2021 Volvo S60 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Volvo S60.

20202022
Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2021 Volvo S60 Problems

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

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Brakes

#32 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Volvo S60.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Volvo S60. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2021 Volvo S60

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~26,978 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.

21V682000Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor · Seat Belts:front:retractor · Seat Belts
~19,149 affected

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."

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2021 Volvo S60 — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Volvo S60 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Volvo S60 has 11 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Volvo S60?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints); Wipers & Visibility (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2021 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 26,978 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 2021 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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