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2000-2025 · 25 model years

Volvo S60 Problems by year

Owners have filed 1,208 complaints about the Volvo S60 across 25 model years, and it has 41 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (238), while 2000, 2009, 2018 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.

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Most complaints for its age2001238 complaints · 9 recallsSee the 2001
Complaints
1,208
Recalls
41
Crashes
55
Fires
27
Injuries
52
Deaths
0

S60 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20250200-C
20240300-C
20230600-C
20220400-B
20210300-A
20200400-A
20190400-A
20184100BrakesA
201717520Body, doors & structureC
201628410Engine & coolingC
201560232Engine & coolingD
201425310Engine & coolingC
201386451Engine & coolingF
2012121880Engine & coolingF
20115620Wheels & tiresC
20097310AirbagsA
200810240Acceleration & cruise controlB
200721221Electrical systemC
200631411Engine & coolingC
200544400Engine & coolingD
200419861212Engine & coolingF
2003123711Electrical systemF
2002189943Fuel systemF
2001238986Fuel systemF
20001000SteeringA

Most common S60 problems

Volvo S60 recalls 41

Service brakes

23V01200027,457 vehicles affected

Over-the-air fix

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...

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Latest S60 complaints

2015 Volvo S60Engine & cooling

Low Engine Failure with a and had it repaired back in September '25 that costs me over 7k. Now it's worse and doing the same thing with 145k miles

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11773886
2015 Volvo S60Airbags

Vehicle temperature started to overheat, pulled the car off the road and saw water vapor coming from the engine area and turned the car off. All airbags then deployed.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11773507
2016 Volvo S60Engine & cooling

I was sold a car with is not safe for me to drive and didn't know it. It at one time had a safety recall and whoever at the the time never had it repaired but it has outdated piston rings that leads to progressive oil consumption, it's misfiring and leads to catastrophic engine failure. It's just don't feel safe to drive in I'm disabled & can't afford for new engine or one to be rebuilt and sure can't afford to be broke down on the road because of my health. Is there any help you can get me to help get this fixed...

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I'm in desperate need here to get back n forth to my doctors, safely . It's been almost 2 wks since I got the car and not been able to drive it of fear of breaking down. The recall has been or waeranty is expired now and I really need help to get it fixed

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11772977
2016 Volvo S60Engine & coolingFuel system

As soon as I bought the car heading home . They put oil in car and by time I got home the car had consumed at least a qrt , it misfired And seemed to lose power and didn't think I would make it home before breaking down but luckily I did . I did research and Called Volvo of Cool Springs, they checked the data base and told me that previous owner had never had the piston rings updated and would cause high oil consumption leading to catastrophic engine failure & would have to have engine rebuilt or whole new engine...

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with updated pistons , which the dealership never told me about or anything about it because the repairs where never fixed when there was a open recall . The vehicle suffers from a critical, systemic manufacturing defect involving defective piston rings that results in sudden, severe engine oil consumption and subsequent engine misfires. The vehicle consumes oil at an alarming rate without any external leaks, putting it at imminent risk of catastrophic engine failure while in motion. This issue causes sudden power loss and stalling while driving at highway speeds, creating an extreme safety hazard to the driver, passengers, and other vehicles on the road. Volvo is fully aware of this widespread manufacturing defect and previously issued an extended warranty/recall program for these exact defective piston rings, which has since expired. This leaving consumers exposed to sudden, dangerous mechanical breakdowns. A formal safety investigation is urgently requested to address the inherent engine failure hazards posed by these defective components.it wasn't a wreck or accident but it could of been the way car was acting after leaving dealership and it's because of faulty piston rings that the engine is a ticking time bomb and no way I can afford new engine or one to be rebuilt . They should be liable for selling a lemon it could permantky break down at anytime with the faulty piston rings and I'm disabled to me that's not only bad business but a safety hazard

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11771976
2017 Volvo S60Acceleration & cruise controlCrash

I was pulling into a parking spot. When I went to accelerate, the car over-accelerated. The engine revved so high, I could not control it. I had nowhere to go and hit a cement wall, totalling my car. All the airbags went off. I did walk away, though. I researched this issue online and it seems there are many instances of this happening. No warnings whatsoever. No recalls at all.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11768119
2015 Volvo S60Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated while starting. Upon starting, the vehicle shuddered, vibrated, lost power, and entered Limp mode. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after each failure; however, after the last occurrence, the vehicle took longer to restart. The check engine warning light blinked on several occasions. The vehicle was driven to the contact's...

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residence and later taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The contact was informed that the engine had failed, and the piston rings or the engine needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11764934

Questions about the Volvo S60

Which Volvo S60 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2001 (238), 2004 (198), 2002 (189). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2001 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Volvo S60 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2000, 2018, 2019 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other S60 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Volvo S60 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (319), fuel system (264), electrical system (206) most often.

How many recalls does the Volvo S60 have?

NHTSA lists 41 recalls across all Volvo S60 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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