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2021 Volvo S60 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo S60. The most recent was reported on March 24, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: S60.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo S60, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V179000March 24, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
23V780000November 21, 2023Air Bags › Frontal
21V682000September 1, 2021Seat Belts

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V179000Manufacturer no. R10312

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
March 24, 2025
Owner notification
May 14, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
7,483 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Volvo S60
June 25, 2019 – November 30, 2021
Model names in the NHTSA record
S60

Components: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V179000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V780000Manufacturer no. R10254

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
November 21, 2023
Owner notification
January 5, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
346 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
S60

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V780000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V682000Manufacturer no. R10111

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
September 1, 2021
Owner notification
October 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,149 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
S60

Components: Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V682000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 24, 2025.