2020 Volvo S60 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Volvo S60.

20192021
Complaints
20
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2020 Volvo S60 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Brakes

#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Volvo S60.

Brakes
4
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Crashes
Fires
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Electrical Faults
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Suspension Failures
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Unintended Acceleration
1
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Wipers & Visibility
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Wheel Issues
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Recalls for 2020 Volvo S60

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~214,984 vehicles.

25V179000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery · Electrical System:software
~7,483 affected

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.

23V780000Air Bags:frontal
~346 affected

Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

21V414000Wiring & Fuses · Fuel Pump
~85,550 affected

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.

20V144000Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · Forward Collision Avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ Recognition
~121,605 affected

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. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.

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2020 Volvo S60 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Volvo S60 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Volvo S60 has 20 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Volvo S60?
Top reported problems: Brakes (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2020 Volvo S60?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Volvo S60 include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2020 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 214,984 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2020 Volvo S60?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volvo S60 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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