Most common 2021 Volvo V60 problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo V60 complaints by model year
Best V60 years: 2011, 2012, 2013. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016. Compare all years →
2021 Volvo V60 recalls (3)
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor
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.
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.
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2021 Volvo V60:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
2021 Volvo V60 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 28 / 33 / 30 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 23 / 34 / 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 22 / 31 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Volvo V60 a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2021 V60 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the V60 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Volvo V60?
The electrical system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo V60 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2021 Volvo V60, the most recent from March 24, 2025 (traction battery). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Volvo V60?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015 and 2016. See the full Volvo V60 years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.