NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Volvo Xc60phev Safety Record
The 2020 Volvo Xc60phev has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Volvo XC60 PHEV has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning no star ratings or a computed Safety Index are available for this model year. The federal record shows a single recall campaign and one owner complaint on file. This limited data set neither confirms nor disproves the vehicle's crash safety; it merely reflects the extent of information available from NHTSA's non-crash data.
The 2020 Volvo XC60 PHEV was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign and a Light recall-and-complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Volvo Xc60phev?
The 2020 Volvo XC60 PHEV registers a single recall, related to the brake pedal pushrod screw joint in hybrid variants; this component is directly involved in the vehicle's stopping performance. In addition to this safety-relevant recall, a solitary electrical system complaint is on file with NHTSA. This complaint remains an unverified allegation and is not associated with any reported crash or injury. The XC60 PHEV's record of one recall and one owner complaint places it in the Light burden band, indicating a lower volume of federal safety actions and reports compared to other vehicles of its model year. No adjacent model years of the XC60 appear in our crash-test data to offer comparative context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Volvo Xc60phev have any recalls?
The 2020 Volvo XC60 PHEV has one recall on record, targeting service brakes, specifically the hydraulic pedals and linkages. The campaign covers a pushrod screw joint connecting the brake pedal assembly in certain hybrid models. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data on file, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES24V788000
Risk: A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10289.
Reported 2024-10-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Volvo Xc60phev?
One owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Volvo XC60 PHEV. That report involves the electrical system. It logged zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Volvo Xc60phev?
Before purchasing a used 2020 Volvo XC60 PHEV, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the brake pedal linkage recall has been remedied on that specific unit. An unresolved recall transfers with ownership.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2020 Volvo XC60 PHEV, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this model year.
- One recall is on record for this model year, covering the brake pedal hydraulic pushrod screw joint in certain 2020 hybrid vehicles including the XC60; owners should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- One owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA involving the electrical system; it is an unverified allegation with no crash, fire, injury, or death recorded in the federal file.
- The Light burden band reflects the low volume of recalls and complaints in the federal record for this model year and is not a measure of crash performance or a substitute for a crash-test rating.
FAQ2020 Volvo Xc60phev safety questions
Was the 2020 Volvo Xc60phev crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Volvo Xc60phev have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2020 Volvo Xc60phev. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Volvo Xc60phev?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2020 Volvo Xc60phev. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Xc60phev 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.