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Volvo V60 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 8 model years, NHTSA lists 17 recalls and 115 owner complaints for the Volvo V60. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Volvo V60 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo V60 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2023 Volvo V60 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2021 Volvo V60 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2020 Volvo V60 | 3 | 10 | |
| 2018 Volvo V60 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2017 Volvo V60 | 6 | 6 | |
| 2016 Volvo V60 | 4 | 62 | |
| 2015 Volvo V60 | 2 | 23 |
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 V60: questions owners ask
Which Volvo V60 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volvo V60 model years with the most are the 2016 (62), 2015 (23) and 2020 (10). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volvo V60 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2018 (2), 2021 (3) and 2023 (3), out of 8 model years from 2015 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volvo V60 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Volvo V60 model years, 17 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2017 (6), 2016 (4) and 2020 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Volvo V60 years have the most oil consumption complaints?
21 owner complaints across 2 Volvo V60 model years describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. The most were filed for the 2016 (16) and 2015 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Volvo V60 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volvo V60's first-time failure rate ranged from 8% for cars first registered in 2021 to 30.8% for 2012, across 12 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, brakes, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.