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2020 Volvo V60 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Volvo V60.

3
recalls
8
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2020 Volvo V60 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.

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.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Jun 6, 2026 · Unknown or other

I took my car in for the 90,000 mile general service at the Volvo dealership. While rotating my tires the tech providing the service noted that the front left suspension fork was broken. The tech and Volvo were unable to provide an explanation for how the damage could have occurred. There was no other notable damage…

Mar 19, 2026 · Engine

I am reporting an ongoing and worsening defect condition involving a Volvo vehicle that has displayed repeated power steering / steering failure warnings and is now also showing additional symptoms consistent with a possible turbo / emissions-related failure. The steering-related warnings have remained active and…

May 8, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system

Me and my partners safety was put at risk when the vehicle’s high pressure fuel pump went out, shut the car down, and left us stranded in the middle of two lane traffic. What was scarier was how the vehicle couldn’t be manually overridden to shift into neutral to push the vehicle to safety away from oncoming traffic…

Nov 28, 2022 · Electrical system

THE MAIN DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY WENT BLANK WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. IMPORTANT OPERATING INFORMATION SUCH VEHICLE SPEED, TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS, FUEL REMAINING ETC., WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE DRIVER. THE CENTER DISPLAY FOR THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS ALSO GONE BLANK TWICE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE SINCE I…

Oct 2, 2021 · Service brakes

The brake rotors exceed the manufacturers run out specifications and tolerances. This has been happening vehicles as early as 2018 model year. In my specific case I bought the car with 3600 miles on it as a certified vehicle from a Volvo dealership. On my drive home I could feel the braking pulsation in the steering…

V60 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2017 6300
2018 2100
2019 3200
2020 3800
2021 3100
2022 3000
2023 4200

All Volvo V60 years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Volvo V60, 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 2020 Volvo V60?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by service brakes (3).
How many 2020 Volvo V60 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 June 6, 2026.