2021 Volvo Xc60 Problems

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Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Volvo Xc60.

20202022
Complaints
69
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
26

Worst 2021 Volvo Xc60 Problems

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

#111 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:18,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Crash-related:1
#38 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Volvo Xc60.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11118,000 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER91
SERVICE BRAKES81
ENGINE618,000 mi
STEERING645,000 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3
AIR BAGS21
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING21
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS21
SEAT BELTS2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION11
SEATS1
TIRES117,000 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR1

Recalls for 2021 Volvo Xc60

26 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~192,240 vehicles.

25V179000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
~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.

25V179000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
~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.

25V179000ELECTRICAL 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.

25V179000ELECTRICAL 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.

25V179000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
~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.

25V179000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
~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.

25V179000ELECTRICAL 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.

25V179000ELECTRICAL 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.

23V001000STEERING
~74 affected

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.

23V001000STEERING
~74 affected

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.

+ 16 more recalls

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