2021 Volvo S60 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2021 Volvo S60 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).

3Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2021 Volvo S60 recalls

High-Voltage Battery Short Circuit Can Cause Fire

Recall 25V179Mar 24, 20257,483 vehicles affected

The high-voltage traction battery may experience an internal short circuit within a battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.

Loose Passenger Air Bag Can Deploy Improperly in a Crash

Recall 23V780Nov 21, 2023346 vehicles affected

Certain Volvo S60 vehicles from model years 2019 through 2024 may have a passenger front air bag that is not secured properly.

Seat Belts May Not Lock Child Seats Securely

Recall 21V682Sep 1, 202119,149 vehicles affected

Certain seat belt retractors can deactivate early, which may stop the automatic locking feature from holding a child restraint system firmly in place.

Most common 2021 Volvo S60 problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System4
Unknown Or Other3
Visibility/Wiper3
Service Brakes2
Engine1
Steering1

What owners report

2026-08-19, 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 of the wipers, it would have been cut or broken by the force/sharp edge. The "Maintenance Mode" should not disengage unless the car is seriously jostled or put into gear (did not occur). This malfunction of the system is a safety concern in itself and has created a secondary safety concern with the severely damaged windshield. A case was opened with Volvo Corporate on XXX (case
2026-05-15, Unknown Or Other
Air conditioning evaporator core is leaking refrigerant into cabin
2026-02-27, 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
2025-11-29, Electrical System
2021 Volvo S60 T8 AWD, VIN [XXX] , ~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 components (incl. front camera and wipers). Description: After moderate rain, a large amount of water was discovered under the front passenger seat. The vehicle began displaying multiple warning messages (camera faults, wiper faults). The authorized Volvo retailer diagnosed failure of the WAM and other modules due to water intrusion originating from the sunroof drainage system.
2025-07-25, Unknown Or Other
Tire has a defect

2021 Volvo S60 questions

Does the 2021 Volvo S60 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Volvo S60: High-Voltage Battery Short Circuit Can Cause Fire; Loose Passenger Air Bag Can Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Seat Belts May Not Lock Child Seats Securely. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Unknown Or Other (3), Visibility/Wiper (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Volvo S60 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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