Vehicle shown in this step: 2014 Volvo XC60 T6 3.0L 6 Cyl. Turbo
Procedure notes
The brake lights on your 2026 Volvo XC60 illuminate when you hit the brake pedal and help prevent you from being rear ended by the cars behind you. Brake light bulbs grow dimmer over time and eventually burn out. See how to change the brake lights on your 2026 Volvo XC60. The first step is to locate the brake light socket in your XC60. Remove the brake light socket and then replace the burnt out brake light bulb. When you replace the brake light bulb on your XC60, be careful not to touch the bulb directly with your fingers - the oil from your skin will cause the area that you touched to burn hotter than the rest of the bulb, which causes the bulb to burn out quicker.
If you are going to replace a bulb in your housing, it is a good idea to replace all of them. Not only will the lights on your XC60 be brighter, you decrease the likelihood you will need to change any of the bulbs again in the near future. A burnt out bulb in the taillight cluster of your XC60 is an excuse for a police officer to pull you over. Check your bulbs frequently and change burnt bulbs promptly.