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2020 Volvo S60 Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
42%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
7,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Volvo S60, 42% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“'the brake fluid is low stop safely' message came on at less than 87 miles on the odometer while the engine was running on my driveway. A Volvo dealer stated the following: fluid was low no external leak found topped off brake fluid to full mark 'the brake fluid is low stop safely' message came on again at less than 191 miles on the odometer while I was driving on a local road at about 35 miles an hour speed.”

NHTSA complaint #11297043, filed 2020-01, 190 miles

“My 2020 S60 t5 r-design had 3 broken sensors, a safety recall, malfunctioning brakes which caused the car to veer, and most recently a leaking A/C hose. All problems from the factory (out of thin air) within the first 12 months of my lease. After numerous complaints to Volvo car USA, I was offered a generic and dismissive answer that Volvo 'is not in the position' to offer a trade assist or any help. No explanation to a loyal Volvo customer. They're simply 'sorry' that I had to take off work to service their car and was told to uber home (no courtesy loaner). …”

NHTSA complaint #11394308, filed 2021-02, 7,500 miles

“2020 Volvo S60 t-6 r went in for service at Volvo dealer, 5/12/21, mileage 24,018. Technician noted rear brakes less than 2mm & rotors grooved, needs to be replaced. I was told this is not under warranty, it's normal wear. This vehicle had service at the same dealer on 12/8/20, mileage 16,952 the service report stated, brakes in the green 7mm or more . …”

NHTSA complaint #11416437, filed 2021-05, 24,018 miles

“The car has “detected” a crash many times and automatically stopped even on the highway. It jerks and to slam on the brakes and then keeps going. It’s very dangerous and I have a strong theory it’s the model in general and not an isolated situation with my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11638095, filed 2025-01

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024418%
2022213%
2021225%
2020542%
201928%
201716%
201614%
201558%
201356%
201265%
2007210%
2006516%
200525%
200495%
200343%
200221%
200163%

Other parts of the 2020 Volvo S60

Electrical system
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Volvo S60

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology