Volvo V60 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 16 recalls on file for the Volvo V60 (2011–2025).
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 16
- Model years
- 15
- Worst year
- —
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.
Every Volvo V60 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 V60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2024 V60 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2023 V60 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2022 V60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2021 V60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2020 V60 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Brakes |
| 2019 V60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2018 V60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2017 V60 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Seats & Seat Belts |
| 2016 V60 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Engine |
| 2015 V60 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Engine |
| 2014 V60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2013 V60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2012 V60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2011 V60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
Most common Volvo V60 problem areas (all years)
- Engine10 complaints
- Electrical System7 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech5 complaints
- Brakes5 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers4 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts3 complaints
- Body & Structure3 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion2 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
Complaint trend
Volvo V60 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: 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 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: A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during 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: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or 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 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.
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