Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2021 Volvo XC60 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls5
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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| 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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| Sep 1, 202121V682000 | Seat belts: front retractorAn unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V682000
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| Jan 7, 202121V001000 | Air bagsA detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V001000
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Owner complaints by component32
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 31 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 25 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 22 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 19 |
| Steering | 5 | 16 |
| Engine | 5 | 16 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 9 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
| Air bags | 1 | 3 |
| Power train | 1 | 3 |
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
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and turning, the front end of the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound.”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC60 PHEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V179000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Seat belts
“Rear Center Seat seatbelt buckle does not latch.”
Other Volvo XC60 model years
- 20254 recalls37 complaints
- 20243 recalls24 complaints
- 20236 recalls55 complaints
- 20227 recalls75 complaints
- 20215 recalls50 complaints
- 20207 recalls23 complaints
- 20198 recalls37 complaints
- 20185 recalls36 complaints
- 20174 recalls16 complaints
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Other Volvo models
- 2021 S603 recalls8 complaints
- 2021 XC907 recalls41 complaints
- 2021 V604 recalls3 complaints
- 2021 XC406 recalls52 complaints
- 2016 S802 recalls6 complaints
- 2010 V703 recalls4 complaints
- 2016 XC702 recalls7 complaints
- 2011 S402 recalls5 complaints
- 2013 C700 recalls11 complaints
- 2022 S903 recalls2 complaints
- 2010 V503 recalls2 complaints
- 2022 V903 recalls3 complaints
2021 Volvo XC60 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo XC60 have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 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 is the most common complaint about the 2021 Volvo XC60?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 32 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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