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2023 Volvo V60 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Volvo V60 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 3owner complaints
- 1crash report
- 0fire reports
- 1injury reported
3 complaints, against an average of 16 for the other 7 Volvo V60 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2023 Volvo V60?
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 V60 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Volvo V60 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 V60 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 DVSABCM2 SW – Safety Notice
Risk: Affected vehicles may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected or when using One Pedal Drive. This could potentially lead to a collision.
Fix: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.
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 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 GateA software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of an accident.
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: 23/01/2023
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 V60 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.
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo V60CC. The contact stated that while driving approximately 52 MPH, the vehicle drove over a small bump on the road, causing the front driver’s side seat belt to tighten and pull the contact closer to the seat by the neck after locking. The contact stated that the seat belt left a bruise on the neck after several seconds when the vehicle returned to normal operation. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
While driving on the highway, Lane Keeping Assistance activated as my wife made room for a vehicle on the side of the highway. Ultimately, she ended up swerving into the middle lane and continued to feel as if she was fighting the car, swerving side to side, ultimately making contact with a car in the left lane. The vehicle is currently at a collision service center awaiting repair. Ultimately this feature seems to have contributed to, or frankly caused an accident with another driver. The system was ping-ponging the vehicle side to side attempting to find a lane. Two vehicles were involved in…
All of the sounds in the vehicle just stops. This has happened twice while driving the vehicle. No saftey warning sounds, no idiot light sounds, no turn signal sound and no radio. The vehicle still runs; however all the the safely ADAS systems remain silent. There are no warning sounds for any of Volvo's advanced safety systems. This is a series safety issue since there are no sounds; someone would have to constantly watch the dashboard instead of watching the road while one is driving.
2023 Volvo V60: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Volvo V60 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo V60; the most common categories were lane departure (2, 66.7%), seat belts (1, 33.3%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 1 complaint mentions a crash, 1 injury was reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volvo V60?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are lane departure (66.7% of complaints), seat belts (33.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Volvo V60. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own V60
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.
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