Electrical System Problems of Volvo XC60 - part 1

Volvo XC60 owners have reported 162 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volvo XC60 based on all problems reported for the XC60.

1 Electrical System problem of the 2025 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 10/02/2026

2025 Volvo Xc60 plus b5, 23,317 miles. The driver's-side exterior mirror changes position without driver command, creating a safety risk due to an incorrect rearward/adjacent-lane view. This has already contributed to a close call when my wife drove the vehicle without realizing the mirror had changed from its previously set position. The issue is movement of the mirror glass within the housing, not the power-folding mechanism, which operates normally. When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's mirror may move to an incorrect/random position. The position also does not consistently match the driver 1 memory setting or the driver profile linked to key 1. Pressing driver 1 can move the mirror to another position; approximately 20 seconds later, pressing the same button can cause it to move again, despite no change to the saved setting. The mirror position can also change after the vehicle is shut down and restarted approximately 30 minutes later. Key 1 is linked only to my profile. I have repeatedly resaved driver 1 settings, rebooted the system, and previously recreated the driver profile. Reverse mirror tilt is not enabled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Volvo dealer in August 2026 for a similar driver's-side mirror problem. The dealer identified error codes and replaced the mirror motor. After additional reboot/profile troubleshooting, the mirror operated correctly. The current problem began/recurred after Volvo software update 5. 2. 16. The unexpected mirror movement can occur without the driver's knowledge. If unnoticed, the driver may have an incorrect view of adjacent traffic when changing lanes or merging. Because this has already contributed to a close call, I believe the recurring uncommanded mirror movement presents a vehicle safety defect involving the mirror hardware, software, or memory/profile system.

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2 Electrical System problem of the 2022 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 09/28/2026

This has happened multiple times, confirmed by the dealer that it is a know issue with no fix. While driving down the road, the digital dashboard goes completely blank. No speedometer, no fuel guage, nothing. Very dangerous when driving to not know the speed that you are travelling. Also, all audio cuts out - no blinker signal sounds, no radio, etc. Less concerning is the infotainment system going completely black and silent as well - radio, maps, climate control. There have been multiple recalls performed but the dealer but none of them has fixed the issue. This must be a mjaor safety concern when the dash does completely blank while traveling 65mph down the highway.

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3 Electrical System problem of the 2023 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 09/21/2026

Infotainment head unit intermittently fails to properly boot, resulting in no audio for turn signal indicators, radio, park distance sensors, cross traffic alerts, and other safety features. This issue persists with android auto os v5. 1. 7 which is an update after the previous v5. 0. 5 credited for a recall on this issue. Dealer has reinstalled software and troubleshot with no success.

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4 Electrical System problem of the 2025 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 09/18/2026

Was on interstate I-95 8:00am doing speed limit when car soundly reduces speed to zero and had to maneuver over four lanes of traffic to avoid death I am also disabled and have a permanit disabled license plate. The car light stated engine failure lights and only after almost dieing was able to put on hazard and car would not idle past 10mph while vibrating and jolting causing excruciating pain.

5 Electrical System problem of the 2019 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 08/15/2026

Our nest protect woke us at 06:30 am saying it was detecting smoke in the garage. Upon entering the garage it was obvious that the cabin of the car was filled with white smoke. Disconnected car from charger port. Attended to drive car out of garage to protect the house, but opening the door just let smoke billow out. Closed the door and called 911. Fire truck arrived - the winched the car out of the garage to protect the house. Using their thermal imaging camera determined the hybrid battery was the hotspot, not any of the charging connections. They ran water into back seat where that battery is located for over two hours to keep it from pop further thermal runaway. Clearly an internal ev battery short. Fire fighters had a sensor and detected residual hcn (hydrogen cyanide gas) and I had to be treated at the er as a precaution as I inhaled a large amount of smoke when I opened the car door initially.

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6 Electrical System problem of the 2024 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 08/10/2026

Vehicle is repeatedly losing functionality of features controlled by what is referred to as the infotainment system, included lane departure warning, sound associated with turn signals, sound associated with gps, use of hands-free calling system, etc. Upon reset, functionality resumes but the reset takes a few minutes and must be performed again and again as the issue is recurring. The main problem is that you don't know the functionality is temporarily down until something causes you to notice (ie no steering wheel vibration when departing a lane without turn signal, no alerts on backup camera - objects are visible but off-screen objects don't trigger a warning like they typically do, etc) so you don't expect anything to be wrong when it is. I marked that this incident occured today - which it did, coincidentally on the way to a service appointment about this issue specifically, but it has been happening with increasing frequency over the last couple of months.

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7 Electrical System problem of the 2022 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 08/01/2026

The vehicle goes silent, no audio system, no driving alerts— turn signals, alerts etc. Only is fixed by a hard reset to the sound system happens multiple times a week sometimes multiple times a day. According to technicians, this is a known issue with no fix.

8 Electrical System problem of the 2021 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 08/01/2026

The air conditioning system in my 2021 Volvo Xc60 failed, blowing hot air instead of cold. A Volvo dealer diagnosed the cause as a failed a/c evaporator core and quoted $7,800 to replace it. Volvo cars north America has declined to provide any goodwill assistance despite this being a widely reported failure across multiple Volvo models (s60, s90, v60, Xc60, xc90) at similar mileage/age, and despite Volvo having issued a running design change (a resistor harness, part no. 32241228) intended to prevent the evaporator core from over-cooling and freezing — indicating the manufacturer is aware of the underlying defect. Beyond the loss of cabin cooling, this failure created a separate safety concern: in warm-weather conditions, with the hvac system unable to properly regulate cabin temperature, the vehicle's infotainment system began to overheat. Displayed a thermal-warning message, dimmed/shut down, rebooted, or lost function while driving. ] this is a safety issue because the infotainment display controls or is integrated with all functions of the car, and any unexpected shutdown, reboot, or loss of function of this system while the vehicle is in motion is a distraction and a loss of a driver-relied-upon system, particularly on a public roadway. This is also the second time I have experienced an evaporator failure of this type on a Volvo vehicle. My previous vehicle, a 2017 Volvo xc90, suffered an identical a/c evaporator failure on 6/6/2023. Two separate Volvo vehicles failing in the same manner suggests a systemic design or component issue rather than an isolated incident. I am filing this complaint to document the safety impact of this known defect and to request that NHTSA evaluate whether it warrants further investigation.

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9 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 07/28/2026

On July 28, 2026, while driving my 2020 Volvo Xc60 t8 polestar engineered, the vehicle repeatedly displayed “hybrid system failure – service required,” together with the check-engine light and hybrid/battery warning indicators. The warning repeatedly reappeared while the vehicle was being driven. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Volvo dealer, north point Volvo, on July 30, 2026. The dealer diagnosed a fault in high-voltage battery cell module “b” and documented that the module requires replacement. Repair order #522934 states that the replacement parts are on order with “no estimated time of arrival. ” the dealer advised me that the vehicle was mechanically safe to drive as long as I did not charge it. Because the hybrid-system failure warning repeatedly appeared while driving and the diagnosed fault involves the high-voltage traction battery, I did not consider continued operation appropriate. The vehicle remains unrepaired at the Volvo dealer. I am reporting this because the failure involves the high-voltage propulsion battery and occurred while driving. I am not aware of any crash, fire, injury, or loss of propulsion associated with my incident.

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10 Electrical System problem of the 2023 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 07/10/2026

Loss of all audible components after start up (infotainment system has android auto 5. 1. 17 system installed); no turn signal sound, no back up or lane departure audible alert. This is dangerous because the system can fail to confirm whether the turn signal is on or whether there is hazardous condition outside. Had to perform a complete system reboot to resolve the issue. The reboot is hazardous during driving condition as it is a distraction to the driver. This is issue has been happening on a persistent basis since the latest software update, the system needs to be rebooted two to three times a week, sometimes during driving.

11 Electrical System problem of the 2023 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 06/30/2026

After Volvo’s software update 5. 1. 17 was installed, all sound in the vehicle including all warning alerts, turn signals, stereo, etc. Have no sound. If you reboot the system it might work, but it reverts back to not working once it is parked. Does not show any alerts when you’re close to an object. I have serious concerns about any of my safety systems working properly.

12 Electrical System problem of the 2025 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 06/19/2026

I own a 2025 Volvo Xc60 plug-in hybrid (phev). The vehicle has recurring software defects that create a serious safety risk. First, the infotainment and central control system repeatedly reboots while I am driving. On a single trip from washington, DC to burlington, vermont, the system rebooted approximately 8 to 10 times. It has also rebooted within minutes of starting the vehicle during local driving. Each reboot blanks the center display, which disables the backup/parking camera and interrupts the speedometer and driver-information display, climate controls, and other functions. Losing these displays and controls while the vehicle is in motion is a significant safety hazard. Second, after installing a Volvo over-the-air (ota) software update, the vehicle was rendered completely inoperable. It would not unlock or start and could not be accessed through the key fob or the Volvo cars app, and it had to be towed to the dealer. Based on numerous owner reports, failed ota updates that disable the vehicle this way are a known, recurring problem on these models. Third, the front and rear parking cameras have both cracked during normal use, with no impact damage, and the vehicle displays a "parking cameras need cleaning" message at nearly every stop. No crash or injury has occurred. I have reported these issues to the selling dealer and to Volvo customer care. The reboot and lockout problems are recurring and have not been durably resolved.

13 Electrical System problem of the 2022 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 06/15/2026

After a software update to the infotainment system (android automotive os version 5. 1. 17, installed on 06/03/2026), my 2022 Volvo Xc60 b5 intermittently loses all audio output. When the failure occurs, the vehicle produces no sound of any kind: no audible rear parking/proximity sensor warning while in reverse, no turn-signal indicator tones, and no media audio. The rear-view camera image still displays normally, so the loss of the audible backup warning is not obvious to the driver — the parking-assist system appears functional while its audible warnings are in fact disabled. On multiple occasions the failure was already present as I backed out of my garage and began driving, leaving me with no audible obstacle warning while reversing and no turn-signal tones while maneuvering. The display, navigation, and camera continue to function while audio is dead, which indicates the audio service stops responding rather than a hardware fault. The only way to restore audio is to fully restart (reboot) the infotainment head unit; the failure then recurs intermittently. The fault began immediately after the 5. 1. 17 update and was sporadic at first. After noticing a pattern, I documented occurrences on 06/15/2026, 06/17/2026, and 06/20/2026 with timestamped photographs, which are available on request. No crash or injury has occurred, but the loss of audible backup-warning tones while reversing is a safety hazard, particularly for pedestrians or obstacles behind the vehicle. I am not aware of a current recall covering this issue and am requesting investigation.

14 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 06/01/2026

The seal on my 2020 Volvo Xc60 moonroof allowed water to leak under the floorboards. My car is only 6 years old. We had a lot of rain over a short period and I noticed the sound of water sloshing around under the floor. Nothing was wet inside the car. My check engine light came on as well. I took it to the Volvo service dept. They are now saying wires are corroded and that it will cost me over $11,000 to fix this problem. Again - my car is only 6 years old, and less than 70k miles. With my previous Volvo, that I had for 18 years, I never had this problem.

15 Electrical System problem of the 2021 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 05/29/2026

An intermittent electrical failure occurred to my wife causing my 2021 Volvo Xc60 to stop and then later go into limp mode while driving. The service light went on immediately and was very startling to her and made it difficult for the drivers following as the car speed was significantly reduced/ I suspect limp mode though it was not on the dashboard. When I called Volvo and then brought the car in. . . It is a known issue to Volvo. They purposively produce a vehicle that is known for sunroof leaks which knowingly leads to electrical issues exposing their customers to harm. Volvo (geely) inspected the car, found the electrical issues from the front interior to the battery compartment that had water over an inch deep. The vgm (vehicle gateway module) was replaced and reloaded, all connectors were separate/dried and several had to be cut/spliced and rewired due to corrosion damage. Carpets were removed, the gasket was replaced, the front and rear sun roof drains were cleaned out. Aside from the safety concern the shrinking of the rubber gasket caused the issue. Not funny, but Volvo/geely states that the repair now has a lifetime warranty after I was charged over $4,000 usd. The vehicle is only about 5 years old!!.

16 Electrical System problem of the 2022 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 05/12/2026

Demand for repurchase or replacement under warranty — VIN [xxx] vehicle: 2022 Volvo Xc60 (pre?certified) purchase date: 08/19/2024 dealer: [dealer name, [xxx] ] dear Volvo cars USA customer care: I am the owner of the above-referenced vehicle. Since the date of purchase (08/19/2024) the vehicle’s infotainment system has repeatedly failed: it shuts down and reboots frequently (as often as 10 times within one hour of normal driving). Each shutdown disables navigation, hvac controls and bluetooth, and on reboot I must reset settings. This defect creates a significant safety hazard while driving, especially in unfamiliar areas. Since purchase I have returned the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and repair on multiple occasions. The vehicle has received software updates approximately 3–4 times, most recently on05//05/2026. The problem persists. I have retained copies of all repair orders and service records documenting these visits. (copies attached. ) this recurring failure remains unresolved despite multiple repair attempts and continues to present a serious safety risk. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

17 Electrical System problem of the 2025 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 04/25/2026

In the four months that I have owned this car, the following issues have occurred and have not been resolved: - google maps suddenly stopped working while navigating while I was driving on multiple occasions. - bluetooth connectivity will disconnect suddenly and not reconnect - all audio in the car has stopped since 7/2/26. This includes turn signals, safety alerts, cross traffic alert. This has happened on at least 4 separate occasions (lasting 2 days or more) and usually resolves, but this has persisted. I have called the service department each time and been told there is nothing they can do about it and that I have to wait for a software update. I updated the software on 6/15/26 and the problem seems to have gotten worse. - backup camera intermittently does not work and screen is black - radio will freeze on station. Audio will change but screen will not. - climate control does not work on auto. Fan will not adjust based on temperature, has to be adjusted manually even in auto mode. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of my children when driving in this vehicle. The electrical system has proven to be unpredictable, and my research has shown that this is not an isolated issue. The vehicle has been at a Volvo service center 3 times for this same issue and continues to have the same unresolved problems. There were no warning lamps or symptoms prior to the system malfunctioning, it happens while I am driving. This poses a hazard to me and to the people driving around me.

18 Electrical System problem of the 2022 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 04/22/2026

On [xxx], at 82,371 miles, my daughter's 2022 Volvo Xc60 t8 recharge was diagnosed with dtc becm-p0bbd92 (hybrid/high voltage battery pack voltage variation) and a confirmed cell module f failure (repair order #[xxx], bob penkhus motor CO Volvo cars, colorado springs, CO). The dealer instructed her not to charge the vehicle pending repair. The replacement part (cell module f, part #36003341) has been on indefinite backorder since diagnosis — initially quoted at 6 weeks, still unavailable as of this report. This vehicle falls within NHTSA recall 25v-179 (lg high-voltage battery modules, fire risk when fully charged and parked). Nhtsa's VIN lookup shows this VIN as having no unrepaired recalls, which I believe reflects only a prior software-monitoring update rather than a physical hardware fix — this diagnosed cell failure occurred after that update, is consistent with the exact failure mode described in the recall, and cannot currently be repaired because the remedy part is unavailable. Volvo cars USA opened and then closed a corporate case (#[xxx], closed June 19, 2026) declining further assistance, stating its only obligation is to repair the vehicle — which it cannot presently do. It has been 138 days with no resolution on this matter. My name is [xxx] (father) and I can provide notarized authorization to act on my daughter's behalf on this matter. Thank you very much for your kind assistance. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

19 Electrical System problem of the 2025 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 03/17/2026

I was driving home in my Volvoxc60. I think its a 2025 or 2024 model. I drive very safe and never do anything crazy when I drive. I came to a stop like normal at a red light and the screen said accident detected (specifically rear collision avoidance or rear collision something) and the seatbelt started crushing my chest and my body. It just continued to press down and crush me and the car wouldn’t let the seatbelt unbuckle like it was locked up. It was locked and basically just sucking her in with a very strong force. No car got close to me and I finally got it after like 2 minutes and drove home. I think its pretty unbelievable a new SUV which is supposed to be very safe and reliable does that and appreantly and my chest is still very sore. Both dealerships near us don’t have a loaner car for a month. It was very scary and basically the car was crushing me for multiple minutes.

20 Electrical System problem of the 2022 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 03/06/2026

I received the the recall for the rear backup camera system not working now the whole cars safety system doesn't work. The infotainment screen keeps crashing and showing a dead android on it thus killing the turn signal noise, climate controls, safety systems blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control randomly turns off, rear backup cameras still don't work. Overall this could lead to an accident as the whole cars safety system is not working and it makes me wonder if this could trigger the car to fail while driving if the operating system is malfunction or bad. I have tried to fix the issue with a factory reset but nothing seems to be working.

21 Electrical System problem of the 2024 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 03/03/2026

On multiple occasions that center screen goes blank while I am driving, the indicator lights do not click, there is no display of vehicle speed, and the map function disappears. These issues cause uncertainly if not panic. I do not know if my indicator lights are working, if I can change lanes or if I need to change where I am trying to drive to, all while the vehicle is moving. I can only guess at how fast I am going. There is no warning before this happens. The dealer says that a software fix required by a recall would fix these problems, but they continue to happen.

22 Electrical System problem of the 2023 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 03/03/2026

All safety audio drops out - turning signal, rear camera sensors, all safety sensor audio completely shuts off. The only way I've been able to correct is by restarting the infotainment system, which sometimes has to be done multiple times. This is a huge safety concern for my family, as my wife often has to drive our child with no functioning car sensors. This audio drop-out happens at least once per week. Sometimes more.

23 Electrical System problem of the 2023 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 03/01/2026

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 spot”, “automatic emergency braking”, and sensor failures or errors since having our vehicle leased since 2023. It has been in the shop multiple times to have sensors replaced only for errors to come back. Our system current says to clean the front sensors even though there is no debris on them. We also experienced this errors while driving 2025 loaner models with our vehicle in for repairs. We feel unsafe in our vehicle and can’t rely on the safety systems. We have also experienced the entire auto system failing in our car multiple times. This leads to any sounds system including emergency warnings to turn signals from not producing any sounds.

24 Electrical System problem of the 2025 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 02/19/2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the specific component has not yet been identified. The issue involves unexplained water intrusion into the vehicle’s floor pan under normal operating conditions. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? water intrusion into the cabin creates potential safety risks, including exposure of electrical systems to moisture, possible corrosion of critical components, and degradation of interior air quality (e. G. , mold). These conditions could affect vehicle reliability and occupant safety. The last time that I drove it the brakes were engaging randomly and forcefully. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? the vehicle has been inspected by a dealership; however, the source of the water intrusion has not been identified or confirmed, and responsibility has not been accepted. Neither did the dealership provide requested documentation of the leak test. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? the dealership has inspected the vehicle, and a claim has been submitted to my insurance carrier. Volvo corporate has opened a case but has not conducted a technical inspection or provided findings to date. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? yes, there were both warning lamps and messages, and the dealership serviced and claimed that it was 90% fixed and were just waiting for a small component. They said that I could resume driving it, then the problem got worse.

25 Electrical System problem of the 2024 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 01/07/2026

My car periodically shuts down while on highway and once a week is completely dead and requires a jump or a tow. I have brought this to the dealerships attention for over 18 months and they continue to tell me that the problem is fixed. The car shut down and was completely dead again this week. No one from na Volvo has ever called me back when I report the problem or has responded to countless inquiries.

26 Electrical System problem of the 2025 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 12/28/2025

On December 28 the tailgate on my Volvo 2025 Xc60 phev began to open and close randomly while it was not running, parked in my garage and and plugged in. I unplugged the car from the charger, firmly closed the tailgate and went back in side my house. I checked on the car several minutes later to find the tail gate open again. I again firmly closed the tail gate and this time ensured that I locked the car with the button on the key fob. 10 minutes later the tailgate was open again, while the car was parked, turned off and not plugged in. After closing the tailgate again, I now locked the car via the app. When I checked again in 15 minutes the car was unlocked, but the tailgate was still closed. All of these incidents happened between 8 am and 9:45am. I was able to take video and still pictures of the incidents. Several weeks ago, I was driving and noticed that my tailgate was open. I had recently left a shopping center so I figured I had some how not closed the tailgate properly. This would be the first time I ever made such a mistake. I pulled over, closed the tailgate and continued on. I now wonder if this was a similar problem. Safety risks include injury to people from the tailgate itself and risk of loss and damage to items in the vehicle and the vehicle itself. This is an additional incident of a previously reported issue with the electrical system of this vehicle.

27 Electrical System problem of the 2018 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 12/26/2025

Water leaking from the windshield seal (possibly the moonroof) gets into electronics under the dash and causes the transmission to stop working properly and also causes the engine to just stop completely. It happened 4 years ago and Volvo replaced a module but it happened again a week ago.

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28 Electrical System problem of the 2025 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 12/19/2025

Car is 16 months old and a plug in hybrid. After replacement of the 12 volt battery, the on board charger, and the wiring harness due to complete system failure, I picked up the car from service. Within an hour of having the car back, the dashboard suddenly went blank while I was driving. There was no warning or notice. This presented a safety issue as I was using gps and relying on directions at the time. I pulled over and turned off the car and tried to “reset” the dashboard and was unable to do so after several tries. I returned the car to the dealership where they were unable to immediately fix it.

29 Electrical System problem of the 2024 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 12/18/2025

I decided to clean off my windshield with the windshield wiper spray and wipers and noticed my windshield would not turn on at all. I heard no noise from the motor coming on nothing happened when I attempted to turn them on. I knew rain was coming in the next few days so I was worried I was going to have visibility issues. Contacted the dealer who stated they had no loaner available. I had to drive in the rain with no windshield wipers. When I finally dropped my vehicle off to get serviced and explained the issue, the tech explained this has been a common with issue with many people especially because of the snow, he states “people keep turning the wipers on with snow on the windshield. ” he also said his 6 month old Volvo had the same issue. However, I have never turned my windshield wipers on after snow without removing the snow off first so this was not the case. With multiple issues with different people, the tech issue’s with his own 6 month old car it sounded like a recall issue to me. I was told the motor had burned out on my 2024 Volvo Xc60 that I have had for just under 2 years and it was no longer under warranty because I was 1,000 miles over my warranty. No error messages appeared on my screen to let me know there were any issues with my windshield wipers at all. This is a huge safety issue, I was not made aware there was an issue if the rain began after I was driving I could’ve been in accident hurt myself or/and others. I know there is a recall for Volvo trucks for windshield wiper motors.

30 Electrical System problem of the 2021 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 12/06/2025

My SUV has a had the check engine light on from a failed battery cell for my 2021 grey Volvo Xc60 recharge (VIN [xxx]). I have been without the electric functionality (to charge the hybrid car or use electric power) since mid December and waiting on a warranty part since Dec. 23, 2025. I have been told April 2026 and then August 2026 for this warranty issue that both the dealership and Volvo corporate have agreed is under warranty and needs replaced to make the car functional as intended. They claim the part as been backordered for the entire 8 months. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

31 Electrical System problem of the 2019 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 11/29/2025

Let me preface this with, my make, model, and year for these problems have been recalled back in 2021, however I was not the owner then and my VIN was not listed as an affected vehicle I guess, nonetheless the problem is exactly the same as experienced by those that were listed on the recalls in the past. Im the 2nd owner of this vehicle and I have owned it for almost 3 years now. In July 2025 after a summer rain in so. Cal, I was a couple blocks from home running errands and after being stopped at a light, I began to accelerate and felt like the vehicle was loosing power, I made it home but definitely not able to go the speed limit and once I got home I couldnt shift it into any gear and the vehicle would not turn off. So I had to remove the fuses under the hood, I left them out for a few hours and let the car sit off in my garage during that time. I later came back put the fuses back in and then the car wouldnt turn over. I had it taken to the dealership by aaa and thats when I first learned of the sunroof leak, I contacted Volvo headquarters and got no help and explained all of the same to the service dept at the dealership working on my car. Long story short the dealership allegedly found water under my interior carpet which obviously damaged modules, I am still paying on that repair. Fast forward to October 2025, same thing all over again only this time the dealership tells me essentially its on the house, however they had my car 3 weeks and did no repairs only got water out of it once again and “brushed off some corrosion”. When I pick it up, it immediately starts funny, I turn the car off and walk right back into the service dep t& raise my concern, to which I was told they had no problem with a hard start up, and we go out to my car & it starts up fine, so I leave 4 days after I got my car back, the check engine light comes on, & immediate warning of reduction of engine power & sure enough thats what it did. Today it enters safety mode & wont start.

32 Electrical System problem of the 2025 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 11/21/2025

My wife and I purchased this vehicle brand new from the dealer in Feb 2025. To date, we barely have 4,000 miles on the car. Since owning the car, we have experienced at least 5-6 incidents that the vehicle’s computer system fails to operate. When this occurs, there is no sound from any devices. The entertainment system works, but no sound, the blinkers work but no sound. More important, the car heat/cooling systems don’t operate, the light indicating cars are in your blind spots do not operate. We brought our vehicle back to our local dealership each time. In September, the dealer reached out to Volvo to have the computer “brain” replaced. They had the car for three days only to be told Volvo denied the replacement because what is occurring is a known issue and an update release was coming in November to fix the issue. November came and went and still no update. We spoke to the dealership and they had no idea. They recommended us contacting Volvo directly. We reached out to express our frustration and was told someone would get back in a few days. About a week later, we received an email from Volvo expressing their sorrows for our inconvenience and to open a case with our dealership. I was extremely disappointed as I responded indicating that’s what we have done time and time again and there’s nothing they can do. It’s a known error and the only way to reset to have the car parked and hold the menu select button. It takes about 3 minutes or so for the system to reboot. The last time this occurred we were driving home and the system shut off. This left us without heat and no safety features. Volvo is clearly aware of the issue and it appears there’s no urgency to get this resolved. We paid a lot of money to purchase this vehicle and it’s been a big disappointment we are looking for some assistance.

33 Electrical System problem of the 2013 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 11/15/2025

The accelerator got stuck and and the engine went full power. It would not shut off and the overheated.

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34 Electrical System problem of the 2023 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 10/21/2025

There has been at least 5 incidences where the audio stopped working for the turn signals, navigation stopped, radio stopped and air conditioning stopped. The first 2-3 times the system reset itself. The 4th incident I was driving in torrential rain, the wiper auto sensor stopped and every warning light on the dashboard lit up. As the rain dissipated, the system seemed to clear itself. Today, on my way to the dealership, the turn signal audio stopped, navigation stopped, radio stopped. The service advisor verified the situation. His response, per Volvo instructions, tell the customer to reset the system once a month. There's no written instructions to resolve the problem. The service advisor admitted this is an ongoing problem and corporate is making no attempt to resolve it. Is Volvo waiting for a life threatening situation before addressing the problem. I can't rely upon the computer system to function properly. Volvo has a responsibility to its car owners for supposedly being one of the safest cars on the road. This vehicle is becoming unreliable. Thank you.

35 Electrical System problem of the 2021 Volvo XC60

Failure Date: 09/26/2025

The usb ports under the center console malfunction frequently. The main, top engine mount disintegrated and needed to be replaced under 50,000 miles. The rear seat seatbelts come loose and sag easily. They do not retract automatically. The rubber stripping, where the door jamb is, comes off. The handles to the air vent break off very easily, rendering the vents inoperable. * software for the vehicle malfunctions constantly, displaying the incorrect readings for fuel economy, the gas gauge, and more. It is possibly affecting the catalytic converters and O2 sensors. * vehicle turns itself on, in battery mode. * blind spot indicators to not light up sometimes and do not make any noise indications of nearby cars.



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