2020 Volvo V60 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V60 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Volvo V60. That ranks 3rd out of 15 V60 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Volvo V60 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 38% | 500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 38% | 1,650 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Volvo V60 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery; electrical system:software
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.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking; forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I took my car in for the 90,000 mile general service at the Volvo dealership. While rotating my tires the tech providing the service noted that the front left suspension fork was broken. The tech and Volvo were unable to provide an explanation for how the damage could have occurred. There was no…
I am reporting an ongoing and worsening defect condition involving a Volvo vehicle that has displayed repeated power steering / steering failure warnings and is now also showing additional symptoms consistent with a possible turbo / emissions-related failure. The steering-related warnings have…
Me and my partners safety was put at risk when the vehicleâs high pressure fuel pump went out, shut the car down, and left us stranded in the middle of two lane traffic. What was scarier was how the vehicle couldnât be manually overridden to shift into neutral to push the vehicle to safety away…
The main driver information display went blank while operating the vehicle. Important operating information such vehicle speed, turn signal indicators, fuel remaining etc., was not available to the driver. The center display for the navigation system has also gone blank twice while operating the…
The brake rotors exceed the manufacturers run out specifications and tolerances. This has been happening vehicles as early as 2018 model year. In my specific case I bought the car with 3600 miles on it as a certified vehicle from a Volvo dealership. On my drive home I could feel the braking…
Other Volvo V60 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 V60 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 V60 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 V60 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 V60 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 V60 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 V60 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 V60 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 V60 | 3 | 6 |
| 2016 V60 | 14 | 4 |
| 2015 V60 | 21 | 2 |
| 2014 V60 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 V60 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 V60 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 V60 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volvo V60?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Volvo V60?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Volvo V60 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V60 model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.