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2021 Volvo XC60 T5 FWD Inscription

The 2021 Volvo XC60 T5 FWD Inscription is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed geartronic automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $49,200 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$49,200
MSRP with Destination$50,195
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type2.0 L turbocharged I4 (VEA)
Displacement2 L
Redline6,000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Bore and Stroke82.0 x 93.2
Compression Ratio10.8:1
Injection TypeGasoline direct injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission8-speed Geartronic automatic
1st Gear5.25
2nd Gear3.029
3rd Gear1.95
4th Gear1.457
5th Gear1.221
6th Gear1
7th Gear0.809
8th Gear0.673
Reverse4.015
Final Drive3.329
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Volvo XC60. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 24, 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V179000

Jan 5, 2023 · STEERING

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.

Consequence: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 23V001000

Sep 15, 2021 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.

Consequence: Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.

NHTSA campaign 21V716000

Sep 1, 2021 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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."

Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 21V682000

Jan 7, 2021 · AIR BAGS

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 21V001000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2021 Volvo XC60PHEV

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Volvo XC60PHEV. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 9, 2025 · Electrical System
“The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC60 PHEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V179000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2021 VOLVO XC60. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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