repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
2020 Volvo S60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2020 Volvo S60, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-179 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Volvo S60 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Service brakes
5Electrical system
3Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
3Steering
2Engine
2Suspension
1Wheels
1Power train
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2020 Volvo S60 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Risk. If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other S60 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S60 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Volvo S60, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What S60 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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…
MY 2020 S60 T5 R-DESIGN HAD 3 BROKEN SENSORS, A SAFETY RECALL, MALFUNCTIONING BRAKES WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO VEER, AND MOST RECENTLY A LEAKING A/C HOSE. ALL PROBLEMS FROM THE FACTORY (OUT OF THIN AIR) WITHIN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS OF MY LEASE. AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO VOLVO CAR USA, I WAS OFFERED…
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