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Volvo S60

31 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V766000·2021-09-30

    Volvo Recalls S60 and S80 Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2001-2009 S60 and 2001-2006 S80 vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60, S80
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V179000·2025-03-24

    Volvo Recalls Plug-In Hybrids Due to High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk

    Volvo is recalling specific 2020-2022 plug-in hybrid models because a high-voltage battery short circuit could cause a fire. Owners should stop charging until repairs are completed.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC60, V60, S60, XC90
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V012000·2023-01-19

    Volvo Recalls 2023 Models Due to Brake Control Software Error

    Volvo is recalling 27,457 2023 vehicles because a software error may disable ABS, ESC, and traction control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC90, V90CC, XC60, XC40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V414000·2021-06-02

    Volvo Recalls 2019-2020 Models for Fuel Pump Fuse Failure Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2019-2020 models because a fuel pump fuse can fail, causing the vehicle to stall and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V60CC, V90CC, V90, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V681000·2020-11-04

    Volvo Recalls S60 and S80 Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2001-2003 S60 and S80 vehicles because the driver-side air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the vehicle.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60, S80
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V378000·2020-06-30

    Volvo Recalls Multiple Models Due to Front Seat Belt Cable Fatigue

    Volvo is recalling specific 2007-2020 models because a front seat belt cable may fatigue and fail to secure occupants during a crash.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC70, V60, XC60, S80
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V849000·2019-11-26

    Volvo Recalls 2011-2017 Models Due to Door Latch Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2011-2017 S60 and V60 models because a door latch component may break, potentially allowing doors to open while driving.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V60, S60, V60CC, S60CC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V327000·2019-04-25

    Volvo Recalls 2019 S60 Vehicles for Rear Suspension Lock Nut Issue

    Volvo is recalling 2019 S60 vehicles because rear suspension lock nuts may not be properly tightened, which could cause sudden handling changes and increase crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V101000·2012-03-14

    Volvo Recalls 2012 S60 and XC60 for Fuel Line Fire Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2012 S60 and XC60 vehicles because underbody coating may damage fuel lines, causing leaks and increasing fire risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V075000·2012-02-28

    Volvo Recalls 2012 Models for Improperly Attached Seat Wire Harness

    Volvo is recalling certain 2012 S60, S80, XC60, and XC70 vehicles because the seat wire harness may not be attached properly, potentially affecting airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment in a crash.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S80, S60, XC70, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V311000·2011-06-06

    Volvo Recalls 2012 S60 Vehicles for Fuel Line Connector Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2012 S60 vehicles because a fuel line connector may not lock properly, potentially causing a fuel leak, engine stall, or fire.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V908000·2025-12-23

    Volvo rearview camera image may not display when reversing

    Volvo is recalling certain 2021-2025 vehicles across the XC40, XC60, XC90, S60, S90, V60 and V90 ranges because the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC90, XC60, V90CC, XC40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V282000·2025-05-08

    Volvo rearview camera image may not display when reversing

    Volvo is recalling certain 2021-2025 vehicles because the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. 413,151 units are affected.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO EC40, V90CC, C40BEV, V60CC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V188000·2023-03-22

    Volvo Recalls 2023 Models for False Emergency Call System Warnings

    Volvo is recalling 2023 S60, C40, XC40, V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles because a false warning may mask an actual emergency call system failure.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60, C40BEV, XC40, V60CC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V793000·2022-10-20

    Volvo Recalls 2022-2023 Models Due to Software Error Causing Loss of Drive Power

    Volvo is recalling 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles because an electronic control module software error may prevent the engine from starting, leading to a loss of drive power.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S90, XC90, XC60, V60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V682000·2021-09-01

    Volvo Recalls Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Retractions Deactivating Early

    Volvo is recalling specific 2021-2022 models because seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V127000·2017-03-01

    Volvo Recalls 2017 Models for Side Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2017 S60, V60, and XC60 vehicles because side air bag inflators may fail to ignite, preventing deployment in a crash.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V60, XC60, S60, V60CC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V918000·2016-12-21

    Volvo Recalls 2017 S60, V60, and XC60 for Side Air Bag Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2017 S60, V60, and XC60 vehicles because side air bag inflator initiators may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing deployment.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V60, XC60, S60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V555000·2015-09-02

    Volvo Recalls 2016 Models Due to Starter Motor Fuse Failure Risk

    Volvo is recalling 7,855 model year 2016 vehicles because a starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting in traffic and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60, V60, XC60, XC70
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V377000·2013-08-21

    Volvo Recalls 2014-2015 Models for Electrical Module Software Defect

    Volvo is recalling 7,767 vehicles because a software defect may cause wipers to run continuously or lights to fail, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60, S80, XC60, XC70
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V439000·2012-09-10

    Volvo Recalls 2013 S60 and XC60 for Airbag Control Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles because a manufacturing defect in the SRS control unit may cause unintended airbag deployment.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V508000·2011-10-18

    Volvo Recalls C70 and S60 Vehicles for Misprinted Spare Tire Labels

    Volvo is recalling certain C70 and S60 vehicles equipped with optional accessory spare tire kits because they lack correct tire information labels, which could lead to improper inflation and tire failure.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO C70, S60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V591000·2010-11-22

    Volvo Recalls S40, V50, S60, and XC60 for Front Seat Rail Defect

    Volvo is recalling certain S40, V50, S60, and XC60 vehicles because a defect in the front seat rail detection system may allow the seat to move beyond its intended maximum position, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S40, V50, S60, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V579000·2010-11-17

    Volvo Recalls 2011 Models Due to Engine Stall Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2011 S60, S80, XC60, and XC70 vehicles because sensitive engine software may cause sudden stalling, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC60, XC70, S60, S80
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V566000·2010-11-08

    Volvo Recalls Vehicles Due to Overheating GPS Battery Fire Risk

    Volvo is recalling specific models equipped with Garmin 760 GPS units because the batteries may overheat and cause a fire. Owners should stop using the device immediately.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC90, C70, V50, S40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V084000·2013-03-05

    Volvo Recalls 2013 S60 and XC60 for Incorrect Certification Labels

    Volvo is recalling 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles manufactured on January 7, 2013, because their certification labels list the incorrect manufacture year.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20185/5

    2 trims tested for 2018; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20175/5

    2 trims tested for 2017; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20165/5

    2 trims tested for 2016; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20155/5

    2 trims tested for 2015; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • AQ18005 Audit Query · communication
  • PE13002 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission
  • RQ11001 Recall Query · visibility:glass, side/rear
  • PE10028 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  • EA09003 Engineering Analysis · steering:gear box:shaft pitman
  • PE08053 Preliminary Evaluation · steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2013 · engine — 29 complaints, median 86,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,184 manufacturer service bulletins across 19 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.8/5
  • 2024: 4.7/5
  • 2023: 4.4/5
  • 2022: 4.6/5
  • 2021: 4.7/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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