The 2021 Volvo S60 is associated with 8 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER, accounting for 2 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 27 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 69 MPGe (30 MPG on gasoline) with up to 22 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 8 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER (2 / 25%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 25–27 MPG (4 variants • PHEV up to 69 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| S60 AWD PHEV Plug-in Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 70 MPGe (28 MPG) | 68 MPGe (33 MPG) | 69 MPGe (30 MPG) | 22 mi EV (510 mi total) | $2,550 / yr |
| S60 FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 34 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| S60 AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| S60 AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 32 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2021 Volvo S60.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 Volvo S60 models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2021 Volvo S60 problems & component breakdown (5 categories) →
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10254.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.
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