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2020 Volvo S60 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
33%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 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Volvo S60, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“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

“I own a 2020 Volvo S60 Momentum with approximately 58,000 miles. I am reporting a sunroof drainage system failure that caused extensive water intrusion and damage to electrical components. In October 2026, Volvo Cars of Brooklyn inspected my vehicle and confirmed in writing: Drains clogged causing water intrusion. The Volvo technician removed the seats and carpeting and discovered significant water accumulation beneath the carpeting, mold buildup, a corroded audio module, corroded wiring harness connectors, and damaged electrical wiring. …”

NHTSA complaint #11772138, filed 2026-10

“I turned the car on and got an error message that said the turn indicator system failed. After trying to clear the message from the dash using the button on the steering wheel, I discovered that nothing on the steering wheel was working, including the windshield wipers or any buttons on the steering wheel. I called the manufacturer and they told me not to drive it and they towed it to the dealer. The dealer said they had see this before as either a software issue or electrical issue and would need to replace the stalks and buttons.”

NHTSA complaint #11421793, filed 2021-06

“On two separate occasions in the past two months June 6 and Aug. 15, this vehicle experienced a severe unintended engine surge / unintended acceleration event while at a complete stop with my foot firmly on the brake. On both occasions, the engine RPMs spiked above 1,000 RPM, forcing the vehicle to pull heavily against the brakes as if trying to race forward into the intersection. On the most recent event (Aug. 15) when stopping at a red light it appeared that the supercharger kicked in, pulling against the brakes. Six or eight pedestrians were crossing directly in front of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11758721, filed 2026-08

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024627%
2022427%
2021450%
2020433%
2019624%
2016519%
2015915%
2014312%
201378%
20121714%
2009114%
2008110%
2007733%
2006310%
2005614%
20042111%
20035445%
20023619%
20013114%

Other parts of the 2020 Volvo S60

Brakes
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (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 29, 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