2021 Volvo XC60 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 18%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Volvo XC60, 18% of the 49 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“After 5 times of phantom breaking at high speed I took the car to Betten Volvo. The did a system update to try to correct. The car has now 3 times in 2 weeks again triggered the break at highway speed. I have another appointment scheduled April 21, 2026. Having the brake applied for no reason at this speed is extremely jarring and dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11730370, filed 2026-04“Rotor seems to have worn out much quicker than expected. When I break, I can feel certain vibration / bumps. When breaking while going down on a hill, front break also has made screeching noise. Steering feels stiff at times. generally, I have always been topping up gas more than the advertised mileage performance / EPA”
NHTSA complaint #11684241, filed 2025-09“I brought the car to the Volvo dealer for my 20,000 miles service. They told me that the rear rotors and pads are worn and need to be replaced. The front brakes are fine. I think that this is a design flaw. No one expects the rear brakes to wear first, and certainly not after only 20,000 miles!”
NHTSA complaint #11485300, filed 2022-09“Around 10/26/2024 I purchased a 2021 Volvo XC60 from Carvana. Carvana sells vehicles with a 100 day limited warranty. The manufacturer warranty was expired at this time. Carvana states they do an inspection of the vehicle prior to delivery. When I received the vehicle, I noticed the steering wheel would vibrate hard when I came to a stop. I took the Volvo to the local Volvo dealership to perform a full multi-point inspection. They found that the brake pads were at 1-2 MM with warped rotors on the front wheels. The back wheels had 3 MM brake pads. …”
NHTSA complaint #11626930, filed 2024-11“I’ve taken the vehicle back to dealership several times and they say nothing is wrong with it. The steering wheel vibrates at high speeds or when backing into parking spaces. Loud noise when backing into parking spaces, possibly brakes or steering. Engines unusually loud when starting up. Windshield just spilt all the way across when car was sitting for 5 days in august, not from rocks on road. Vehicle has unusually low mileage of 16-18 mpg city & hyw driving. Brakes are noisy- I thought they were crack when I purchased last year. …”
NHTSA complaint #11490467, filed 2022-10Related recalls
- 21V716000Sep 15, 2021Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the…Covers: Volvo XC60 2020–2021, XC90 2020–2021, S90 2021
Related service bulletins
- 10249194Jan 18, 2024This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Download the available total upgrade software.
- 10241657Jun 12, 2023Parking brake
- 10236772Apr 28, 2023Vibration/shudder while braking
- 10249382Mar 16, 2023DIM message ?Parking brake service required?
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 13% |
| 2023 | 9 | 17% |
| 2022 | 6 | 8% |
| 2021 | 9 | 18% |
| 2020 | 4 | 18% |
| 2019 | 8 | 22% |
| 2018 | 7 | 19% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2021 Volvo XC60
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Volvo XC60
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.
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