assist, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH during nighttime, the forward collision avoidance system engaged while there were no vehicles or objects in front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure caused pain in her rib cage when the brake was suddenly…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 17%Backup camera
10 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: sensing system, warnings, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC60. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(r), the rear-view camera was blank. The contact stated that the screen later was showing an image and then went blank. The contact stated that the message "camera temporarily unavailable" was displayed. The contact had…
The contact owned a 2020 Volvo XC60 II. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera displayed a black screen. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle's speed independently accelerated. The contact's vehicle crashed into…
Engine
7 complaints · 9%Brakes
6 complaints · 8%Speed control
6 complaints · 8%The contact owned a 2020 Volvo XC60 II. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera displayed a black screen. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle's speed independently accelerated. The contact's vehicle crashed into…
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
Our tires are continental 255/45r20. It blowouted today when we were on the freeway with the speed at 65 miles per hour. We pulled our car to the shoulder of freeway after the rear driver side tire was blowouted. The tire was completed damage with many explore holes. We can see the bulges too. Our car is only one year…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Volvo XC60 recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10333. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning february 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25v282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25v282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Full defect summary
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 the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Backup camera: software
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 28, 2025. Owners may contact volvo car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10312.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 s90, 2020-2022 s60, v60, xc60, xc90, and 2022 v90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
Steering
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10213.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 13, 2021. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10111.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2021 xc40, xc 40 recharge, v60cc, v90, v90cc, xc90, and 2021-2022 v60, xc60, s60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2022 Volvo XC60
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo XC60?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (34 complaints); driver assistance (20 complaints); other or unspecified (13 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo XC60 have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 23, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Volvo XC60?
- It is the most complained-about XC60 model year since 2000, with 75 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.