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Volvo S60Model year report

2021 Volvo S60 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Volvo S60 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2021 Volvo S60. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and visibility (3). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 229 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the traction battery and 81 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While I was going down a small side street that is a hill, the air conditioning system suddenly went off and immediately the entire car's mechanisms ceased. The engine stopped and the car was unstearable and the brakes were not working. I had my foot on the brake and that was not responsive, the car slid with all electrical systems not working and the brake not holding the car or stopping the movement of the car. I could not start the car to get the engine going.I could not stop nor start the car that slid into a major street that is a thoroughfare for a hospital. …”

NHTSA complaint #11418969, filed 2021-05

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The Maintenance Mode required to change the wiper blades malfunctioned, and the wipers- without the rubber blades attached- suddenly smashed onto the windshield, creating a large star crack/shatter, which spread across the entire windshield in two long cracks by the next day. If someone's hand had been in the path of the wipers, it would have been cut or broken by the force/sharp edge. The Maintenance Mode should not disengage unless the car is seriously jostled or put into gear (did not occur). …”

NHTSA complaint #11758056, filed 2026-08

Brakes: “I believe that there is a material or design defect in the front brakes of this car that is leading to the premature failure of the front brake rotors. Two sets of front brake rotors have been replaced on the car due to excessive warping in the first 15K miles of operation. I purchased the car in June 2022 as a certified used car with roughly 9K miles on it. As soon as I drove it I could tell the brakes had a problem due to a high vibration level in steering wheel and throughout the car upon brake application above 30 mph. The dealer agreed and replaced the front rotors. …”

NHTSA complaint #11560138, filed 2023-12

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202120222023202520263
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Volvo S60. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
S60 T5 · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 4555 · 9.9% risk
S60 T5 · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 4555 · 9.9% risk
S60 T6 · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 4555 · 9.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2021 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2020: same overall rating; 2022: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 Volvo S60 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S60 AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223326$3,150
S60 AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic213225$3,300
S60 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233427$3,050
S60 AWD PHEV2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic283330 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2021 Volvo S60 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 229 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 229 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo S60

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20242213,0004530—Too new
20221542,0004530—Rising
20218—3527—Not enough data
20201211,7506527—Not enough data
20192515,3005—2857 · TypicalStable
20171742,4276529—Stable
20162733,000452929 · FewerFalling
20155947,535252941 · TypicalRising
20142531,000352420 · FewerStable
20138753,000452467 · MoreFalling
201212178,500852394 · MoreFalling
2011513,1506—21—Not enough data
20097106,7503—22—Not enough data
20081051,5002—22—Not enough data
20072156,9182—22—Falling
20063146,5623—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20054455,5003—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200419879,1225—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200312079,6956—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200218689,1268—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200122380,5008—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Volvo S60 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Volvo S60 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2021 Volvo S60 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Volvo S60 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2021 Volvo S60 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2021 Volvo S60 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2021 Volvo S60 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Volvo S60 get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Volvo S60 (S60 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 23 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.