V60 (Y20)
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
B4204T11
2.0L 4-cyl / 240 hpView details
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B5254T12
2.5L 5-cyl / 250 hpView details
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B42204T
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 240 hpView details
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Volvo V60 Unidentified Engine
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B6304T4
3.0L 6-cyl / 300 hpView details
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B6304T5
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo / 345 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Volvo V60, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2015-2018 Volvo V60
On a used 2015-2018 Volvo V60, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (24), the electrical system (6) and the transmission and drivetrain (5). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 24 owner complaints on the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 about the engine, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 about the electrical system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 about the body and structure.
Recalls (7)
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
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Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2015-2018 Volvo V60 complaints?
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015-2018 Volvo V60. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the transmission.
Is the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015-2018 Volvo V60. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 have?
NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file for the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2015-2018 Volvo V60?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls covering some 2015-2018 Volvo V60 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Volvo V60?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the V60 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2015-2018 Volvo V60. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 53 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.