Volvo S60 years to avoid (and the best years)
388 NHTSA owner complaints and 24 recalls across 9 model years, 2012 to 2024. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 388complaints
- 24recalls
- 22reported crashes
- 5reported fires
- 24reported injuries
Which Volvo S60 years should you avoid?
No Volvo S60 model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Volvo S60 year has 25 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2012 (121), 2013 (86) and 2015 (57).
What are the best Volvo S60 years?
The Volvo S60 years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2022 (15), 2017 (16) and 2019 (23). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 | 0.8× | 3 | 3 | 0 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2022 | 15 | 0.6× | 4 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2019 | 23 | 0.9× | 4 | 0 | 2 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2017 | 16 | 0.6× | 5 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Body and structure |
| 2016 | 25 | 1.0× | 4 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2015 | 57 | 2.3× | 2 | 3 | 1 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
| 2014 | 25 | 1.0× | 3 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2013 | 86 | 3.4× | 4 | 5 | 6 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
| 2012 | 121 | 4.8× | 8 | 8 | 13 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 35 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Electrical & infotainment16 (46%)
- Engine & powertrain6 (17%)
- Steering, suspension & tires5 (14%)
- Brakes4 (11%)
- Structure & body2 (6%)
Recalls (24)
Safety · 25V908000 · Dec 2025 · model year 2024
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V282000 · May 2025 · model year 2024
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.
Electrical system · 25V179000 · Mar 2025 · model year 2022
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Airbags · 23V780000 · Nov 2023 · model years 2019, 2022, 2024
An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Engine · 22V793000 · Oct 2022 · model year 2022
The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 21V682000 · Sep 2021 · model year 2022
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Electrical system · 21V414000 · Jun 2021 · model year 2019
Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 20V378000 · Jun 2020 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Safety · 20V144000 · Mar 2020 · model year 2019
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V849000 · Nov 2019 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Suspension · 19V327000 · Apr 2019 · model year 2019
A sudden change in vehicle handling can increase the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 17V127000 · Mar 2017 · model year 2017
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Airbags · 16V918000 · Dec 2016 · model year 2017
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Seat belts · 16V798000 · Nov 2016 · model years 2016, 2017
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.
Electrical system · 15V555000 · Sep 2015 · model year 2016
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.
Engine · 13V592000 · Nov 2013 · model year 2012
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.
Electrical system · 13V377000 · Aug 2013 · model year 2014
Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 13V084000 · Mar 2013 · model year 2013
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.
Airbags · 12V439000 · Sep 2012 · model year 2013
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.
Structure · 12V101000 · Mar 2012 · model year 2012
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE UNDERBODY COATING MAY PENETRATE THE FUELS LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Electrical system · 12V075000 · Feb 2012 · model year 2012
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.
Safety · 11V508000 · Oct 2011 · model year 2012
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fuel system · 11V311000 · Jun 2011 · model year 2012
IF A VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTOR MAY DETACH AND THE ENGINE MAY STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO NOTICE A FUEL SMELL AND LEAKAGE. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fuel system · 11V303000 · Jun 2011 · model year 2012
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THERE MAY BE ENGINE HESITATION AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES UP TO 1/4 OF THE FUEL IS LEFT IN THE TANK. THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.