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2011-2025 · 15 model years

Volvo V60 Problems by year

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the Volvo V60 across 15 model years, and it has 16 recalls. The 2015 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (21). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.

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Most complaints for its age201521 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 2015
Complaints
42
Recalls
16
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Deaths
0

V60 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-D
20240200-D
20230400-D
20220300-C
20210300-C
20200300-C
20190300-B
20181200Visibility & wipersB
20176600Fuel systemD
201614400Engine & coolingD
201521220Engine & coolingF
20140200-A
20130200-A
20120200-A
20110200-A

Most common V60 problems

Volvo V60 recalls 16

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)...

Covers2023 Volvo V60+7 more

Air bags

21V0010002,883 vehicles affected

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...

Covers2021 Volvo V60+5 more

Latest V60 complaints

2016 Volvo V60Electrical systemBrakesDriver assistance

BCM Trouble Codes: C000101, C000201, and C008248 Incident & Defect Summary: The Brake Control Module (BCM) experienced a premature internal electrical circuit failure at only 55,188 total vehicle miles. This vehicle was purchased directly from an authorized Volvo retail showroom (Volvo Cars Marin) in 2020 at 36,434 miles, meaning this primary active safety infrastructure failed after just 18,754 miles of personal ownership (averaging roughly 3,125 miles per year under meticulous maintenance). The internal hardware...

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breakdown disabled vital active safety networks, triggering persistent dashboard warnings that anti-lock braking (ABS), traction control, and electronic stability management are completely inoperative. Safety Hazard & Risk: A compromised BCM heavily increases stopping distances and removes automated vehicle stabilization, posing an immediate danger during emergency evasive maneuvers or sudden cornering on wet/rainy California road surfaces. Independent specialist evaluation (Ackerman's Volvo) confirmed severe active stability risks. Furthermore, authorized dealer service staff failed to issue a proactive safety warning and actively downplayed a completely offline ABS/traction control system as a minor "collision sensor fault," releasing a vehicle with heavily compromised active safety braking systems back onto public roads. Given that core electronic braking components are designed to last the full operational life of the vehicle, premature internal failure at 55,000 miles indicates a severe manufacturing or circuitry defect that requires federal tracking and evaluation.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11763254
2015 Volvo V60Engine & cooling

The engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring the addition of about one quart every few hundred miles. There are no visible external leaks, and the issue appears to be due to internal engine components such as piston rings allowing oil into the combustion chamber. This poses a risk of engine damage and loss of power. The problem has been observed consistently and confirmed by a repair shop. No crash or safety incident has occurred, but the vehicle's reliability and safety are compromised.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11695906
2015 Volvo V60Engine & cooling

Engine oil consumption issue. It was a known issue. Completed the recommended repair of the piston and rings. Have had constant issues since the repair. Looking for reimbursement for the repair. My engine fell under the guidelines to have the repair covered.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11687664
2016 Volvo V60Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2016 Volvo V60. The contact stated that after changing the engine oil, one week later the message "Engine Oil Low" was displayed. The contact later discovered the engine oil was low and the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11624697
2015 Volvo V60Engine & cooling

Volvo cars from 2014-2016 has oil consumption due to the bad piston rings design and the manufacturer don't want to issue a recall for this problem, it's a serious problem with these models

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11623920
2015 Volvo V60Engine & cooling

My Volvo has a known by Volvo defect of consuming too much oil resulting in me needing to top off oil roughly every 6 weeks. Volvo will not cover the repairs in full, I believe this is a safety issue as it could result in a catastrophic failure.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11601553

Questions about the Volvo V60

Which Volvo V60 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2015 (21), 2016 (14), 2017 (6). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2015 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Volvo V60 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2011, 2012, 2013 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other V60 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Volvo V60 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (16), transmission & drivetrain (5), visibility & wipers (4) most often.

How many recalls does the Volvo V60 have?

NHTSA lists 16 recalls across all Volvo V60 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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