- The 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.
- The risk
- A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Volvo V60 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Volvo V60 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2025 for the software.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical V60 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Volvo V60 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The risk
- If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
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Volvo V60: every year compared
All V60 years2020 Volvo V60 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo V60 | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2020 Volvo S60 T5 | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo S60 T6 | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo S60 T8 | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo V60 T5 | 6 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered | 6 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo V60 CC T5 | 6 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo V60CC | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Volvo V60
Does the 2020 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Volvo V60: software (March 2025); fuses and circuit breakers (June 2021); automatic emergency braking (March 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Volvo V60 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Volvo V60 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo V60 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo V60 years have the most complaints?
2015 (21), 2016 (14), 2017 (6). See every Volvo V60 year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 Volvo V60 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data