What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volvo S60?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).

How many 2021 Volvo S60 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Volvo S60 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Volvo S60.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2021 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.

Seat belts: rear/other, retractor · Seat belts: front, retractor · Seat belts

NHTSA campaign 21V682000 · reported September 1, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 19,149 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system4
Unknown or other3
Visibility/wiper3
Service brakes2
Engine1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 19, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
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…

May 15, 2026 · Unknown or other
Air conditioning evaporator core is leaking refrigerant into cabin

Feb 27, 2026 · Electrical system
The high voltage coolant heater failed. It will not heat when running solely on battery. Defrost therefore will not get warm to clear windshield

Nov 29, 2025 · Electrical system
2021 Volvo S60 T8 AWD, VIN […] , ~71k miles Component: SUNROOF / DRAINAGE SYSTEM / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Summary: Water entered the passenger compartment through clogged sunroof drain hoses and accumulated under the front passenger seat, causing catastrophic failure of wide angle module (WAM) and related electronic…

Jul 25, 2025 · Unknown or other
Tire has a defect

S60 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2018	1	4	0	0
2019	4	25	1	2
2020	4	12	1	0
2021	3	8	0	0
2022	4	15	0	0
2023	6	3	0	0
2024	3	22	5	0

Across all years, the 2001 S60 has the most complaints (223). All Volvo S60 years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Volvo S60 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 Volvo S60, the most recent reported on March 24, 2025 (Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, Electrical system: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volvo S60?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).
How many 2021 Volvo S60 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 19, 2026.