Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 is a five-seat SUV powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine producing 134 kW, capable of reaching 186 km/h with CO₂ emissions of 161 g/km. Measuring 4,645 mm in length with a kerb weight of 1,789 kg, the model saw strong Norwegian market uptake during 2019–2022, with 10,327 total new registrations peaking at 3,299 vehicles in 2021 before declining to 1,848 in 2022. The vehicle has been subject to 5 recalls issued through EU Safety Gate and 8 through the NHTSA in the United States.
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) |
| Engine power | 193 kW (259 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 76 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 2,070 kg |
| Displacement | 2,030 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 186 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 9 l/100 km |
| Model years (US) | 2022–2023 |
| Length | 4,686 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,649 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 30 European countries that registered the Volvo XC60 in 2025 (82,396 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Volvo XC60 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volvo XC60 cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 23,332 |
| Sweden | 15,967 |
| United Kingdom | 12,567 |
| Poland | 6,811 |
| Spain | 3,650 |
| Netherlands | 2,944 |
| Belgium | 2,464 |
| Italy | 2,436 |
| France | 2,268 |
| Finland | 1,378 |
| Portugal | 1,309 |
| Austria | 1,203 |
| Czechia | 1,151 |
| Hungary | 883 |
| Greece | 695 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volvo XC60 (from registration data). 6 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 186 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 191 km/h | – | – |
| 2.4 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 203 km/h | – | – |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 210 km/h | – | – |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 210 km/h | – | – |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 206 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 30 complaints for the Volvo XC60, most often about electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other, air bags. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 82% of Volvo XC60s pass their MOT test first time, based on 91,073 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 8 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Volvo XC60. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
This may cause the expanding springs to be released and potentially cause injury.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-04-12
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-11-05
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (The Netherlands)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-08-23
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Belgium)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-09-11
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
NHTSA campaign 16V798000 · reported 02/11/2016
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
NHTSA campaign 18V800000 · reported 13/11/2018
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.
NHTSA campaign 16V918000 · reported 21/12/2016
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.
NHTSA campaign 17V127000 · reported 01/03/2017
- SEAT BELTS:FRONTUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
NHTSA campaign 20V378000 · reported 30/06/2020
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
NHTSA campaign 16V798000 · reported 02/11/2016
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
NHTSA campaign 15V555000 · reported 02/09/2015
- SEAT BELTS:FRONTUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
NHTSA campaign 20V378000 · reported 30/06/2020
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volvo recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Volvo XC60?
- The Volvo XC60 has a rated top speed of 186 km/h.
- How much power does the Volvo XC60 have?
- The Volvo XC60 produces 193 kW (259 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Volvo XC60?
- The Volvo XC60 is 4,686 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,649 mm tall.
- How much does the Volvo XC60 weigh?
- The Volvo XC60 has a kerb weight of about 2,070 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volvo XC60?
- The Volvo XC60 emits 76 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Volvo XC60 have?
- The Volvo XC60 has 5 seats.