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2021 Volvo V60

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2021 models.

Class: Small Station Wagons
Body styles: Cross Country 4dr Wagon, Polestar 4dr Wagon, Recharge 4dr Wagon, T5 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: 3,812–4,555 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
AWD / 4WD available
Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

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

Overview

The 2021 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 188 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,012 lb (Cross Country 4dr Wagon).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 34 highway), 3% worse than the 2021 small station wagon average of 31 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 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2021

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2020 V60 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2020; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2020 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-Design+Polestar Engineered

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Blind-spot interventionStandard

Rear cross-traffic alertStandard

Rear automatic brakingStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Lane centeringStandard

Adaptive cruise controlOptional

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 2 2021 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
Cross Country 4dr Wagon	188.2 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	65 / 64.2 in	4,012 lb	56/44
Polestar 4dr Wagon	187.4 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	63 / 63 in	4,526 lb	56/44
Recharge 4dr Wagon	187.4 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	63 / 63 in	4,555 lb	56/44
T5 4dr Wagon	187.4 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	63 / 63 in	3,812 lb	56/44
T6 AWD 4dr Wagon	187.4 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	63 / 63 in	4,041 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	-3%	$2,750	155
V60 FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Front-Wheel Drive	23 / 34 / 27	-13%	$3,050	322
V60 CC AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 31 / 25	-19%	$3,300	354

8/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

10/10EPA greenhouse gas score

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

31 MPG2021 Small Station Wagons average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2021 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2021 Volvo V60.

Similar 2021 small station wagons

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2021 Volvo V60 (this car)	30 MPG	Not rated	4
2021 Volvo V90	26 MPG	Not rated	2

Recalls (4)

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.

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.

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor · Sep 1, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V682000 · 19,149 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Jan 7, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V001000 · 2,883 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2021 Volvo V60 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

3Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

Electrical System1

Unknown Or Other1

Air Bags1

Service Brakes1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2021 Volvo V60 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Electrical System — 1 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Air Bags — 1 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
Service Brakes — 1 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
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 2021 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
2020 V60	30	187.4 in	Not rated	5	12
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 →