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2020 Volvo S60

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
32
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls4
Complaints0
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2020 Volvo S60

4 recalls
0 complaints
32 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
0
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V144000high

    Forward collision avoidance · automatic emergency braking

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

    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.

  • 21V414000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

    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.

  • 23V780000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    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.

  • 25V179000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    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.

Consumer complaints

No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.

Nothing on file. Newer model years often have few complaints simply because fewer cars are on the road yet.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

27

City

39

Hwy

32

Comb

Annual cost
$1,641
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

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Common problems

Volvo S60 problems

102 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V179000

    A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V780000

    An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

  3. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  5. Recall

    Recall 21V414000

    Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.