2021 Volvo XC60 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%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 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Volvo XC60, 4% of the 49 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Serpentine belt failure at 70K miles. Was driving back home when I felt the traction misbehaving and the check engine light came on. Was able to get home safely and brought the car to the garage the next open day. During inspection, serpentine belt was found missing 1 rib and was caught in splash fan. Had to pay almost $1000 to replace it as insurance had run out a couple months prior. Volvo tech said it was almost surely a defect in the belt as these last typically ~150k miles and they had seen other such recent cases of early failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11705446, filed 2025-12“The contact owned a 2021 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate and the brakes failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into a nearby fence causing the vehicle to flip. The air bags did deploy. The contact received injuries to their right shoulder and left knee. Medical attention was needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and had not been deemed totaled as of yet however, damage to the vehicle would be considered unrepairable. The dealer was informed of the incident however they were unable to assist. …”
NHTSA complaint #11433852, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
- 11033734May 7, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
- 10249190Jan 4, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Transmission Shifts From D or R to P Immediately After Starting. This symptom can occur if the driver changes the position of the gear shifter from P…
- 10202429Jun 10, 2021BEV, PHEV Battery, and Powertrain Lift Table.
- 10190808Mar 23, 2021This is a Technical Journal: T8: Intermittent hesitation in reverse. A temporary fix is to push the gearshift lever into Drive, drive the vehicle forward a small amount, and then…
- 10186182Dec 19, 2020This is a Technical Journal: *This journal is re-written in its entirety. The ERAD (Electrical Rear Axle Drive) consists of two main parts, a transmission and an electrical…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 13% |
| 2016 | 2 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2021 Volvo XC60
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
9 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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology