2020 Volvo V60: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 8 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes; the 2019 and 2021 and 2022 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Mar 2025
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The main driver information display went blank while operating the vehicle. Important operating information such vehicle speed, turn signal indicators, fuel remaining etc., was not available to the driver. The center display for the navigation system has also gone blank twice while operating the vehicle since I purchased the vehicle. Additionally, the tailgate will open all the way and a split-second later will drop about 15 inches. Both my wife and have been hit in the back of the head by the tailgate because of this.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2022
“When temperatures are below 60 degrees I receive a "brake light malfunction" notice and when looking at the brake lights the 3rd chsml seems to be dimmer then normal. Only happens at lower temperatures. This happens when first started.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2020 volvo v60. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 mph, the vehicle started independently braking with the city safety warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle resumed normal operation after the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. Volvo cars escondido (1938 auto park way, escondido, ca 92029) was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle inspected. The diagnosis was still pending. The failure mileage was approximately 500.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2020
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2020 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2020 Volvo V60 reliable?
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2020 Volvo V60. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2020 Volvo V60 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.