Volvo

S60 (P2)

2001-2009 · Midsize Sedan · 6 engines
Best Engine Recommended (5.0)
861 NHTSA Complaints
14 Recalls
24 Fire Reports
33 Crash Reports

Engine Reliability Comparison

S60

12.7L 6-cyl / 475 hp
Recommended (5.0)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Diesel
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
1
transmission
1
steering
1
suspension
1
fuel system
1

Known Issues

Engine Issues (1 complaints)
Transmission Issues (1 complaints)
Steering Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

VOLVO Vn660 (2000-2000)VOLVO 660 (2000-2000)VOLVO S60 (2001-2009)VOLVO 700 (2000-2000)VOLVO Vn770 (2000-2000)VOLVO 770 (2000-2000)VOLVO Volvo Truck (2000-2000)VOLVO Vn610 (2000-2000) +10 more

B6304T4

3.0L 6-cyl / 300 hp
Recommended (5.0)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
1

Also found in

VOLVO V60 (2015-2018)VOLVO S60 (2001-2009)VOLVO S60 (2011-2018)VOLVO XC60 (2010-2017)VOLVO XC70 (2008-2016)VOLVO S80 (2007-2016)

B6294S

2.9L 6-cyl / 196 hp
Recommended (4.6)
2 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
1
electrical
1

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

VOLVO S60 (2001-2009)VOLVO S70 (2000-2000)VOLVO S40 (2000-2004)VOLVO 850 (2000-2000)VOLVO S80 (2000-2006)

B5244S

2.4L 5-cyl
⚠️ Caution (2.2)
151 complaints 30.2 per year Gasoline
3 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

fuel system
72
electrical
27
other
19
engine
15
cooling
13

Known Issues

Fuel System Issues (72 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (27 complaints)
Engine Issues (15 complaints)

Also found in

VOLVO S60 (2001-2009)VOLVO 700 (2003-2003)VOLVO S70 (2000-2000)VOLKSWAGEN Jetta (2006-2010)VOLVO C70 (2000-2000)VOLVO S80 (2000-2006)VOLVO V70 (2001-2007)VOLVO V70 (2000-2000)

B5234T3

2.3L 5-cyl
⚠️ Caution (2.2)
60 complaints 12.0 per year Gasoline
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

fuel system
20
electrical
10
other
9
transmission
7
engine
5

Known Issues

Fuel System Issues (20 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (10 complaints)
Transmission Issues (7 complaints)

Also found in

VOLVO S60 (2001-2009)VOLVO S70 (2000-2000)HONDA Accord (2003-2007)VOLVO C70 (2000-2000)VOLVO C70 (2001-2001)VOLVO S70 (2002-2002)VOLVO S80 (2000-2006)VOLVO V70 (2001-2007) +1 more

B5254T3

2.5L 5-cyl / 217 hp
Avoid (1.9)
22 complaints 22.0 per year Gasoline
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
6
cooling
6
fuel system
5
electrical
3
steering
2

Known Issues

Engine Issues (6 complaints)
Cooling System Issues (6 complaints)
Fuel System Issues (5 complaints)

Also found in

VOLVO S60 (2001-2009)VOLVO C70 (2006-2013)VOLVO Vhd (2005-2005)VOLVO S40 (2005-2011)VOLVO V50 (2005-2011)VOLVO S40 (2000-2004)VOLVO V70 (2001-2007)

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Volvo S60 regardless of engine variant.

Fuel System Issues (97 complaints)
fuel_system critical
Electrical System Issues (38 complaints)
electrical serious
Engine Issues (22 complaints)
engine critical
Cooling System Issues (19 complaints)
cooling critical
Transmission Issues (18 complaints)
transmission critical

Recalls (14)

21V766000Sep 29, 2021critical
Air Bags

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.

20V681000Apr 10, 2020critical
Air Bags

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the passage compartment, when the driver side air bag is deployed.

10V591000Nov 21, 2010serious
Seats

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.

10V566000Aug 10, 2010serious
Equipment

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

09V483000Dec 17, 2009serious
Fuel System

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.

07E023000Mar 28, 2007serious
Service Brakes

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

07V226000May 5, 2007serious
Engine & Cooling

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE LEFT END OF THE FUEL RAIL MAY, AT TIMES, TRANSMIT INCORRECT SIGNAL REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IF THE SIGNAL IS OUTSIDE OF THE PRE-PROGRAMMED ALLOWABLE LIMITS, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MAY BE SET AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE SOLDERED JOINTS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR MAY CRACK DUE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGES AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS.

07V152000May 3, 2007serious
Fuel System

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA, DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF FUEL QUALITY AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY, IN CERTAIN CASES, EXPERIENCE A REDUCED FUNCTIONALITY. THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS WOULD BE FUEL ODOR.

06V441000Nov 14, 2006cosmetic
Vehicle Speed Control

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.

06V375000Mar 9, 2006serious
Equipment

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.

04V029000Jan 15, 2004serious
Steering

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY.

04V451000Sep 12, 2004serious
Engine & Cooling

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

03V305000Aug 20, 2003cosmetic
Equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL IS INCORRECT. THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE THE "MAX LOAD VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT" INFORMATION ON THE LABEL.

03V284000Jan 7, 2003cosmetic
Equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2001-2009 Volvo S60 problems?

The 2001-2009 Volvo S60 has accumulated 861 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Fuel System, Electrical System, Engine. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Volvo S60 engine is most reliable?

The 2001-2009 Volvo S60 was offered with 6 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2.4L 5-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2001-2009 Volvo S60 a good used car?

The 2001-2009 Volvo S60 can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 861 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001-2009 Volvo S60 have?

The 2001-2009 Volvo S60 has 861 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2001-2009 Volvo S60?

There are 14 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2001-2009 Volvo S60 vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Volvo S60?

Before buying a used Volvo S60, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Fuel System, Electrical System, Engine, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 861 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-04-06.

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