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2021 Volvo S60: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2021 Volvo S60 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
14
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
30 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,800
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 30 mpg |
Recalls
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryMar 24, 2025 · campaign 25V179000
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.
Air Bags › FrontalNov 21, 2023 · campaign 23V780000
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.
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › RetractorSep 1, 2021 · campaign 21V682000
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
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Other years of the Volvo S60
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2021 Volvo S60 have?
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (4), body, glass & interior (3), brakes (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo S60 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Volvo S60 get?
Up to 30 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.