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2023 Volvo S60 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Volvo S60 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 3owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
The least complained-about Volvo S60 year on file: 3 complaints, against an average of 34 for the other model years.
Every Volvo S60 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2023 Volvo S60?
The components named most often in the 3 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2023 Volvo S60 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Volvo S60 as of November 2, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2023 Volvo S60 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAThe passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured.
Risk: The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured.
Fix: Inspect and re torque retaining bolts.
UK DVSADuring driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break.During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.
Risk: During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.
Fix: Replace O-Ring
UK DVSAThere may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Risk: There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Fix: Update the brake control module software.
UK DVSAA software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine
Risk: The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.
Fix: Download updated software.
EU Safety GateThe vehicle's braking functionality can be disabled while using 'B' mode (in plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in pure electric…Years estimatedThe vehicle's braking functionality can be disabled while using 'B' mode (in plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in pure electric cars), after coasting downhill. This can lead to a collision and increase the risk of accidents and injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 16/06/2025
EU Safety GateSome problems with the high-voltage battery can cause an overheating of the battery cells when the battery is fully charged.This can lead the vehicle catch fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 01/04/2025
EU Safety GateThe rod between the brake pedal and the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly.Years estimatedThe rod can become detached, leading the brake pedal to dysfunction, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 29/10/2024
EU Safety GateAn insufficient torque might have been applied to the front passenger airbag fixings.Consequently, in the event of an accident the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 23/11/2023
EU Safety GateThe O-ring used to seal the connections in the oil line has an inadequate diameter.This could lead to the O-ring twisting and then breaking, which can cause an oil leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 04/09/2023
EU Safety GateThe combustion engine may not start, leaving only the high voltage battery to drive on.This can drain the battery and lead to a loss of propulsion when driving, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 22/10/2022
What do 2023 Volvo S60 owners report?
3 of the 3 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
When shifting the vehicle in reverse the camera goes in black screen mode.
I received a previous recall notice for the backup camera not working and visited the dealership on August 19, 2025 to recieve the software update that was supposed to fix this problem. Since receiving the fix, I have continued to have the same intermittent interruption of the backup camera as I was having before the "fix". I do not believe the software fix helped the issue and this feels like an underpowered hardware issue.
While driving on a highway the car went from drive into neutral all by itself and I could not put it into drive. Managed to get to a break down lane and turned car off and on. It started normally in drive, but that only lasted for 30 seconds when it went back into neutral. I was close to my exit and this happened multiple times - was in drive and it went into neutral on its own! Very dangerous. Car was picked up by Volvo assist and towed away last night. Car is 7 months old car with 3800 miles on it. It was towed to the dealer where it was purchased and we are waiting to hear something about…
2023 Volvo S60: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Volvo S60 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo S60; the most common categories were back over prevention (2, 66.7%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volvo S60?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are back over prevention (66.7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Volvo S60. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own S60
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2023 only. How these reports are made.