Recent V60 and V60 Cross Country models are in the rearview camera recall (25V-908, 2023–2025), and 2020–2022 V60 plug-in hybrids in the battery short-circuit recall (25V-179). First-generation 2015–2018 wagons share the S60 family's door latch (19V-849) and front seat belt cable (20V-378) recalls.
CarWhere lists 10 documented V60 issues, including 10 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
Second generation V60 problems (2019–present)
Rearview camera image may not display (recall 25V-908) (2023–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2019–present) – 2023–2025
- Years:
- 2023–2025
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 25V-908 covers 2023–2025 V60 and V60 Cross Country models among about 413,151 Volvo vehicles because the rearview camera image may not appear when the car is put in reverse, failing FMVSS 111. It replaces recall 25V-282, and cars repaired under 25V-282 need the new software remedy, done over the air or by a dealer.
Symptoms
- Blank or missing camera image when shifting into reverse
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm the software update was installed, over the air or by a dealer
NHTSA recall: 25V908000 (2025-12) · 413,151 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1][2][3]
Plug-in hybrid high-voltage battery may short circuit (recall 25V-179) (2020–2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2019–present) – 2020–2022 T8
- Years:
- 2020–2022
- Powertrain:
- T8 plug-in hybrid
Recall 25V-179 covers 2020–2022 V60 plug-in hybrids along with S60, XC60, XC90 and S90/V90 plug-in hybrids, about 7,483 vehicles in total, because a battery module can short circuit when the battery is fully charged and the car is parked, raising the risk of a fire. Volvo told owners not to charge until the repair is done; dealers inspect and replace modules as needed and update battery-monitoring software.
Symptoms
- No specific warning before the fault; follow the owner letter and do not charge until repaired
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller whether the battery module inspection or replacement was done
NHTSA recall: 25V179000 (2025-03) · 7,483 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4][3]
Loss of brake function in B mode or One Pedal Drive (recall 25V-392) (2024–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2019–present) – 2024–2025 T8
- Years:
- 2024–2025
- Powertrain:
- Plug-in hybrid and electric
Recall 25V-392 covers 2024–2025 V60 plug-in hybrids and other Volvo PHEVs and EVs, about 11,469 vehicles, because brake function may be lost while coasting downhill in "B" mode (plug-in hybrids) or One Pedal Drive (electric models). Volvo advised owners not to use those modes until the brake module software is updated over the air or by a dealer.
Symptoms
- Reduced or no braking while coasting downhill in B mode or One Pedal Drive
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm the software update was installed, over the air or by a dealer
NHTSA recall: 25V392000 (2025-06) · 11,469 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5][3]
Front seat belt retractor may be damaged (recall 25V-589) (2026)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2019–present) – 2026 V60 Cross Country
- Years:
- 2026
- Powertrain:
- B5 mild hybrid
Recall 25V-589 covers about 1,357 2026 V60 Cross Country, XC60, XC90 and V90 Cross Country mild hybrids because the torsion bar in the front seat belt retractors may have been damaged in production. Dealers replace both front retractors.
Symptoms
- None visible to the driver
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 25V589000 (2025-09) · 1,357 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6][3]
Loose screw can lock the steering (recall 23V-001) (2019–2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2019–present) – 2019–2022 V60 Cross Country
- Years:
- 2019–2022
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 23V-001 covers about 74 2019–2022 V60 Cross Country, XC60 and XC90 vehicles because a screw may fall into the steering gearbox housing and lock the steering wheel. Dealers replace the steering gear.
Symptoms
- Steering that binds or catches
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 23V001000 (2023-01) · 74 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7][3]
Low-pressure fuel pump fuse can fail (recall 21V-414) (2019–2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2019–present) – 2019–2020
- Years:
- 2019–2020
- Powertrain:
- Gasoline and plug-in hybrid
Recall 21V-414 covers V60 and V60 Cross Country models among about 85,550 2019–2020 Volvos because the low-pressure fuel pump can blow its fuse and fail, which can stall the engine. Dealers replace the fuse.
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 21V414000 (2021-06) · 85,550 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [8][3]
Automatic emergency braking may not engage (recall 20V-144) (2019–2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2019–present) – 2019–2020
- Years:
- 2019–2020
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 20V-144 covers V60 and V60 Cross Country models among about 121,605 2019–2020 Volvos because a software and hardware incompatibility can stop the automatic emergency braking system from detecting obstacles. Dealers update the Active Safety Domain Master software.
Symptoms
- No obvious symptom; the system may fail to brake for an obstacle
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 20V144000 (2020-03) · 121,605 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9][3]
First generation V60 problems (2015–2018)
Door latches may break so doors do not latch (recall 19V-849) (2015–2017)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2015–2018) – 2015–2017
- Years:
- 2015–2017
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 19V-849 covers 2011–2017 S60-family cars including the V60 and V60 Cross Country, about 144,937 vehicles, because a component inside the door latches may break, making doors hard to latch or letting a door look closed when it is not. Dealers replace all four door latches.
Symptoms
- Door that will not latch or needs repeated closing
- Door-ajar warning
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 19V849000 (2019-11) · 144,937 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [10][3]
Front seat belt anchor cable may fatigue (recall 20V-378) (2015–2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2015–2018) – 2015–2018
- Years:
- 2015–2018
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 20V-378 covers first-generation V60 and 2015–2018 V60 Cross Country models among about 308,260 Volvos because the flexible steel cable connecting the front outboard seat belts may fatigue over time, so the belt may not hold the occupant in a crash. Dealers replace the anchor cable for both front seats.
Symptoms
- Frayed or damaged belt anchor at the side of the front seat
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 20V378000 (2020-06) · 308,260 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11][3]
Front passenger seat belt buckle may separate (recall 16V-798) (2016–2017)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2015–2018) – 2016–2017
- Years:
- 2016–2017
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 16V-798 covers about 74,027 2016–2017 Volvos including the V60 and V60 Cross Country, built February 2015 to August 2016, because the front passenger buckle stud may loosen. Dealers inspect and replace the buckle as needed.
Symptoms
- Loose front passenger buckle
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 16V798000 (2016-11) · 74,027 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [12][3]