The vehicle dossier US · 2023
2023 Volvo
XC60Problems & recalls
54 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 33 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 54 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 5 years with reports.
400 miles is the median among 3 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 300–400 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
5 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARECampaign 25V908000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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 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.
Manufacturer campaign: R10333
Read campaign 25V908000 at NHTSABACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARECampaign 25V282000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: R10320
Read campaign 25V282000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEMCampaign 23V188000
Reported concern
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).
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: R10225
Read campaign 23V188000 at NHTSASERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCampaign 23V012000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: R10217
Read campaign 23V012000 at NHTSAENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)Campaign 22V793000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: R10198
Read campaign 22V793000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
153 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
36559.2.0This is a Technical Journal: Do Not Connect Third-Party Devices to the DLC/OBD2. Disconnect third party devices.NHTSA ID 11000716
This is a Technical Journal: Do Not Connect Third-Party Devices to the DLC/OBD2. Disconnect third party devices.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11000716 at NHTSA36551.6.1This is a Technical Journal: Chirping noise from engine during engine shutoff. Replace both front camshaft sealsNHTSA ID 11000231
This is a Technical Journal: Chirping noise from engine during engine shutoff. Replace both front camshaft seals
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11000231 at NHTSA36899.1.0This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software.NHTSA ID 10254406
This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10254406 at NHTSA36920.1.0This is a Technical Journal: Check engine light and DTC - ECM P061C48/P060C48. Change engine oil and filter.NHTSA ID 10254405
This is a Technical Journal: Check engine light and DTC - ECM P061C48/P060C48. Change engine oil and filter.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10254405 at NHTSA36926.1.0This is a Technical Journal: Google acceptance required for SW 3.0.3. Software download.NHTSA ID 10254404
This is a Technical Journal: Google acceptance required for SW 3.0.3. Software download.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10254404 at NHTSA36202.2.1This is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake padsNHTSA ID 10254399
This is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10254399 at NHTSA36447.4.0This is a Technical Journal: Call button in the OHC might not be lit. Perform a total upgrade according to TJ 31543.NHTSA ID 10254398
This is a Technical Journal: Call button in the OHC might not be lit. Perform a total upgrade according to TJ 31543.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10254398 at NHTSA36743.3.0This is a Technical Journal: MY23+, ICUP - scratchy sound on Premium Sound Audio; AUD faults. Replace the AUD unit.NHTSA ID 10253790
This is a Technical Journal: MY23+, ICUP - scratchy sound on Premium Sound Audio; AUD faults. Replace the AUD unit.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10253790 at NHTSA36905.1.0This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IEM P0A4000. Erase DTC. -Let the vehicle go to "Abandoned mode" - this can take up to 20 minutes. -Perform a new VIDA readoutNHTSA ID 10253775
This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IEM P0A4000. Erase DTC. -Let the vehicle go to "Abandoned mode" - this can take up to 20 minutes. -Perform a new VIDA readout
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10253775 at NHTSA36894.1.0This is a Technical Journal: Long Range PHEV ERAD Knocking Noise Repair Kit. Install a repair kit.NHTSA ID 10253774
This is a Technical Journal: Long Range PHEV ERAD Knocking Noise Repair Kit. Install a repair kit.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10253774 at NHTSA31698.3.3This is a Technical Journal. If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service.NHTSA ID 10253771
This is a Technical Journal. If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service.
Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10253771 at NHTSA36841.1.1This is a Technical Journal: Noise Reducing Encapsulation Cover For XC60 Long Range PHEV ERAD. An ERAD Encapsulation Cover is now available to decrease the sound level by up to 3dBA.NHTSA ID 10253769
This is a Technical Journal: Noise Reducing Encapsulation Cover For XC60 Long Range PHEV ERAD. An ERAD Encapsulation Cover is now available to decrease the sound level by up to 3dBA.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10253769 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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