DecodedCarsVolvo XC60
19 model years from 2009 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2009–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 18–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2017)
- Recalls
- 35 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2022 (75)
- Fewest problems
- 2015
- Interest
- 11,570 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 XC60 in brief
The 2026 Volvo XC60 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,120 lb (4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (28 city / 30 highway), 8% better than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the visibility/wiper.
The Volvo XC60 has 19 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 28 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (169), unknown or other (122), visibility/wiper (79).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2022 is the year to avoid.
2019 has the most recalls (8); all years together count 35 campaigns and 634 owner complaints.
How the 2009 XC60 compares
The 2009 Volvo XC60 is a SUV - offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway), 2% better than the 2009 SUV - average of 17.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel.
About the Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2008.
From the Wikipedia article "Volvo XC60", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 XC60 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 455 hp, versus about 275 hp for similar 2026 models.
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 XC60
24 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 4 crash reports
Year to avoid2022 XC60
75 owner complaints · 7 recalls · 3 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
XC60 changes by model year
- 2023
- New hybrid version
- 2018
- New body dimensions: 1.9 in longer, wheelbase +3.9 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New plug-in hybrid version
- 2017
- Engines dropped: 2.5L 5-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2016
- Engine dropped: 3.2L 6-cyl
- 2015
- Engines added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 5-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 21 to 27
- 2014
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2013
- Lightest version 179 lb lighter
- 2010
- Engine added: 3.2L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 21
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 19 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 185 in | 4,120 lb | Not rated | 3 | 16 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 185 in | 4,120 lb | Not rated | 4 | 37 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 185 in | 4,120 lb | Not rated | 3 | 24 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 185 in | 4,120 lb | Not rated | 6 | 55 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 184.6 in | 4,120 lb | Not rated | 7 | 75 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 184.6 in | 4,120 lb | Not rated | 5 | 50 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 184.6 in | 4,114 lb | Not rated | 7 | 23 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 184.6 in | 4,114 lb | Not rated | 8 | 37 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 184.6 in | 4,114 lb | Not rated | 5 | 36 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 182.7 in | 4,266 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 16 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 182.7 in | 4,266 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 38 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 182.3 in | 4,251 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 47 |
| 2014 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,949 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 10 |
| 2013 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,949 lb | Not rated | 3 | 65 |
| 2012 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 182.3 in | 4,127 lb | Not rated | 3 | 42 |
| 2011 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 182.3 in | 4,127 lb | Not rated | 4 | 25 |
| 2010 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 182.3 in | 4,127 lb | Not rated | 3 | 38 |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2026 XC60
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi Q5 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →