2021 Volvo S60
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 223 |
| 2002 | 186 |
| 2003 | 120 |
| 2004 | 198 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 121 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
4 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
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, which spread across the entire windshield in two...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-19
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
2021 Volvo S60 T8 AWD, VIN [XXX] , ~71k miles Component: SUNROOF / DRAINAGE SYSTEM / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Summary: Water entered the passenger compartment through clogged sunroof drain hoses and accumulated under the front passenger seat, causing...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-29
While I was going down a small side street that is a hill, the air conditioning system suddenly went off and immediately the entire car's mechanisms ceased. The engine stopped and the car was unstearable and the brakes were not working.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-29
Also filed under Steering and engine
Visibility/wiper
3 of 8 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Service brakes
2 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
I believe that there is a material or design defect in the front brakes of this car that is leading to the premature failure of the front brake rotors.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-14
Steering
1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering.
Engine
1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-10-12Seat belts21V682000 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.
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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2024-01-05Air bags23V780000 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 1-800-458-1552.
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2025-05-14Electrical system25V179000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Volvo S60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V682000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V780000 · Air bags
- Recall 25V179000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Volvo S60 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volvo S60?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo S60 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.