2021 Volvo XC60: common problems and reliability

The 2021 Volvo XC60 has 124 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. Owners most often flag high long-term maintenance and repair costs: very frequent mention of expensive repairs (e.g., $1,300 for brake hoses, $4,000+ for ac evaporator, $5,000+ for supercharger clutch), with parts and dealership labor cited as exorbitant. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2021 model year

124
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
12
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Volvo XC60 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2021 a good year for the XC60?

Across the 13 XC60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 14 (2017) to 124 (2021). With 124 complaints, the 2021 XC60 sits abovethe model's median of 46.

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
36
service brakes
28
forward collision avoidance
24
steering
20
engine
20

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its premium interior feel, comfortable ride, strong safety reputation, and attractive design, with specific engines like the T5 and T6 noted for…

  • High long-term maintenance and repair costs: very frequent mention of expensive repairs (e.g., $1,300 for brake hoses, $4,000+ for AC evaporator, $5,000+ for supercharger clutch), with parts and dealership labor cited as exorbitant. Frequency: very frequent.
  • AAOS (Android Automotive) infotainment system problems: bugs, sluggish performance, system freezes, failed over-the-air updates, apps stopping working, issues that disable connected features like climate control. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the XC60. See the full XC60 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used XC60 listings typically run $21,060–$41,990 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

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