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Volvo S60 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 13 model years, NHTSA lists 27 recalls and 424 owner complaints for the Volvo S60. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Volvo S60 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo S60 | 0 | 22 | |
| 2023 Volvo S60 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2022 Volvo S60 | 0 | 16 | |
| 2021 Volvo S60 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2020 Volvo S60 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2019 Volvo S60 | 0 | 23 | |
| 2018 Volvo S60 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2017 Volvo S60 | 5 | 18 | |
| 2016 Volvo S60 | 4 | 29 | |
| 2015 Volvo S60 | 2 | 61 | |
| 2014 Volvo S60 | 3 | 25 | |
| 2013 Volvo S60 | 4 | 86 | |
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 8 | 121 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volvo models · How these reports are made.
Volvo S60: questions owners ask
Which Volvo S60 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volvo S60 model years with the most are the 2012 (121), 2013 (86) and 2015 (61). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volvo S60 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (3), 2018 (4) and 2020 (8), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volvo S60 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 7 Volvo S60 model years, 27 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2012 (8), 2017 (5) and 2013 (4). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Volvo S60 years have the most oil consumption complaints?
70 owner complaints across 5 Volvo S60 model years describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. The most were filed for the 2012 (28), 2013 (21) and 2015 (10) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volvo S60 years have the most stalling complaints?
39 owner complaints across 6 Volvo S60 model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2012 (20), 2015 (7) and 2013 (3) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volvo S60 years have the most engine failure complaints?
32 owner complaints across 5 Volvo S60 model years describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. The most were filed for the 2012 (17), 2015 (5) and 2016 (4) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volvo S60 years have the most check engine light complaints?
25 owner complaints across 4 Volvo S60 model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2012 (12), 2015 (7) and 2013 (3) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volvo S60 years have the most burning smell complaints?
11 owner complaints across 2 Volvo S60 model years describe a burning smell or smoke. The most were filed for the 2012 (7) and 2013 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Volvo S60 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volvo S60's first-time failure rate ranged from 10.3% for cars first registered in 2020 to 30.9% for 2012, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.