This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 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 4 tested variants for this model year.
The 2021 Volvo S60 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a high-voltage battery defect on plug-in hybrid models where a short circuit can develop while the car is parked and fully charged, raising the risk of fire.
Two other safety equipment concerns round out the list. The front passenger airbag may not be properly secured in its housing, causing it to deploy incorrectly in a crash and raising the risk of injury to the front passenger. The rear seatbelt automatic locking retractors can deactivate earlier than intended, which prevents a child safety seat from staying firmly in place and leaves a child less protected in a crash.
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 seat belt automatic locking retractor may stop working too early, preventing child car seats from being secured properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
