2020 Volvo V60
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 2020
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2020 Volvo V60. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the vehicle started independently braking with the city safety warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-23
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
3 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Me and my partners safety was put at risk when the vehicleâs high pressure fuel pump went out, shut the car down, and left us stranded in the middle of two lane traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-08
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Wheels
1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.
Steering
1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering.
Seat belts
1 of 8 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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The new Volvo suppose to come with a safety belt warning for both driver and passenger but in one scenario it's not.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-23
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2020-04-09Forward collision avoidance20V144000 Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
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2021-07-02Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline21V414000 Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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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
2020 Volvo V60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V144000 · Forward collision avoidance
- Recall 21V414000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 25V179000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Volvo V60 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 2020 Volvo V60?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Volvo V60 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.