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2021 Volvo S60 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo S60, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMarch 24, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Volvo S60 recall campaigns

The 2021 Volvo S60 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V179000 dated March 24, 2025.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
March 24, 2025
Potential units
7,483campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 14, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V780000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
November 21, 2023
Potential units
346campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Why it matters: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10254.

Owner notification: January 5, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V682000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
September 1, 2021
Potential units
19,149campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".

Why it matters: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

Owner notification: October 12, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Volvo S60?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Volvo S60 campaign records are Seat Belts (1), Air Bags (1), Electrical System (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Seat Belts1
Air Bags1
Electrical System1