2021 Volvo S60 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2021 Volvo S60, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 2021 Volvo S60
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Traction battery (electrical system) and software (electrical system)
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.
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…
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Air bags: frontal
Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at…
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Retractor (seat belts) and seat belts
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Volvo S60 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The "Maintenance Mode" required to change the wiper blades malfunctioned, and the wipers- without the rubber blades attached- suddenly smashed onto the windshield, creating a large star crack/shatter,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
“Air conditioning evaporator core is leaking refrigerant into cabin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 15, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Volvo S60 (S60 AWD, S60 AWD PHEV, S60 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–30 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 21–28 / 32–34 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volvo S60 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S60 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2000 Volvo S60 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Volvo S60 | 8 | 223 |
| 2002 Volvo S60 | 8 | 186 |
| 2003 Volvo S60 | 6 | 120 |
| 2004 Volvo S60 | 5 | 198 |
| 2005 Volvo S60 | 3 | 44 |
| 2006 Volvo S60 | 3 | 31 |
| 2007 Volvo S60 | 2 | 21 |
| 2008 Volvo S60 | 2 | 10 |
| 2009 Volvo S60 | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 Volvo S60 | 6 | 5 |
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 8 | 121 |
| 2013 Volvo S60 | 4 | 87 |
| 2014 Volvo S60 | 3 | 25 |
| 2015 Volvo S60 | 2 | 58 |
| 2016 Volvo S60 | 4 | 25 |
| 2017 Volvo S60 | 5 | 17 |
| 2018 Volvo S60 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 Volvo S60 | 4 | 25 |
| 2020 Volvo S60 | 4 | 11 |
| 2021 Volvo S60 | 3 | 8 |
| 2022 Volvo S60 | 4 | 15 |
| 2023 Volvo S60 | 6 | 3 |
| 2024 Volvo S60 | 3 | 21 |
| 2025 Volvo S60 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Volvo S60
How do I know if my 2021 Volvo S60 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2021 Volvo S60; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V682000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
- XC901,528 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
- XC70417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.