Volvo XC60 VIN Number Check

Enter a Volvo XC60 VIN for a free NHTSA vPIC decode: build details, the generation it belongs to and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. Owner reports follow below.

VIN prefixYV4LYV

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Volvo XC60

About the Volvo XC60

Volvo has sold the XC60 in the US since the 2010 model year, and there have been two generations. The Gen 1 came first (2010–2017), and the Gen 2 took over for 2018–2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 39 vehicle recall campaigns and 668 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the Gen 2. Its 2022 and 2023 model years alone account for 129 of them, with owners bringing up electrical system most often and the brakes after that. EPA rates the Gen 1 at 18–27 mpg combined, while the Gen 2, whose lineup includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, gets 22–28 mpg, counting the plug-in hybrid on gas alone. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2010–2026

GenerationsGen 1 · Gen 2

NHTSA recall campaigns39

Owner complaints668 at NHTSA

Volvo XC60 photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Volvo XC60 generations

Two generations since the 2010 model year. The Gen 2 (2018–2026) has both the most owner complaints and the most recall campaigns (21).

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Gen 2

2018–20262nd generation

Photo: Shirley 501JFW, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2010201520202025

2018–2026· Generation 2 of 2

Gen 2 · 2nd generation

PlatformVolvo SPA

EPA combined mpg22–28

NHTSA recalls21

Engines (EPA)

2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2018–2022
2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, supercharged) · 2018–2022
2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, supercharged, plug-in hybrid) · 2018–2022
2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, plug-in hybrid) · 2022–2026
2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, mild hybrid) · 2023–2026
2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, supercharged, mild hybrid) · 2023

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD, FWD
automatic (2018–2026)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (127)Brakes (49)Forward collision avoidance (49)2 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 347 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Gen 2YV4102RL?M1······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2021 Volvo XC60 Inscription, built in Sweden

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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which XC60 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 39 campaigns on file for XC60 model years 2010–2026, and the 2019 shows up in more of them than any other year (9), ahead of the 2020 (8). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Volvo XC60 owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Complaints peak with the 2022 (74 of 668). Tap any bar or generation.

668NHTSA complaints, 2010–2026

43mention a crash

7mention a fire

40injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearGen 2: 347 complaints · most for the 2022 (74)

Top complaint areas · Gen 2

Mentions in 347 complaints, 2018–2026.

Electrical system127

Brakes49

Forward collision avoidance49

Rear camera / back-over prevention39

Lane departure33

Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors)26

Crashes 27Fires 0Injuries 25

2018–2026 (Gen 2)

NHTSA data summary

Electrical system owns this generation. Its 127 mentions are more than twice the next area, brakes (49). Complaints peak with the 2022 (74 of 347).

What XC60 owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2010–2017 (1st generation, P3)

Complaint counts are modest for this generation, so the data is thin. The most common NHTSA complaint for the 2010 and 2013 is water leaking into the cabin, most often through a poorly sealed windshield, which owners say can soak the footwells and damage electronics. CarComplaints lists fuel pump failure for 2010, a leaking sunroof and broken coil springs for 2013, excessive oil consumption and engine knock for 2015, and oil consumption needing new pistons, water leaks and engine failure for 2016. Recalls cover front seat belt cables that may fatigue, an air bag control unit on 2013 models and a starter fuse on 2016 models. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

What to check before buying

Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the seat belt cable and starter fuse recalls.
Check the carpets and footwells for water and look for stains along the top of the windshield.
Clear the sunroof drains.
Ask how much oil the engine uses and for piston and fuel pump repair records.
On the drive, listen for engine knock.

Sources (6) and method

Sources:

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

XC60 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid and plug-in XC60 versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

668complaints, 2010–2026

43mention a crash

7mention a fire

40injuries reported

Most complaints: 2022 (74), 2013 (66), 2010 (56)

2022 · 74 complaints

Crashes 3 · fires 0 · injuries 3

Electrical system34

Forward collision avoidance14

Unknown or other13

Back over prevention10

Lane departure8

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

XC60 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 58 XC60 versions for model years 2010–2026 (gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 122 g/mi, for the 2026 plug-in hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Gen 12010–2017

18–27 mpg · CO₂ 336–494 g/mi

Gen 22018–2026

22–28 mpg · plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone · 57–63 MPGe plug-in hybrid · CO₂ 122–395 g/mi

Model year2025

26combined MPG

343CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$3,150EPA yearly fuel cost

6/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

5/10Greenhouse gas rating

California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

GasHybridPlug-in hybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Plug-in hybrids: mpg is on gas alone; MPGe combines gas and electricity. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

XC60 vs Lexus RX vs BMW X3

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2018–2026. NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the XC60, against 13 for the Lexus RX and 40 for the BMW X3. Pick a range to compare.

Volvo XC60Gen 2

Model years 2018–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 21
NHTSA owner complaints: 347
EPA combined mpg: 22–28
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed: turbo, supercharged, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 127
Brakes 49
Forward collision avoidance 49

Lexus RX

Model years 2018–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 13
NHTSA owner complaints: 436
EPA combined mpg: 21–36
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.4, 2.5 L · 6-cyl 3.5 L
Also listed: hybrid, turbo, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Air bags 81
Electrical system 71
Fuel system 61

BMW X3

Model years 2018–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 40
NHTSA owner complaints: 653
EPA combined mpg: 16–29
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0, 3.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L
Also listed: turbo, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 184
Engine and cooling 130
Structure and body 81

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Volvo XC60 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an XC60

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Blue-gray Volvo XC60 (second generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: HJUdall, CC0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Before completing an XC60 purchase, locate the VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield and cross-check it against the door jamb sticker, B-pillar label, and spare tire well label in the trunk. The engine bay near the strut tower carries an additional stamp. XC60 safety systems include automatic braking and lane departure technology, VIN checks on used examples sometimes surface software recall completions related to these driver-assistance systems. The Gen 2 generation starts with the 2018 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (J for 2018) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Volvo XC60 VIN questions

Which Volvo XC60 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2022 leads with 74, ahead of the 2013 (66) and 2010 (56). Those first two alone make up 21% of the 668 XC60 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Volvo XC60 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 39 vehicle campaigns for model years 2010–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, Gen 2 leads with 21. Then come the Gen 1 (19), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Volvo XC60 recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 09V-477, 12V-101, 18V-589 and 25V-179. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which XC60 generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the Gen 1 is 2010–2017 and the Gen 2 2018–2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (J is 2018).

What fuel economy does the Volvo XC60 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2018–2026 Gen 2 at 22–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, with the plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone (57–63 MPGe on gas and electricity), up from 18–27 mpg for the 2010–2017 Gen 1 (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Volvo XC60 compare with the Lexus RX and BMW X3 on recalls?

For 2018–2026 models the XC60 has 21 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Lexus RX has 13, the BMW X3 40. Complaints run 347, 436 and 653 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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