Volvo S60 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo S60 across 18 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “electronic throttle” (14% of reports).
- 123vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Electronic throttle: mentioned in 17 of 123 complaints (14%)
- Limp mode: mentioned in 7 of 123 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical vehicle speed control repair on the Volvo S60 at $1,450, and half of them between $1,250 and $2,050.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2017), 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 vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 103 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 123 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Volvo S60 vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 S60 | 2 | 9% | 4,000 |
| 2020 S60 | 2 | 18% | 16,000 |
| 2019 S60 | 2 | 8% | 20,695 |
| 2017 S60 | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2016 S60 | 1 | 4% | 36,000 |
| 2015 S60 | 2 | 3% | 17,500 |
| 2014 S60 | 3 | 12% | 6,300 |
| 2013 S60 | 3 | 3% | 12,950 |
| 2012 S60 | 6 | 5% | 7,000 |
| 2009 S60 | 1 | 14% | 126,000 |
| 2008 S60 | 4 | 40% | 36,450 |
| 2007 S60 | 2 | 10% | 35,250 |
| 2006 S60 | 1 | 3% | 72,702 |
| 2005 S60 | 2 | 5% | 12,000 |
| 2004 S60 | 11 | 6% | 92,058 |
| 2003 S60 | 18 | 15% | 40,000 |
| 2002 S60 | 20 | 11% | 89,563 |
| 2001 S60 | 42 | 19% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control
Model years: 2001, 2002
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Risk: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Fix: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. 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.
I was pulling into a parking spot. When I went to accelerate, the car over-accelerated. The engine revved so high, I could not control it. I had nowhere to go and hit a cement wall, totalling my car. All the airbags went off. I did walk away, though. I researched this issue online and it seems…
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…
On two separate occasions in the past two months June 6 and Aug. 15, this vehicle experienced a severe unintended engine surge / unintended acceleration event while at a complete stop with my foot firmly on the brake. On both occasions, the engine RPMs spiked above 1,000 RPM, forcing the vehicle to…
Brakes , and vacuum booster, speed control I experienced a sudden acceleration phenomenon and reached speeds of 100+ mph I manipulated the brakes and the gas in order to safe my life I eventually got my speeds down but it was too late I was ejected from the vehicle and nearly died my brakes…
The contact owns a 2024 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while pulling into a handicap parking spot in the parking spot located in front of Barnes and Noble, on 12/16/2025 around 6:40 P.M., the vehicle experienced uncommanded /unattended acceleration, and the brakes failed when depressed and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volvo S60s have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Volvo S60. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Volvo S60 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo S60?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,450 (half paid between $1,250 and $2,050), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo S60?
The most frequent phrase is “electronic throttle”, in 17 of 123 complaints, followed by “limp mode” (7).
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