repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
2021 Volvo S60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2021 Volvo S60, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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 August 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MoCars, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Volvo S60 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
3Visibility/wiper
2Service brakes
1Engine
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 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 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during 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
2021 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
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Volvo S60, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What S60 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 long cracks by the next day. If someone's hand…
The high voltage coolant heater failed. It will not heat when running solely on battery. Defrost therefore will not get warm to clear windshield
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 catastrophic failure of wide angle module (WAM) and…
Own a 2021 S60?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.