This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Volvo S60.
25–30 mpg combined
7.8–9.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2020 Volvo S60 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a high-voltage battery that can short circuit while fully charged and parked, creating a risk of fire. This recall only affects plug-in hybrid models.
The automatic emergency braking system can fail to detect obstacles ahead and may not activate when it should, leaving the driver without the system's intervention before a potential collision. On the fuel system side, a blown fuse can cause the low-pressure fuel pump to fail and stall the engine without warning, which raises the risk of a crash, particularly at highway speeds or in traffic. There is also a concern with the front passenger airbag: it may not be properly secured in its housing, which can cause it to deploy off-angle in a crash rather than positioning correctly in front of the occupant, reducing its ability to protect against injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery module may short circuit when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the battery module if needed, and update software to monitor battery performance.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag bolts may loosen, causing the air bag to deploy improperly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the passenger air bag bolts as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump can blow its fuse, causing the pump to fail and stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuse at no cost to restore fuel pump function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software and hardware mismatch may prevent the Automatic Emergency Brake system from detecting obstacles and activating when needed.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master software at no cost to restore proper brake system function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
