2020 VOLVO XC60 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 VOLVO XC60 has 1 complaint and 13 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report problems related to the brake and rotor system, including rotor surging and brake disc warping. The complaint details multiple repairs on brake components without permanent resolution.
Common Issues- Brake rotor surging. The vehicle exhibits surging of rotors when applying brakes starting at 33,000 miles.
- Rotor and disc warping. The brake disc kit was replaced at 13,058 miles due to warping issues.
- Brake rotor high spots. Both front and rear brake rotors were replaced at 22,996 miles for pad engagement problems caused by high spots.
- Persistent brake failures. Continuous problems with the brake and rotor system have been reported despite multiple part replacements.
The vehicle has 13 recalls affecting various systems such as the electrical propulsion system, braking system, steering, fuel system, and safety features. These recalls address defects including battery short circuits, steering gear failures, brake rotor separations, fuel pump fuse failures, wiper arm loosening, and automatic emergency braking malfunctions.
Recalls- High-voltage battery module. NHTSA 25V179000 affected 7,483 vehicles. A short circuit may occur within the fully charged battery module, increasing fire risk. Owners are advised not to charge vehicles until repair. Dealers inspect and replace the module as needed and update software at no cost.
- Steering gear assembly. NHTSA 23V001000 affected 74 vehicles. Double screws may fall into the gearbox housing causing steering wheel lockup and crash risk. Dealers replace the steering gear free of charge.
- Integrated brake system. NHTSA 21V716000 affected 9 vehicles. Improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate, reducing braking assistance and disabling ABS and ESC, increasing crash risk. Dealers replace the hydraulic unit at no cost.
- Low-pressure fuel pump fuse. NHTSA 21V414000 affected 85,550 vehicles. The fuel pump may blow a fuse and fail, causing engine stalls and crash risk. Dealers replace the fuse free of charge.
- Front windshield wiper arm nuts. NHTSA 20V503000 affected 87,226 vehicles. Undersized torque on nuts may cause wipers to malfunction and impair visibility. Dealers tighten nuts at no cost.
- Automatic Emergency Brake system. NHTSA 20V144000 affected 121,605 vehicles. A software and hardware incompatibility may prevent AEB from detecting obstacles, increasing crash risk. Dealers update relevant software free of charge.
Owners dealing with recurring brake issues or addressing these recalls should consider their rights under state lemon laws if repairs and recalls do not resolve safety or functionality defects.
2020 VOLVO XC60 Summary
2020
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
301947
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 VOLVO XC60
7483 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
2020 VOLVO XC60
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.
2020 VOLVO XC60
9 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Risk: Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 VOLVO XC60
85550 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 VOLVO XC60
87226 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.
Risk: The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 VOLVO XC60
121605 vehicles affected
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2020 VOLVO XC60
ID: 2051905SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle with 34,000 miles has started to have surging of rotors when applying brakes at 33,000. Vehicle has had brake disc kit replaced due to warping at 13,058 miles. Vehicle had brake disc kits and front and rear brake rotors replaced due to high spots for pad engagement at 22,996 miles. The vehicle has a continuous problem with brake/rotor system!