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2021 Volvo V60 problems

The most common problem on the 2021 Volvo V60 is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical V60 model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
181
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2021 Volvo V60 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1

Recalls 3

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction batteryReported March 24, 2025 · 7,483 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.

Recall number 25V179000 · Recall details

Seat belts: rear/other: retractorReported September 1, 2021 · 19,149 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

Recall number 21V682000 · Recall details

Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleReported January 7, 2021 · 2,883 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury 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. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1‑888‑458‑1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.

Recall number 21V001000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Pedestrian alert soundsOpened January 27, 2023, closed August 7, 2023

the federal safety agency 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 under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.

DP22005

Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Volvo V60 181

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 181 bulletins for the 2021 Volvo V60

What 2021 Volvo V60 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 16, 2023 · Electrical · CO

This car has bricked itself in my garage twice in as many months. It is a Plug in hybrid and is plugged into power the entire time it breaks. This problem was preceded by my alarm randomly going off for 1 second and then stopping. This alarm problem just sounded off again a few minutes ago (less than a week from getting my car back from a week long stay at the dealership) I go camping and hiking and this car is totally unacceptable in how unreliable it is. The number of T8 volvos with similar issues... you can't pay 70k for a car you can't rely on. It's a year old. Unacceptable.

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Questions about the 2021 Volvo V60

Is the 2021 Volvo V60 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Volvo V60, fewer than a typical V60 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Volvo V60?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo V60 have?

3 recalls, covering electrical system, seat belts and air bags.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Volvo V60 electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 25V179000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

Is there a class action lawsuit over the Volvo V60?

Yes. New class action says Volvo's Google-based infotainment screens freeze and take climate and rearview camera with them (November 9, 2026).

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