2019 Volvo S60 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S60 years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volvo S60. That ranks 10th out of 26 S60 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 24%), typically at around 28,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 25owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 24% | 28,600 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 16% | 220 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 12% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 8% | 15,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | 20,695 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 8% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 220 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Volvo S60 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10254.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking; forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition
Problem: Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 S60 vehicles. The rear suspension toe link flange lock nuts may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.
Risk: A sudden change in vehicle handling can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear toe link flange bolts and lock nuts, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owner's my contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19938.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was pulling into a parking spot in a strip mall parking lot. When I braked after turning into the parking spot, the brakes failed. The car moved forward and hit the Chevy Suburban parked in front of it and started to push it. The automatic collision avoidance system did not stop the car, either…
The crimping on the A/C hose from the firewall to the compressor failed and leaked all the freon from the system. This is a design flaw, the mounting location causes excess vibration in the hose leading to the crimping failure. There are countless forum posts and other complaints filed by owners of…
The DIM (Driver Instrument Module) flickers intermittently and I have no idea when it's going to go out completely. It actually does go out and there's a solid white panel or colored lines, but it comes back in. This displays the speedometer & fuel. This is a safety issue. I would hate for this to…
Passenger seat was unbolted from floor during a service appointment and not secured when dealer returned vehicle to me. Passenger safety was at risk due to the seat rocking during acceleration and deceleration and in turns. The issue was confirmed by the dealer and has since been repaired. No…
2019 Volvo S60 headlamp system malfunction alert headlights/foglights to blink or turn off when turning the vehicle at night. I keep my headlights on auto so they are on during the day and I have only seen the error at night
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 | 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 S60 | 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 2019 Volvo S60?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Volvo S60?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.