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What 11 owners told NHTSA about the 2026 Volvo XC60 Mhev

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (11)Visibility & wipers (5)Electrical system (3)Tires (2)Backup camera & sensors (1)Body & structure (1)Brakes (1)Driver assistance (1)

1 of 11 complaints match · Backup camera & sensors · clear filters

Apr 14, 2026Electrical systemBackup camera & sensorsDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions under different driving conditions, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. Additionally, while driving in a narrow driveway near a brick wall on an incline, the screen became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that a software reboot was needed. The owner declined the repair. The contact was provided a loaner; however, the dealer requested that the vehicle be returned. The contact had a physician's note stating that she needed a safe vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted to request a buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 5,917.

NHTSA ODI 11731157

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2026 Volvo XC60 Mhev verdict →