Volvo V60 complaints by model year
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2015–2024. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Volvo V60 recalls (16)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one V60 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V908000 | Dec 23, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 90.9% |
| 25V282000 | May 8, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 95.1% |
| 25V179000 | Mar 24, 2025 | High-Voltage Battery May Short Circuit | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 85.5% |
| 23V012000 | Jan 19, 2023 | BCM2 Diagnostic Error May Cause A Loss of ABS, ESC | 2023 | 99.9% |
| 22V793000 | Oct 20, 2022 | Loss of Drive Power | 2022, 2023 | 99.6% |
| 21V682000 | Sep 1, 2021 | Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021, 2022 | 98.3% |
| 21V414000 | Jun 2, 2021 | Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuse Can Fail | 2019, 2020 | 98.5% |
| 21V001000 | Jan 7, 2021 | SRS Control Unit Can Detach | 2021 | 98.8% |
| 20V378000 | Jun 30, 2020 | Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupant | 2011–2018 | 75.5% |
| 20V144000 | Mar 12, 2020 | Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage | 2019, 2020 | 99.5% |
| 19V849000 | Nov 26, 2019 | Doors may Unexpectedly Open | 2011–2017 | 77.2% |
| 18V800000 | Nov 13, 2018 | No GPS Location in the Event of a Crash | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 97.3% |
| 17V127000 | Mar 1, 2017 | Seat Mounted Air Bag may not Deploy/FMVSS 208/214 | 2017 | 97.3% |
| 16V918000 | Dec 21, 2016 | Seat Mounted Air Bag may not Deploy/FMVSS 208/214 | 2017 | 96% |
| 16V798000 | Nov 2, 2016 | Seat Belt Buckle may Separate/FMVSS 210, 209 | 2016, 2017 | 95.6% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Volvo V60 FAQ
How many recalls has the Volvo V60 had?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns that cover at least one Volvo V60 model year from 2015 to 2024. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Volvo V60 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2015 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (21) and the 2018 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Volvo V60 problems?
Across the 2015–2024 model years, owners most often name the engine, electrical system, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Volvo V60 get?
EPA rates the 2025 Volvo V60 at 27 to 31 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.