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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2019 Volvo XC60 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
8
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
37
Latest campaign
Jan 5, 2023

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2Jun 2, 2021
Steering1Jan 5, 2023
Visibility1Aug 25, 2020
Forward collision avoidance1Mar 12, 2020
Seats1Mar 20, 2019
Structure1Jan 18, 2019
Equipment1Sep 5, 2018

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 5, 2023Latest campaign
Jan 5, 202323V001000

Steering

A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
Risk
A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V001000 · Jan 5, 2023
Jun 2, 202121V414000

Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakers

Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V414000
What's wrong
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Risk
Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V414000 · Jun 2, 2021
Aug 25, 202020V503000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages

The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired,…

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V503000
What's wrong
Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.
Risk
The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10044.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V503000 · Aug 25, 2020
Mar 12, 202020V144000

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V144000
What's wrong
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Risk
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V144000 · Mar 12, 2020
Mar 20, 201919V220000

Seats

If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.

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What's wrong
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.
Risk
If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19931.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V220000 · Mar 20, 2019
Jan 18, 201919V046000

Structure: body tailgate

If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V046000
What's wrong
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.
Risk
If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89910.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V046000 · Jan 18, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component37

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
37Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system1232102
Service brakes822203
Unknown or other616000
Steering514000
Air bags411203
Vehicle speed control411100
Structure411102
Fuel/propulsion system38101
Engine38000
Forward collision avoidance38100
Suspension38000
Power train25100
Seat belts25000
Tires25000
Exterior lighting25000

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names XC60 T5, XC60 T6, XC60 T8.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “Complaint is regarding the known A/C evaporator failure in my 2019 Volvo XC60 Inscription with approximately 60,000 miles and Volvo’s subsequent denial of goodwill assistance.”

    Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771093
  • Air bags

    “I was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision involving my Volvo. The collision was essentially a head-on impact that occurred following a medical emergency.”

    Filed 08/21/2026 · ODI 11758471
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 08/17/2026 · ODI 11757528

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2019 Volvo XC60 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo XC60 have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Volvo XC60. The most recent, 23V001000 (reported January 5, 2023), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Volvo XC60 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: steering (1), visibility (1), forward collision avoidance (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Volvo XC60?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Volvo XC60?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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