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2024 Volvo S60: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2024 Volvo S60 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.

Owners filed 18 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 58% of 2024 sedans. Electrical System leads the reports (22%). 3 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

18

Reports to NHTSA, 2024

Safety recalls

3

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

30

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

More complaints than 58% of 2024 sedans

The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (22% of 18 reports), followed by unknown or other (22%).

Electrical System22% · 4 reports
Unknown Or Other22% · 4 reports
Steering17% · 3 reports
Service Brakes11% · 2 reports
Air Bags6% · 1 report
Back Over Prevention6% · 1 report
Fuel System6% · 1 report
Vehicle Speed Control6% · 1 report

+ 1 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 18 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11719046, ODI 11693464, ODI 11671010, ODI 11544210.

Recalls(3)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Back Over PreventionAug 2025 · 25V282000Details +

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

Air Bags · 23V780000Details +

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.

Remedy: 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.

Back Over Prevention · 25V908000Details +

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
S60 T8 AWD Recharge2.0L 4-cylAll-Wheel Drive303331
S60 B52.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive263530
S60 B5 AWD2.0L 4-cylAll-Wheel Drive253328

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2024 Volvo S60: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Volvo S60?

Owners filed 18 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Volvo S60 — more complaints than 58% of comparable 2024 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2024 Volvo S60?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (22% of complaints) and unknown or other (22%).

How many recalls does the 2024 Volvo S60 have?

3 recalls have been issued that affect the 2024 Volvo S60, covering components such as back over prevention. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Volvo S60 get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Volvo S60 between 28 and 31 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.