Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2020 Volvo S60 recalls
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery · Electrical system: software
NHTSA campaign 25V179000 · reported March 24, 2025 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 7,483 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
- The risk
- A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
Air bags: frontal
NHTSA campaign 23V780000 · reported November 21, 2023 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 346 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
- The risk
- An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10254.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump · Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers
NHTSA campaign 21V414000 · reported June 2, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 85,550 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
- The risk
- Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking · Forward collision avoidance: software, pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition
NHTSA campaign 20V144000 · reported March 12, 2020 · Volvo Car USA LLC · 121,605 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
- The risk
- If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 19, 2026 · Electrical system
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."…
Aug 22, 2026 · Electrical system
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…
Jun 4, 2026 · Service brakes
See attached document for complaint.
Jan 23, 2025 · Service brakes
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.
Jan 2, 2025 · Forward collision avoidance · 16,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2020 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle erroneously drove forward and crashed into a second vehicle. The contact indicate that during the crash the collision avoidance feature did not activate. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 19, 2026.