Recalls
5campaigns
1 electrical · 1 steering · 1 brake
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
48filed
Owner reports, 2016–2025 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
27mpg combined
$2,419/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2 L 4-cyl· 8-speed automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo XC60. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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High-Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
85.5% repairedof 7,483 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V179000
Listed for 2021 Volvo XC60. Not checked against your VIN.
Steering Wheel May Lock Up
Steering
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
- Consequence
- A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.
96% repairedof 74 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V001000
Listed for 2021 Volvo XC60. Not checked against your VIN.
Rotor and Shaft May Separate Causing a Loss of ABS
Service brakes, hydraulic
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
- Consequence
- Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.
100% repairedof 9 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V716000
Listed for 2021 Volvo XC60. Not checked against your VIN.
Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
98.3% repairedof 19,149 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V682000
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SRS Control Unit Can Detach
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
- Consequence
- A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.
98.8% repairedof 2,883 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V001000
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Owner complaints (48)
48 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
4involved a crash
0involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 29.2% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 22.9% |
| Service brakes | 9 | 18.8% |
| Lane departure | 7 | 14.6% |
| Steering | 7 | 14.6% |
| Engine | 6 | 12.5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 12.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 10.4% |
| Air bags | 2 | 4.2% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4.2% |
How 2021 compares with other XC60 years
Best and worst XC60 years →201638
201716
201836
201936
202022
202148
202274
202354
202423
202535
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 38 | 3 |
| 2017 | 16 | 4 |
| 2018 | 36 | 5 |
| 2019 | 36 | 8 |
| 2020 | 22 | 6 |
| 2021 | 48 | 5 |
| 2022 | 74 | 6 |
| 2023 | 54 | 5 |
| 2024 | 23 | 2 |
| 2025 | 35 | 3 |
This year (2021)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 27 mpg combined
27
mpg combined
26
city
28
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 196 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,419per year
$202per month
556gallons a year
Miles ÷ 27 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 26 / 28 / 27 | $3,050 | 196 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | $3,300 | 359 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 375 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | $3,550 | 386 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2021 XC60 for sale?
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Where to next
2021 Volvo XC60 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo XC60 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 25V179000 (electrical), 23V001000 (steering), 21V716000 (brake), 21V682000 (seat belt), 21V001000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Volvo XC60 problems?
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (14), Unknown or other (11), Service brakes (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Volvo XC60 get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 26 city, 28 highway and 27 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2021 XC60 compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Volvo XC60 model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (16) and the 2021 the most (48). The 2021 drew 48. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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