NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Volvo S60 T8 Safety Record
The 2021 Volvo S60 T8 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Volvo S60 T8 presents a safety profile with a notable absence of federal crash test data. There are no NHTSA star ratings or an independently computed Safety Index for this model year, precluding a structural safety assessment based on federal scores. Nevertheless, the reported owner data offers some insight: NHTSA records show zero recalls and only seven owner complaints. None of these complaints detail crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities.
The 2021 Volvo S60 T8 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Volvo S60 T8?
The 2021 Volvo S60 T8 registers zero recalls with federal safety regulators, indicating no manufacturer-identified safety defect has prompted a federal campaign for this model year. Its record of just seven owner complaints, distributed across the Electrical System, Visibility and Wiper, Service Brakes, Steering, and Engine, does not point to a systemic issue in any single area. Crucially, none of these seven reports detail a crash, fire, injury, or death. With no tested sibling years available in the federal record, a comparative crash-test reference for the S60 T8 is unavailable. This places the 2021 S60 T8 in the Clean burden band, the lightest category in the federal recall and complaint record, reflecting a minimal federal paper trail for this specific year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Volvo S60 T8 have any recalls?
The 2021 Volvo S60 T8 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no open-recall components to name, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive warnings associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Volvo S60 T8?
Seven owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, spanning Unknown Or Other (3 reports), Electrical System (3 reports), Visibility and Wiper (2 reports), Service Brakes (2 reports), Steering (1 report), and Engine (1 report). All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Volvo S60 T8?
Any used 2021 Volvo S60 T8 should have its VIN checked at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall has been issued after the current record was compiled. A clean result at the time of check should be verified again closer to any transaction.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Volvo S60 T8, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 model year, meaning no manufacturer-identified safety defect has been escalated to a federal recall for this vehicle.
- Seven unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, with the Electrical System and the Visibility and Wiper system each drawing multiple reports, though none involve a recorded crash, fire, injury, or death.
- Shoppers and current owners should run a VIN-specific lookup at nhtsa.gov to check for any open recalls that may have been added to the federal record after this data was compiled.
FAQ2021 Volvo S60 T8 safety questions
Was the 2021 Volvo S60 T8 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo S60 T8 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Volvo S60 T8 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Volvo S60 T8?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Volvo S60 T8. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo S60 T8 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.