Volvo S60 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 295 owner complaints and 30 recalls on file for the Volvo S60 (2005–2025). The 2012 S60 has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.
- Complaints
- 295
- Recalls
- 30
- Model years
- 20
- Worst year
- 2012
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Volvo S60 years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2012 Volvo S60 — 56 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Engine
- 2013 Volvo S60 — 48 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
- 2015 Volvo S60 — 39 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
- 2017 Volvo S60 — 15 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Body & Structure
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2005 (1 complaints).
Every Volvo S60 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 S60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2024 S60 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2023 S60 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2022 S60 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Electrical System |
| 2021 S60 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2020 S60 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Brakes |
| 2019 S60 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Electrical System |
| 2018 S60 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Brakes |
| 2017 S60 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Body & Structure |
| 2016 S60 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Engine |
| 2015 S60 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Engine |
| 2014 S60 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Engine |
| 2013 S60 | 48 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | Engine |
| 2012 S60 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | Engine |
| 2011 S60 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2009 S60 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Airbags |
| 2008 S60 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2007 S60 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2006 S60 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2005 S60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Seats & Seat Belts |
Most common Volvo S60 problem areas (all years)
- Engine104 complaints
- Electrical System44 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech25 complaints
- Brakes24 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts23 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers23 complaints
- Airbags21 complaints
- Body & Structure21 complaints
- Steering15 complaints
- Wheels & Tires13 complaints
Complaint trend
Volvo S60 recalls
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Risk: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Risk: A sudden change in vehicle handling can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Risk: Without being warned of a low oil pressure situation, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle until it stalls, which increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.
Risk: If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If this condition exists, the underbody coating may penetrate the fuels lines and cause fuel leakage, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: In the event of crash, the front and/or side impact air bags may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the lap belt pretensioner may not deploy.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other Volvo models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology