2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription
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- Photo: 2023 Volvo XC60 T8 R-Line front by LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLVO XC60 (SPA) China (38) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLVO XC60 (SPA) China (37) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Volvo XC60 T8 Ultra (MY25) interior by JzG, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed geartronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $60,650 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $60,650 |
| MSRP with Destination | $61,645 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L supercharged and turbocharged I4 + electric motors (PHEV) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.0 x 93.2 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Geartronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.25 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.029 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.95 |
| 4th Gear | 1.457 |
| 5th Gear | 1.221 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.809 |
| 8th Gear | 0.673 |
| Reverse | 4.015 |
| Final Drive | 3.329 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium / Electricity |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Volvo XC60. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 24, 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
NHTSA campaign 25V179000
Jan 5, 2023 · STEERING
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V001000
Sep 15, 2021 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Consequence: Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.
NHTSA campaign 21V716000
Jun 2, 2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V414000
Aug 25, 2020 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V503000
Mar 12, 2020 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V144000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2020 Volvo XC60PHEV
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Volvo XC60PHEV. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 VOLVO XC60. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.