2021 Volvo S60: common problems and reliability

The 2021 Volvo S60 has 28 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and visibility/wiper. Owners most often flag pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) system failure: requires replacement. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2021 model year

28
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Volvo S60 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2021 a good year for the S60?

Across the 15 S60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2000) to 238 (2001). With 28 complaints, the 2021 S60 sits belowthe model's median of 60.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
12
visibility/wiper
8
service brakes
8
steering
4
engine
4

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is highly dependent on generation and is bifurcated between strong loyalty and significant caution. For older P2 platform models (e.g., 2002-2007), sentiment is positive among knowledgeable, hands-on owners who praise their…

  • P2 Platform (e.g., 2002-2007):
  • PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system failure: requires replacement. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the S60. See the full S60 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used S60 listings typically run $15,876–$28,223 across 2008 to 2025 model years.

Other S60 model years

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