Volvo V60 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 57 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Volvo V60, across 15 model years (2011–2025). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (21). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Volvo V60 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical V60 year: 2015, 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 V60: 21 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2016 V60: 14 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2020 V60: 8 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo V60 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo V60 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 V60 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2024 V60 | 5 | 2 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2023 V60 | 2 | 4 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2022 V60 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 V60 | 1 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 V60 | 8 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 V60 | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 V60 | 1 | 2 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2017 V60 | 3 | 6 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2016 V60 | 14 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 V60 | 21 | 2 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 V60 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2013 V60 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2012 V60 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 V60 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo V60 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2015 (21), 2016 (14) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical V60 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo V60?
Engine, with 16 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo V60 have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.