2020 Volvo S60 problems

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · NJ

Vehicle came to a stop at a crosswalk approximately two minutes after start up/exiting a parking lot. Engine began revving uncommanded at high RPM with no accelerator input. Driver applied heavy brake pressure to hold the vehicle stationary while pedestrians crossed. Shifter could not be moved to neutral or park. Dashboard instructed driver to press and hold the start knob to shut down the engine; this worked. On restart, uncommanded revving resumed immediately and engine was shut down again. A third start approximately 5 minutes later was normal, and the vehicle was driven home without recurrence. If particular or unusual warning lights were displayed, driver did not notice them.

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Body, Electrical · NY

I own a 2020 Volvo S60 Momentum with approximately 58,000 miles. I am reporting a sunroof drainage system failure that caused extensive water intrusion and damage to electrical components. In October 2026, Volvo Cars of Brooklyn inspected my vehicle and confirmed in writing: "Drains clogged causing water intrusion." The Volvo technician removed the seats and carpeting and discovered significant water accumulation beneath the carpeting, mold buildup, a corroded audio module, corroded wiring harness connectors, and damaged electrical wiring. The rear bench seat was also saturated with water, and the technician recommended replacing it. Additionally, the interior hood release cable was found to be significantly rusted, although its connection to the leak has not been established. My primary safety concern is that water entered areas containing electrical wiring and electronic modules, potentially causing electrical malfunctions or loss of vehicle functions. Corrosion of the hood release cable may also interfere with opening the hood. I initially discovered water accumulating on the rear passenger-side floor. I was unaware that the sunroof drainage system was causing the problem. No associated dashboard warnings or electrical failures while driving have been reported. The failure and resulting damage were confirmed by an authorized Volvo dealership through a documented inspection and video recording. The affected components can be inspected through coordination with the dealership. The estimated repairs total approximately $8,000. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate whether the sunroof drainage system in 2020 Volvo S60 vehicles may allow water intrusion that damages electrical components and creates potential safety hazards.

Filed Aug 22, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · DC

On two separate occasions in the past two months June 6 and Aug. 15, this vehicle experienced a severe unintended engine surge / unintended acceleration event while at a complete stop with my foot firmly on the brake. On both occasions, the engine RPMs spiked above 1,000 RPM, forcing the vehicle to pull heavily against the brakes as if trying to race forward into the intersection. On the most recent event (Aug. 15) when stopping at a red light it appeared that the supercharger kicked in, pulling against the brakes. Six or eight pedestrians were crossing directly in front of the vehicle. If I had taken my foot of the brake I would have hit them. 1.June 12, 2026 Service Visit (RO #192480, attached): Following the June 6 incident, the vehicle was brought to Beyer Volvo Cars Falls Church, Va. The repair order explicitly notes:"Tech found the front sunroof drains to have clogged with dirt/debris and the floorboard to be full of water.""Interior was removed to dry out carpets and the sunroof drains were cleared." Clogged sunroof drains cause water ingress down the A pillar. 2.Diagnostic Code & Part Replacement: During this visit, fault code 161615 was retrieved. The technician noted "unable to duplicate the problem at this time" regarding the engine flare, and no physical inspection or remediation of the flooded wiring harnesses or module connectors beneath the carpet was performed. This same A6 electrical code 161615 was noted on a previous service on 25 Sep. 2025, (RO#184284, attached). There is clear precedent with the federal safety agency Recall 22V‑288 (of a different Volvo model, the XC40), where water intrusion into Volvo wiring harnesses caused corrosion and unintended acceleration. Given that my passenger footwell flooded prior to the engine surge, the CAN bus harness and floor connectors beneath that carpet must undergo a full electrical continuity and corrosion inspection, not just a surface drying. I am requesting further service by the dealer.

Filed Jun 4, 2026 · Brakes, Steering · NY

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Filed Jan 23, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MD

The car has “detected” a crash many times and automatically stopped even on the highway. It jerks and to slam on the brakes and then keeps going. It’s very dangerous and I have a strong theory it’s the model in general and not an isolated situation with my car.

Filed Jan 2, 2025 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 16,000 miles · FL · crash

The contact owns a 2020 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle erroneously drove forward and crashed into a second vehicle. The contact indicate that during the crash the collision avoidance feature did not activate. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2022 · Steering, Suspension · TX

It is unknown what caused this issue but ever since I bought my vehicle on April 5, 2021, I have been experiencing vibration issues when driving between 65-75 MPH. I have had my vehicle inspected at multiple Volvo Service Centers across Texas and no one can seem to figure out what is causing the vibration issues. My front rotors have been replaced 3 TIMES, my rear rotors have been replaced once, I have had multiple tire rotations, alignments and balancing from Volvo Service Centers and even from Discount Tire. With all of these items serviced/repaired/replaced, the vibration is still present in the steering wheel traveling at highway speeds. I went on a test drive today, 6/22/22, with a Volvo Service Technician and he confirmed that the vibration is valid. He also stated that the only thing left to do is to replace all 4 tires, at my cost, to see if the vibration goes away. He advised that when new cars are on the lot parked waiting to be sold, dealerships typically inflate the tires to about 50 PSI so as to avoid any "flat spots" on the tires. He also stated that many dealers also typically do not inflate tires on their new fleet due to the rough ride it causes. I have contacted Volvo regarding this issue without any remedy or advice. Additionally, my Volvo dealer cannot say for sure that they will reimburse me for tires, if I do choose to replace my current ones, even though this issue has been present since day 1.

Filed Dec 16, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · GA

Ongoing Problem as mentioned in Volvo's Technical Journal "Speed Dependent Vibrations at Highway Speeds" Ref No: TJ 20803.20.0 . At any speed of 75 mph and above the front continuously vibrates. The tires have been replaced two times in less than 2 weeks and road forced balanced by the dealership twice. The vibration does not go away. The dealership does not want to address the issue. The car is NEW.

Filed Jun 22, 2021 · Electrical, Visibility · NJ

I turned the car on and got an error message that said the turn indicator system failed. After trying to clear the message from the dash using the button on the steering wheel, I discovered that nothing on the steering wheel was working, including the windshield wipers or any buttons on the steering wheel. I called the manufacturer and they told me not to drive it and they towed it to the dealer. The dealer said they had see this before as either a software issue or electrical issue and would need to replace the stalks and buttons.

Filed May 13, 2021 · Brakes · 24,018 miles · VA

2020 volvo s60 t-6 r went in for service at volvo dealer, 5/12/21, mileage 24,018. Technician noted rear brakes less than 2mm & rotors grooved, needs to be replaced. I was told this is not under warranty, it's normal wear. This vehicle had service at the same dealer on 12/8/20, mileage 16,952 the service report stated, "brakes in the green 7mm or more". The vehicle is driven highway miles mainly, regardless of that fact, brake pads don't not wear down 5mm in 7,000 miles on a new car unless there's an underlying problem, there has already been a recall on the rear automatic park brake, seems likely that there's additional problems with the rear brakes. The replacement cost me $888.00