Volvo S60 reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 425 complaints about the Volvo S60 with NHTSA since 2011, most often about engine and other or unspecified. Volvo has filed 12 warranty extensions and 11 service campaigns for it, and there are 28 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Volvo S60? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the S60 a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2011 on.
- Owner complaints
- 425
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 12
- Filed by Volvo
- Service campaigns
- 11
- Filed by Volvo
- Safety recalls
- 28
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the S60 with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | Electrical system (29%) | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | Backup camera and rear sensors (67%) | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | Electrical system (27%) | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 8 | Electrical system (50%) | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 11 | Brakes (45%) | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 25 | Electrical system (24%) | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | Brakes (25%) | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 17 | Other or unspecified (35%) | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 | 25 | Engine (32%) | 4 | 16 |
| 2015 | 58 | Engine (40%) | 2 | 16 |
| 2014 | 25 | Engine (48%) | 3 | 10 |
| 2013 | 87 | Engine (41%) | 4 | 9 |
| 2012 | 121 | Engine (50%) | 8 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 | Engine and cooling (20%) | 6 | 5 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single S60 model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Volvo
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Volvo filed with NHTSA for the S60, in its own words. A warranty extension means Volvo pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionMar 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2013–2016
Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionMar 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2013–2016
Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace;
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2013–2016
Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Electrical system· model years 2013–2016
Extended Warranty P10206: I5T Oil Consumption Test
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Communication· model years 2015–2016
Extended Warranty P10207: VEP4 Oil Consumption Test
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2013–2016
Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Warranty extensionMay 2019· Electrical system· model years 2015–2016
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on certain model year 2015–2016 S60, V60, XC60, S80, XC90, XC70 models.
- Warranty extensionMay 2019· Electrical system· model years 2015–2016
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on certain model year 2015–2016 S60, V60, XC60, S80, XC90, XC70 models.
- Warranty extensionSep 2016· Equipment and accessories· model years 2015–2017
This is a service manager bulletin: Occasionally, customers request financial assistance when the new car limited warranty, cpo limited warranty and/or the vip extended warranty does not apply.
- Service campaignFeb 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2011–2022
Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As a…
- Service campaignDec 2019· Mobility equipment· model years 2011–2016
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY…
- Service campaignOct 2019· Engine and cooling· model years 2012
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada Limited (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S29650 for model year 2012 S60 vehicles with engine code 62.
- Service campaignOct 2018· Engine and cooling· model years 2012
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada Limited (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S29650 for model year 2012 S60 vehicles with engine code 62.
- Service campaignOct 2017· Airbags· model years 2011–2016
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY…
- Service campaignJun 2017· Equipment and accessories· model years 2011–2016
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY…
- Service campaignMar 2017· Equipment and accessories· model years 2012
Jason Guidi Manager - Warranty , Regulatory & Compliance March 24 , 2016 To : All U.S .
- Service campaignMar 2016· Equipment and accessories· model years 2012
Service Campaign S29650: Engine Oil Specification Upgrade.
- Service campaignMar 2016· Electrical system· model years 2012
Service Campaign S39788: BECM Software Upgrade DESCRIPTION: Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S39788 on a limited number of model year 2016 XC90 Hybrid T8 vehicles.
- Service campaignSep 2013· Electrical system· model years 2014
Service campaign: A message in drivers information module (dim) displaying low battery due to a deviation in software of central electronic module (cem) and needs correcting. Model 2014 S80, S60, XC60, XC70.
- Service campaignMay 2012· Steering· model years 2011–2012
Parts bulletins. Reference SMB64-252 and TJ26218. Volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 S80, 2010 V70 and 2011-2012 S60, XC60 and XC70 vehicles. *js updated on 5/10/12. *js updated 5/30/12.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every S60 model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Engine145 (34%)
- Other or unspecified67 (16%)
- Electrical system65 (15%)
- Brakes24 (6%)
- Body and structure17 (4%)
- Seat belts17 (4%)
- Steering16 (4%)
- Visibility and wipers16 (4%)
Safety recalls
28 recalls cover at least one S60 model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
The rear suspension toe link flange lock nuts may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.
The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
And 13 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- DP22005Defect petition· opened Jan 2023, closed Aug 2023· Electrical system· model years 2019–2022
Pedestrian alert sounds
Led to recall 22V063000.
NHTSA's own page for the 2025 Volvo S60 has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Volvo S60 reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2011 on: 425 owner complaints, 12 warranty extensions and 11 service campaigns Volvo filed, and 28 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2012 (121), 2013 (87), 2015 (58). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Volvo S60?
Across every model year since 2011, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name engine (34%), other or unspecified (16%), electrical system (15%). Volvo has filed 12 warranty extensions covering the S60, listed on this page.
Which S60 model years have the most complaints?
2012 (121), 2013 (87), 2015 (58). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the S60 with each other rather than with other models.
Has Volvo extended the warranty on the S60?
Yes: equipment and accessories (model years 2013–2016); equipment and accessories (model years 2015–2016); equipment and accessories (model years 2013–2016), and 9 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a S60?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 28 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.