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2020 Volvo V60

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

Class: Small Station Wagons
Body styles: 4dr Wagon, Cross Country 4dr Wagon
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower: 250–328 hp
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Plug-in Hybrid, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 30 combined · 28 city / 34 hwy
Length: 187.4–188.2 in
Curb weight: 3,799–4,035 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 5 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
5 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2020 Volvo V60 is a small station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 187 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,799 lb (4dr Wagon).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 34 highway), 4% worse than the 2020 small station wagon average of 31.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,750 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.

What changed for 2020

New plug-in hybrid version
Best combined MPG up from 28 to 30

Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 V60 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine250 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl

Engine328 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl plug-in hybrid

Transmission8-speed automatic

DriveAWD/4WD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

MomentumR-DesignR-Design+Polestar Engineered

Safety & driver-assist features

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Rear cross-traffic alertStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Parking assistStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2020 V60 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr Wagon	187.4 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	63 / 63 in	3,799 lb	56/44
Cross Country 4dr Wagon	188.2 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	65 / 64.2 in	4,035 lb	56/44

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
V60 AWD PHEV Plug-in Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	28 / 33 / 30	-4%	$2,750	155
V60 FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Front-Wheel Drive	23 / 34 / 27	-14%	$3,050	322
V60 CC AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 31 / 25	-20%	$3,300	354

9/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

10/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Save $2,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

31.3 MPG2020 Small Station Wagons average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2020 Volvo V60.

Similar 2020 small station wagons

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2020 Volvo V60 (this car)	30 MPG	Not rated	5
2020 Volvo V90	26 MPG	Not rated	2

Recalls (5)

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Mar 24, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V179000 · 7,483 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages · Oct 23, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V788000 · 291 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020 S60, V60, S90I, XC60 and XC90 hybrid vehicles. The pushrod screw joint, connecting to the brake pedal to the hydraulic brake unit, may be loose.
Risk: A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10289.

Steering · Jan 5, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V001000 · 74 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Jun 2, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V414000 · 85,550 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking · Mar 12, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V144000 · 121,605 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2020 Volvo V60 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

12Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

2,800 miTypical mileage at failure

Service Brakes4

Electrical System4

Visibility/Wiper2

Seat Belts1

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Engine1

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking1

Steering1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2020 Volvo V60 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 5 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Service Brakes — 4 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
Electrical System — 4 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Visibility/Wiper — 2 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 2,800 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Volvo V60. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other V60 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2026 V60	26	188.2 in	Not rated	1	2
2025 V60	31	188.2 in	Not rated	3	0
2024 V60	27	188.2 in	Not rated	3	6
2023 V60	31	188.2 in	Not rated	5	5
2022 V60	31	188.2 in	Not rated	4	1
2021 V60	30	188.2 in	Not rated	4	3
2019 V60	28	187.4 in	Not rated	4	2
2018 V60	29	182.7 in	Not rated	2	2
2017 V60	29	182.7 in	Not rated	6	6
2016 V60	29	182.7 in	Not rated	4	23
2015 V60	29	182.7 in	Not rated	2	23

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →