NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Volvo V60 Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Volvo V60 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Volvo V60. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Volvo V60 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Volvo V60, describing incidents dated March 1, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11512182 · Filed
This car has bricked itself in my garage twice in as many months. It is a Plug in hybrid and is plugged into power the entire time it breaks. This problem was preceded by my alarm randomly going off for 1 second and then stopping. This alarm problem just sounded off again a few minutes ago (less…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 Volvo V60 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
High-Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
NHTSA #25V179000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported March 24, 2025 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 7,483 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10312 · Owners notified May 14, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #21V682000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Retractor · NHTSA notice
Reported September 1, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 19,149 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10111 · Owners notified October 12, 2021
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
SRS Control Unit Can Detach
NHTSA #21V001000 · Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · NHTSA notice
Reported January 7, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,883 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10068 · Owners notified February 15, 2021
Defect description
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
Safety consequence
A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Volvo V60 model years
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