2009 Volvo S60 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S60 years
- Not enough data 20th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Volvo S60. That ranks 20th out of 26 S60 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 7owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Volvo S60 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 8,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 126,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Volvo S60 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Seats
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. The front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.
Risk: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at [email protected].
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2009 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the column turn signal lever detached. The contact stated that the turn signal and headlight switches were inoperable due to the failure. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Driving at 25 mph and the airbag spontaneously deployed. Exploded. Dust. Noise. No impact no accident. Hurt my hand. Busted the turn signal arm Caused me to drive over a median and damage the under carriage of the car.
I am unable to service my car to fix the recall, because there is no Volvo dealer where I live.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volvo s60. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear driver's side door opened independently on 10/19. Consumer mentioned that when she hits a bump the door ajar warning light illuminated, at any speed. Consumer also stated door would not open…
Accelerating on interstate and all of a sudden complety lost engine power. Engine would continue running, but would not accelerate. Could have easily gotten into a wreck if there had been more traffic on the interstate. Ended up getting towed and having to replace the throttle unit which cost…
Other Volvo S60 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 S60 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 S60 | 22 | 3 |
| 2023 S60 | 3 | 6 |
| 2022 S60 | 15 | 4 |
| 2021 S60 | 8 | 3 |
| 2020 S60 | 11 | 4 |
| 2019 S60 | 25 | 4 |
| 2018 S60 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 S60 | 17 | 5 |
| 2016 S60 | 25 | 4 |
| 2015 S60 | 58 | 2 |
| 2014 S60 | 25 | 3 |
| 2013 S60 | 87 | 4 |
| 2012 S60 | 121 | 8 |
| 2011 S60 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 | 3 |
| 2008 S60 | 10 | 2 |
| 2007 S60 | 21 | 2 |
| 2006 S60 | 31 | 3 |
| 2005 S60 | 44 | 3 |
| 2004 S60 | 198 | 5 |
| 2003 S60 | 120 | 6 |
| 2002 S60 | 186 | 8 |
| 2001 S60 | 223 | 8 |
| 2000 S60 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 S60 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volvo S60?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Volvo S60?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Volvo S60 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S60 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.