Volvo V60 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Volvo V60 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2018 drew the fewest (1) and the 2015 the most (21).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 2 | Visibility/wiper | — | 22–29 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 3 | Electrical system | — | 25–30 |
| 2019 Among the fewest complaints |
2 | 3 | Structure | — | 25–28 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | Back over prevention | — | 26–31 |
| 2017 | 3 | 6 | Unknown or other | — | 23–29 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
5 | 2 | Back over prevention | — | 27 |
| 2020 Among the most complaints |
8 | 3 | Electrical system | — | 25–30 |
| 2016 Among the most complaints |
14 | 4 | Electrical system | — | 21–29 |
| 2015 Among the most complaints |
21 | 2 | Engine | — | 21–29 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Volvo V60 years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2015 Volvo V60: 21 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 11 (52%); Electronic stability control 2 (10%); Power train 2 (10%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 48,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2016 Volvo V60: 14 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 4 (29%); Engine 4 (29%); Service brakes 2 (14%).
Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 5,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
2020 Volvo V60: 8 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 3 (38%); Service brakes 3 (38%); Engine 1 (13%).
3 recall campaigns listed.
The Volvo V60 years with the fewest complaints
2019 Volvo V60: 2 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 1 (50%); Visibility/wiper 1 (50%).
3 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Volvo V60 owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,000 |
| 2015 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 48,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Volvo V60 recalls
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (2023–2025 model years; 413,151 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2025; 25V908000)
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (2023–2025 model years; 413,151 vehicles across all models; filed May 2025; 25V282000)
- Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupant (2011–2018 model years; 308,260 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2020; 20V378000)
- Doors may Unexpectedly Open (2011–2017 model years; 144,937 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2019; 19V849000)
- Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage (2019–2020 model years; 121,605 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2020; 20V144000)
All 16 Volvo V60 recall campaigns · Volvo V60 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Volvo V60 years FAQ
Which Volvo V60 year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2018 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Volvo V60 years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2015, 2016 and 2020 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the engine. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Volvo V60 problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the engine (16 of 57 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Volvo V60 have?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns covering the Volvo V60. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Volvo V60 recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.