Table 1 shows one common visibility related problems of the 2021 Volvo S60.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems |
The "maintenance mode" required to change the wiper blades malfunctioned, and the wipers- without the rubber blades attached- suddenly smashed onto the windshield, creating a large star crack/shatter, which spread across the entire windshield in two long cracks by the next day. If someone's hand had been in the path of the wipers, it would have been cut or broken by the force/sharp edge. The "maintenance mode" should not disengage unless the car is seriously jostled or put into gear (did not occur). This malfunction of the system is a safety concern in itself and has created a secondary safety concern with the severely damaged windshield. A case was opened with Volvo corporate on xxx (case #xxx). Volvo has never contacted me regarding this. I have called [xxx] and [xxx]) each week to check in and have been told that my case manager is not available, I can not change case managers to someone available or speak to anyone other than the phone operator. I have waited up to 1. 5 hours on hold or received an automated return call 2+ hours later, often missing it. I emailed ([xxx]) as recommended by an operator with pictures and video of the incident and damage. I visited our local dealer ([xxx] in [xxx]) and spoke with the service manager. He did not have an open case for our vehicle. He said he would email the local headquarters. When I followed up with him the next week- after he did not respond to my email a week after he supposedly emailed them- he told me there was no local headquarters and that he emailed the same address I had previously. We contacted the dealer where the vehicle was purchased ([xxx]). They looked up our account and said there was no open case connected to our account,/name even though I have a case number I have used in every call to Volvo corporate, which they have told me was under investigation. They also indicated that they have heard this same experience from other customers. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
2021 Volvo S60 t8 awd, VIN [xxx] , ~71k miles component: sunroof / drainage system / electrical system summary: water entered the passenger compartment through clogged sunroof drain hoses and accumulated under the front passenger seat, causing catastrophic failure of wide angle module (wam) and related electronic components (incl. Front camera and wipers). Description: after moderate rain, a large amount of water was discovered under the front passenger seat. The vehicle began displaying multiple warning messages (camera faults, wiper faults). The authorized Volvo retailer diagnosed failure of the wam and other modules due to water intrusion originating from the sunroof drainage system. This is a known, recurring defect acknowledged by Volvo in multiple technical service bulletins: - tj 31372-2 (water leakage via sunroof drain hoses) - tj 35382 (updated drain hoses - new part number) - tj 29322-3 (water ingress passenger footwell / cem area) the original drain hoses are too narrow and prone to clogging, causing water to overflow into the passenger compartment instead of exiting the vehicle. This creates a serious safety risk: - potential failure of srs airbag system - loss of electronic stability control and abs - loss of 360 camera and blind-spot monitoring - risk of electrical fire or short-circuit - failure of wipers (mine stopped working when I was driving under the rain) repair estimate: $17,825 repair is going to be delayed over 2 months awaiting parts from sweden. Vehicle was properly maintained; 70,000-mile service performed at authorized Volvo retailer on 9/24/25 - no drainage issues were noted or addresses at that time. This identical failure has been reported by hundreds of owners of 2019-2024 spa-platform Volvos (s60, v60, xc60, xc90) on NHTSA complaints, Volvo forums, and in ongoing litigation. Despite multiple tsbs and redesigned parts, Volvo has not issued a recall or notified owners of the need for preventive maintenance. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia.
The high voltage coolant heater failed. It will not heat when running solely on battery. Defrost therefore will not get warm to clear windshield.