Model year guide

2021 Volvo V60 CC

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Volvo V60 CC is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2021 Volvo V60 CC — representative photo
Representative photo

2021 Volvo V60 CC at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Volvo V60 CC recalls 3

Steering NHTSA Campaign #23V001000 · manufacturer #R10213 · 05/01/2023

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.

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 NHTSA Campaign #21V682000 · manufacturer #R10111 · 01/09/2021

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."

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.

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module NHTSA Campaign #21V001000 · manufacturer #R10068 · 07/01/2021

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Volvo V60 CC MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume29 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Volvo V60 CC costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 176

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 176.

This is a TJ - text only no attachments - If customer complains of a headlamp error message in DIM, in combination with any of the DTCs stated below, follow advice under "Service".

Bulletin 37631.3.0 · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2026

This is a TJ - Text plus 1 PDF attachment - f the headlamp horizontal light aim cannot be adjusted via the set screw, If the horizontal light aim cannot be adjusted because the cogwheel knob is broken, do not replace the entire headlamp. Instead, use the spare…

Bulletin 37774.1.0 · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2026

This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in DIM "Car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not working, please follow advice for detecting key

Bulletin 33031.6.0 · May 2026

This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp

Bulletin 34521.11.1 · Exterior Lighting · May 2026

This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.

Bulletin 36496.10.0 · Power Train · May 2026

This is a Technical Journal: Panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap

Bulletin 35503.4.0 · Structure · May 2026

This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.

Bulletin 35526.1.8 · Engine · Apr 2026

This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. Current items under prior appro…

Bulletin 37809.1.1 · Apr 2026

This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp

Bulletin 34521.10.0 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2026

This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If customer experiences an incorrect ambient temperature reading in DIM (Driver Information Module) or reduced A/C performance, follow the advice under Service. Please refer to the wiring diagram in VIDA to locate the…

Bulletin 37773.1.2 · Mar 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the V60 CC T5 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

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2021 Volvo V60 CC — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Volvo V60 CC have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo V60 CC. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Volvo V60 CC get?

The 2021 Volvo V60 CC has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (22 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.