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2020 Volvo XC60 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 summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Electrical system | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 24, 202525V179000 | Electrical system: softwareA short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V179000
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| Oct 23, 202424V788000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesA loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V788000
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| Jan 5, 202323V001000 | SteeringA 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
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| Sep 15, 202121V716000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipSeparation 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),… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V716000
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| Jun 2, 202121V414000 | Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakersFailure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V414000
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| Aug 25, 202020V503000 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkagesThe 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,… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V503000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Xc60, Xc60phev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component23
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 39 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 22 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 17 |
| Wheels | 2 | 9 |
| Engine | 2 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 4 |
| Structure | 1 | 4 |
| Power train | 1 | 4 |
| Air bags | 1 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 4 |
| Tires | 1 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4 |
| Visibility | 1 | 4 |
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 XC60 T5, XC60 T6, XC60 T8, XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered, XC60PHEV.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“On July 28, 2026, while driving my 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered, the vehicle repeatedly displayed “Hybrid system failure – Service required,” together with the check-engine light and hybrid/battery warning…”
- Unknown or other
“While in service at Volvo Cars Clear Lake for Recall R103312/ Campaign 25V-179, three of four hybrid battery modules failed on installation, yet Volvo refuses to replace the entire battery.”
- Electrical system
“Recall identified over a year ago during Q1 2025. Manufacturer and dealer have failed to provide appropriate updates for the repair, and no ETA has been given for repair.”
Other Volvo XC60 model years
- 20243 recalls24 complaints
- 20236 recalls55 complaints
- 20227 recalls75 complaints
- 20215 recalls50 complaints
- 20207 recalls23 complaints
- 20198 recalls37 complaints
- 20185 recalls36 complaints
- 20174 recalls16 complaints
- 20163 recalls38 complaints
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Other Volvo models
- 2020 S606 recalls11 complaints
- 2020 XC909 recalls34 complaints
- 2020 V605 recalls12 complaints
- 2020 XC401 recall12 complaints
- 2020 S904 recalls3 complaints
- 2020 V902 recalls5 complaints
- 2016 S802 recalls6 complaints
- 2010 V703 recalls4 complaints
- 2016 XC702 recalls7 complaints
- 2011 S402 recalls5 complaints
- 2013 C700 recalls11 complaints
- 2010 V503 recalls2 complaints
2020 Volvo XC60 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Volvo XC60 have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Volvo XC60. 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 XC60 recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (2), steering (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Volvo XC60?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (39%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Volvo XC60?
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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