Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Volvo S60, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system6
- Unknown or other5
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Service brakes4
- Back over prevention4
- Steering3
- Vehicle speed control2
- Engine1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Visibility1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Volvo S60 failed the safety check 0.18% of the time — 66% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 6,232 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
2,720 Volvo S60 cars first registered in Europe in 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions use 8.0 l/100 km on the road against 6.7 in the WLTP test (+19%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 1,664 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 1,056 | 6.5 | 0.7 | +792% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2024 Volvo S60 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (186 kW, 249 hp), 2.0 hybrid (145 kW, 194 hp) and 2.0 hybrid (228 kW, 306 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 186 kW 249 hp | 215 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 145 kW 194 hp | 135 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 228 kW 306 hp | 134 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
493 first registered in 2024 are on Dutch roads; 23% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €62,554.
Most common APK defects
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
77 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025.
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
209 of these cars first registered in 2024 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 25,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 8.4 L/100 km (about 28 mpg US), CO₂ 196 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S60 B5 AWD · Compact · Premium gasoline | 9.5 | 7.1 | 8.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Volvo S60.
| 2025718 23 Dec 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Note: Thi… |
| 2025233 1 May 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety … |
| 2023620 21 Nov 2023 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the front-passenger airbag may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the airbag may not inflate pro… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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."
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2024 Volvo S60: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11000234 | This is a Technical Journal: Unable to connect "Volvo Cars App" to vehicle. Follow detailed instructions. |
| 10254406 | This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software. |
| 10254405 | This is a Technical Journal: Check engine light and DTC - ECM P061C48/P060C48. Change engine oil and filter. |
| 10254404 | This is a Technical Journal: Google acceptance required for SW 3.0.3. Software download. |
| 10254400 | This is a Technical Journal: LR PHEV IGM P060700/P061A00 Control Module Performance DTCs. Software download |
| 10253790 | This is a Technical Journal: MY23+, ICUP - scratchy sound on Premium Sound Audio; AUD faults. Replace the AUD unit. |
| 10253775 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IEM P0A4000. Erase DTC. -Let the vehicle go to "Abandoned mode" - this can take up to 20 minutes. -Perform a new VIDA readout |
| 10253771 | This is a Technical Journal. If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service. |
| 10253768 | This is a Technical Journal: Fuel Door Won't Open. Using the key fob buttons: Press the lock button Wait approximately 10 seconds Press the unlock button |
| 10253004 | This is a Technical Journal: Message in DIM, DTC TCM P288772 set. Download improved TCM software. |
| 10253000 | This is a Technical Journal: Oxygen Sensor DTCs. Perform a Total Upgrade of the vehicle software. |
| 10252722 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10252721 | This is a Technical Journal: PHEV IGM P060700 Control Module Performance DTC. Erase DTCs, road test and perform new readout. |
| 10252720 | This is a Technical Journal: Issues with Touch Functions in Center Stack Display. Software update planned. |
| 10252682 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10251893 | This is a Technical Journal: iCUP, Searching for GPS message in DIM / CSD. Restart IHU via home button. |
| 10251891 | This is a Technical Journal: Internet Connectivity symbols in CCD |
| 10251614 | This is a Technical Journal: MY24 PHEV 12-Volt Battery Drained After Charging the HV Battery. Avoid preventable drainage. |
| 10251609 | This is a Technical Journal: "Transmission performance reduced" Message in DIM, TCM-P073168. New TCM software. |
| 10251153 | This is a Technical Journal: PHEV IGM P060700 Control Module Performance DTC. Erase DTCs, road test and perform new readout. |
| 10251147 | This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester. |
| 10251138 | This is a Technical Journal: MY23+, ICUP - scratchy sound on Premium Sound Audio; AUD faults. Replace the AUD unit. |
| 10251134 | This is a Technical Journal: Issues with Touch Functions in Center Stack Display. Software update planned. |
| 10251132 | This is a Technical Journal: |
| 10251130 | This is a Technical Journal: Slippery Road alert on DIM. Perform Software download. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)