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2020 Volvo XC60 recalls & problems

The 2020 Volvo XC60 has 6 safety recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints22filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2020 Volvo XC60 in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemMar 24, 2025

Propulsion system › Traction battery

Recall 25V1790007,483 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

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

Components: Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery; Electrical system › Software

SteeringJan 5, 2023

Steering

Recall 23V00100074 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Service brakes, hydraulicSep 15, 2021

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 21V7160009 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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.

Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Service brakes, hydraulic

Electrical systemJun 2, 2021

Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 21V41400085,550 vehicles

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

Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Visibility/wiperAug 25, 2020

Visibility/wiper

Recall 20V50300087,226 vehicles

Problem
Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.
Risk
The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10044.

Components: Visibility/wiper; Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

Forward collision avoidanceMar 12, 2020

Automatic emergency braking

Recall 20V144000121,605 vehicles

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.
Risk
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Components: Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking; Forward collision avoidance › Software › Pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2020 Volvo XC60 T5 SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk14.7%

Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: Standard

2020 Volvo XC60 T5 SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.5%

Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: Standard

2020 Volvo XC60 T6 SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk14.7%

Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: Standard

2020 Volvo XC60 T8 SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: Standard

2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: Standard

2020 Volvo XC60 NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2020 Volvo XC60 NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

XC60 FWD

24mpg combined
City / highway22 / 29 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

XC60 AWD

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 27 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

XC60 AWD

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 27 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical system8001—
Unknown or other5001—
Service brakes4001—
Air bagsSrs malfunction warning lamp/light2000—
Engine2000—
Wheels2000—
Visibility1000—
Visibility/wiper1000—
TiresSidewall1000—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking1000—
Lane departureAssist1000—
Power train1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations