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2020 Volvo V60 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 10
Latest campaign: Mar 24, 2025

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Mar 24, 2025	25V179000 21V414000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Oct 23, 2024	24V788000
Steering	1	Jan 5, 2023	23V001000
Forward collision avoidance	1	Mar 12, 2020	20V144000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 24, 2025Latest campaign


Mar 24, 202525V179000	Electrical system: software A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V179000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under V60 Campaign NHTSA 25V179000 · Mar 24, 2025
Oct 23, 202424V788000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V788000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020 S60, V60, S90I, XC60 and XC90 hybrid vehicles. The pushrod screw joint, connecting to the brake pedal to the hydraulic brake unit, may be loose. Risk A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10289. Filed under V60phev Campaign NHTSA 24V788000 · Oct 23, 2024
Jan 5, 202323V001000	Steering A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V001000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under V60cc Campaign NHTSA 23V001000 · Jan 5, 2023
Jun 2, 202121V414000	Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakers Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V414000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under V60, V60cc Campaign NHTSA 21V414000 · Jun 2, 2021
Mar 12, 202020V144000	Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V144000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under V60, V60cc Campaign NHTSA 20V144000 · Mar 12, 2020

Merged from NHTSA model names: V60, V60phev, V60cc. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

10Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Electrical system	4	40
Service brakes	4	40
Visibility/wiper	2	20
Fuel/propulsion system	1	10
Seat belts	1	10
Structure	1	10
Power train	1	10

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names V60 CC T5, V60 T5, V60 T8 Polestar Engineered, V60CC.

Latest reports

Structure
“Occurring 7/10/2025 WATER LEAK CONCERN:: mildew smell coming from the vehicle, trunk is wet and smelling mildew. have gaps on the rear sunroof glass seal.”
Filed 07/18/2025 · ODI 11674520
Electrical system
“Me and my partners safety was put at risk when the vehicle’s high pressure fuel pump went out, shut the car down, and left us stranded in the middle of two lane traffic.”
Filed 05/08/2025 · ODI 11659857
Power train
“Front left axle shaft failed at 18,000 miles, producing noticeable noise and vibration when accelerating and turning to the right.”
Filed 11/16/2024 · ODI 11625667

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2020 Volvo V60 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Volvo V60 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Volvo V60. The most recent, 25V179000 (reported March 24, 2025), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Volvo V60 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), steering (1), forward collision avoidance (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Volvo V60?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (40%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Volvo V60?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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