2021 VOLVO V60CC Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 VOLVO V60CC has 3 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report catastrophic system failures caused by water leaking into the vehicle’s internal electronics through the sunroof drain. These failures include loss of braking power, airbag malfunctions, and disabled traction control occurring without warning while driving.
Common Issues- Sunroof drain flooding. Water obstruction in the sunroof drains floods critical internal electronics causing simultaneous failure of brakes, airbags, and traction control while the vehicle is in motion.
- Sudden brake failure warnings. Drivers receive immediate alerts like "BRAKE FAILURE / PLEASE STOP SAFELY" accompanied by system failure messages, forcing emergency stops.
- Lack of early warnings. No prior indication is given before catastrophic electronic system failures occur due to water ingress.
- Repeated incidents. Identical failures due to sunroof drainage design defects have been reported in multiple Volvo vehicles under similar conditions.
Seven recalls affect the 2021 VOLVO V60CC, addressing defects in steering components, seat belts, and airbag systems. These recalls involve potential hazards to steering control, child restraint security, and occupant protection during crashes.
Recalls- Steering gear defect (Recall 23V001000). 74 vehicles affected. Double screws may have been improperly assembled causing a loose screw in the gearbox housing. This can cause the steering wheel to lock, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the steering gear free of charge.
- Seat belt retractors (Recall 21V682000). 19,149 vehicles affected. Seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, preventing proper securing of child restraint systems and increasing injury risk in crashes. Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as needed at no cost.
- Airbag restraint control module (Recall 21V001000). 2,883 vehicles affected. The SRS control unit may detach during a crash reducing performance of airbags, seat belts, and battery disconnect, raising injury risk. Dealers will tighten mounting screws free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues on these vehicles may have rights under their state’s lemon law and should consider seeking legal advice to address ongoing or serious safety concerns.
2021 VOLVO V60CC Summary
2021
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
22106
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 VOLVO V60CC
74 vehicles affected
STEERING
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
2021 VOLVO V60CC
2883 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
Risk: A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2021 VOLVO V60CC
19149 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
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."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Complaints
2021 VOLVO V60CC
ID: 2067776VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONCERN: Volvo cars’ sunroofs are negligently designed, allowing sunroof drain obstructions to flood the vehicle’s internal electronics. This results in catastrophic and simultaneous system failures, including brake loss, airbag failure, and disabled traction control—posing an extreme and imminent safety risk. SUMMARY OF EVENTS: While driving at speed, I received a “BRAKE FAILURE / PLEASE STOP SAFELY” warning, followed by “ABS / ESC” and “SRS Airbag” failure messages. This led to a sudden and dangerous loss of braking power and airbag system failure, forcing me to pull over in an emergency maneuver. Diagnostics confirmed that water leaked into the car’s critical electronic systems via the sunroof. Like other manufacturers, Volvo sunroofs degrade over time and require drainage. However, Volvo’s design is fatally flawed—clogged drains lead to direct water ingress into the electronics, causing total vehicle system failure while in motion. No warning is provided before catastrophic failure occurs. This is not an isolated case. An identical failure occurred in our second Volvo (2020 V90 Cross Country), owned and operated in California. This proves a systematic design defect—the same critical safety failure occurred in two separate vehicles, in different environments, under identical circumstances. I am deeply alarmed by Volvo’s negligent sunroof drainage design, which puts drivers and the public at severe risk of fatal system failures. I am reporting this to NHTSA because I believe this fundamental design flaw in Volvo sunroofs endangers lives and demands urgent regulatory action. Thank you for your attention to this urgent safety issue.
2021 VOLVO V60CC
ID: 2067775SERVICE BRAKES
CONCERN: Volvo cars’ sunroofs are negligently designed, allowing sunroof drain obstructions to flood the vehicle’s internal electronics. This results in catastrophic and simultaneous system failures, including brake loss, airbag failure, and disabled traction control—posing an extreme and imminent safety risk. SUMMARY OF EVENTS: While driving at speed, I received a “BRAKE FAILURE / PLEASE STOP SAFELY” warning, followed by “ABS / ESC” and “SRS Airbag” failure messages. This led to a sudden and dangerous loss of braking power and airbag system failure, forcing me to pull over in an emergency maneuver. Diagnostics confirmed that water leaked into the car’s critical electronic systems via the sunroof. Like other manufacturers, Volvo sunroofs degrade over time and require drainage. However, Volvo’s design is fatally flawed—clogged drains lead to direct water ingress into the electronics, causing total vehicle system failure while in motion. No warning is provided before catastrophic failure occurs. This is not an isolated case. An identical failure occurred in our second Volvo (2020 V90 Cross Country), owned and operated in California. This proves a systematic design defect—the same critical safety failure occurred in two separate vehicles, in different environments, under identical circumstances. I am deeply alarmed by Volvo’s negligent sunroof drainage design, which puts drivers and the public at severe risk of fatal system failures. I am reporting this to NHTSA because I believe this fundamental design flaw in Volvo sunroofs endangers lives and demands urgent regulatory action. Thank you for your attention to this urgent safety issue.
2021 VOLVO V60CC
ID: 2067774AIR BAGS
CONCERN: Volvo cars’ sunroofs are negligently designed, allowing sunroof drain obstructions to flood the vehicle’s internal electronics. This results in catastrophic and simultaneous system failures, including brake loss, airbag failure, and disabled traction control—posing an extreme and imminent safety risk. SUMMARY OF EVENTS: While driving at speed, I received a “BRAKE FAILURE / PLEASE STOP SAFELY” warning, followed by “ABS / ESC” and “SRS Airbag” failure messages. This led to a sudden and dangerous loss of braking power and airbag system failure, forcing me to pull over in an emergency maneuver. Diagnostics confirmed that water leaked into the car’s critical electronic systems via the sunroof. Like other manufacturers, Volvo sunroofs degrade over time and require drainage. However, Volvo’s design is fatally flawed—clogged drains lead to direct water ingress into the electronics, causing total vehicle system failure while in motion. No warning is provided before catastrophic failure occurs. This is not an isolated case. An identical failure occurred in our second Volvo (2020 V90 Cross Country), owned and operated in California. This proves a systematic design defect—the same critical safety failure occurred in two separate vehicles, in different environments, under identical circumstances. I am deeply alarmed by Volvo’s negligent sunroof drainage design, which puts drivers and the public at severe risk of fatal system failures. I am reporting this to NHTSA because I believe this fundamental design flaw in Volvo sunroofs endangers lives and demands urgent regulatory action. Thank you for your attention to this urgent safety issue.