2021 Volvo XC60 electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Volvo XC60 — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My SUV has a had the check engine light on from a failed battery cell for my 2021 grey Volvo XC60 recharge (VIN [XXX]). I have been without the electric functionality (to charge the hybrid car or use electric power) since mid December and waiting on a warranty part since Dec. 23, 2025. I have been…”
filed Aug 12, 2026
“An intermittent electrical failure occurred to my wife causing my 2021 Volvo XC60 to stop and then later go into limp mode while driving. The service light went on immediately and was very startling to her and made it difficult for the drivers following as the car speed was significantly reduced/ I…”
filed Jun 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the…Campaign 25V179000 · Mar 24, 2025
Electrical System problems in other XC60 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC60 | 10 | 30% |
| 2024 XC60 | 7 | 30% |
| 2023 XC60 | 19 | 37% |
| 2022 XC60 | 33 | 45% |
| 2020 XC60 | 8 | 36% |
| 2019 XC60 | 12 | 33% |
| 2018 XC60 | 11 | 31% |
| 2016 XC60 | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 XC60 | 11 | 23% |
| 2013 XC60 | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 XC60 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 XC60 | 6 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Volvo XC60
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.