2001 Volvo S60 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2001 Volvo S60, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 92,800 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (68% of reports).
- 68fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 92,800median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 46 of 68 complaints (68%)
- Gasoline delivery: mentioned in 14 of 68 complaints (21%)
- Nevada arizona: mentioned in 8 of 68 complaints (12%)
- Strong gas: mentioned in 7 of 68 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2001 Volvo S60 at $1,350, and half of them between $1,000 and $1,600.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2008), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 2 a fire.
Volvo S60 fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.s. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
Risk: If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada, due to the combination of fuel quality and climate conditions, the fuel pump may, in certain cases, experience a reduced functionality. The most common symptoms would be fuel odor.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. The recall began on july 10, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. While operating the vehicle, an odor of fuel was present and the contact discovered fuel present on the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. While parked, a strong odor of fuel emitted outside of the vehicle on the front passenger side. There was no fuel visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that fuel was leaking from the top part of the fuel tank. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Volvo S60s have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2001 Volvo S60 (30% of the 223 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo S60 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 92,800 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2001 Volvo S60?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $1,000 and $1,600), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2001 Volvo S60?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 46 of 68 complaints, followed by “gasoline delivery” (14).
See all 2001 Volvo S60 problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all S60 years.