2021 Volvo XC60 T5 FWD Inscription
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- Photo: 2023 Volvo XC60 T8 R-Line front by LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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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 Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $49,200 |
| MSRP with Destination | $50,195 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L turbocharged I4 (VEA) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.0 x 93.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Geartronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.25 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.029 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.95 |
| 4th Gear | 1.457 |
| 5th Gear | 1.221 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.809 |
| 8th Gear | 0.673 |
| Reverse | 4.015 |
| Final Drive | 3.329 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium 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
| Electrical System | 1 |
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.