2020 Volvo V60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
79/100
#4 most-complained of 15 V60 years
The 2020 Volvo V60 ranks 4th worst out of 15 model years, with a Complaint Index of 79 and a rank of "Avoid". Brakes and Electrical System issues each account for 38% of its 8 NHTSA complaints, and it carries 3 recalls.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 23 city / 33 hwy
Top 2020 Volvo V60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (38%)
- Electrical System3 (38%)
- Engine1 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (13%)
- Fuel System1 (13%)
- Other1 (13%)
- Seat Belts1 (13%)
- Steering1 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (13%)
What owners report
- Vehicles reportedly self-apply braking on the highway around 70 mph while a city safety warning light illuminates.
- Owners describe a brake light malfunction warning in cold weather, with the third brake light appearing dimmer than normal at startup.
- Some owners report brake rotors exceeding factory run-out tolerances, causing pulsation felt through the steering wheel.
- The main driver information display and center navigation screen reportedly go blank while driving, hiding speed and fuel data.
- One owner reported the tailgate opening unexpectedly along with the display failures.
- A seat belt warning system reportedly fails to alert the driver when a passenger's belt is unfastened, even though it detects the passenger's presence.
2020 Volvo V60 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V179000Mar 24, 2025Electrical System7,483 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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.
- NHTSA 21V414000Jun 2, 2021Fuel System85,550 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 20V144000Mar 12, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras121,605 vehicles
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
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.
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
2020 Volvo V60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other V60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Volvo V60 a good year to avoid?
- NHTSA data ranks the 2020 V60 4th worst among 15 model years, with a Complaint Index of 79 and a verdict of "Avoid" relative to other V60 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volvo V60?
- Brakes and Electrical System issues each make up 38% of the 8 NHTSA complaints, followed by single complaints in Engine, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Fuel System, Seat Belts, Steering, and Suspension.
- Does the 2020 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 V60: a high-voltage battery short-circuit issue, a low-pressure fuel pump fuse failure, and an Automatic Emergency Braking software/hardware incompatibility. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2020 V60 compare to other V60 years?
- With a Complaint Index of 79, the 2020 V60 ranks worse than most other years, though 2015 (index 100) and 2016 (index 86) rank worse still, and 2024 (index 93) also carries an "Avoid" verdict.
- What mileage do 2020 V60 brake problems occur at?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2020 V60 is 1,650 miles.