Model year
2021 Volvo S60
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2021 Volvo S60 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), VISIBILITY/WIPER (3). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–30 mpg combined and 47 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,750–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 223 complaints
- 2002 186 complaints
- 2003 120 complaints
- 2004 198 complaints
- 2005 44 complaints
- 2006 31 complaints
- 2007 21 complaints
- 2008 10 complaints
- 2009 7 complaints
- 2011 5 complaints
- 2012 121 complaints
- 2013 87 complaints
- 2014 25 complaints
- 2015 58 complaints
- 2016 26 complaints
- 2017 17 complaints
- 2018 4 complaints
- 2019 25 complaints
- 2020 12 complaints
- 2021 8 complaints
- 2022 15 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2024 22 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
Recalls
25V179000 · Mar 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; 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.
23V780000 · Nov 21, 2023
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.
21V682000 · Sep 1, 2021
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; 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.…
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | NHTSA photo |
| T5 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | NHTSA photo |
| T6 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | NHTSA photo |
| T8 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| T8 Polestar Engineered 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| S60 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| S60 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| S60 AWD PHEV · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 28 | 33 | 30 | 47.0 | 510 | $2,750 |
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