Volvo S60 — Visual System
High risk
Dec 23, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Also affects: Volvo C40, Volvo Ec40, Volvo Ex40, Volvo S90, Volvo V60
Volvo S60 — Brakes
High risk
Jun 12, 2025
Model years: 2025
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a loss of brakes.
Also affects: Volvo Ec40, Volvo Ex40, Volvo V60, Volvo Xc60, Volvo Xc90
Volvo S60 — Visual System
High risk
May 1, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearview camera im
Also affects: Volvo Xc40, Volvo C40, Volvo V90 Cross Country, Volvo S90, Volvo Xc60
Volvo S60 — High Voltage
High risk
Mar 20, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the battery modules could overheat and short circuit.
Also affects: Volvo S90, Volvo V60, Volvo Xc60, Volvo Xc90, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Brakes
High risk
Oct 23, 2024
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rods connecting the brake pedal to the hydraulic brake unit may not have been assembled properly. As a result, the rods could loosen, and you may ex
Also affects: Volvo Xc60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90, Volvo Xc90
Volvo S60 — Airbag
High risk
Nov 21, 2023
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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 properly in a crash.
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Brakes
High risk
Jan 19, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, a problem in the brake control module (BCM) could cause reduced braking. It could also cause different safety systems to stop working. This can include the ant
Also affects: Volvo C40, Volvo V60, Volvo V60 Cross Country, Volvo V90 Cross Country, Volvo Xc40
Volvo S60 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 20, 2022
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the top-view camera to display instead of the rearview camera image when you are reversing. Canadian regulations require
Also affects: Volvo S90, Volvo V90 Cross Country, Volvo Xc40, Volvo V60 Cross Country, Volvo C40
Volvo S60 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 1, 2021
Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure
Also affects: Volvo Xc90, Volvo V60, Volvo V60 Cross Country, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country
Volvo S60 — Electrical
High risk
Jun 2, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuse for the low-pressure fuel pump may be too small. As a result, the fuse could blow and the engine could stall while driving. Safety Risk: A sudd
Also affects: Volvo V60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country, Volvo V60 Cross Country
Volvo S60 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 30, 2020
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat belt could detach. Sa
Also affects: Volvo S80, Volvo Xc70, Volvo V70, Volvo Xc60, Volvo V60
Volvo S60 — Brakes
High risk
Mar 13, 2020
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, the automatic emergency braking system (AEB) may not apply the brakes automatically when it detects a possible collision. In addition, the system may not warn
Also affects: Volvo S90, Volvo V60, Volvo V60 Cross Country, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country
Volvo S60 — Suspension
High risk
Apr 25, 2019
Model years: 2019
The locking nuts on the rear suspension toe links may not have been properly tightened during assembly. This could cause a toe link to detach, which would cause a sudden change in
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Airbag
High risk
Dec 16, 2016
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy in the event of a crash, which co
Also affects: Volvo Xc60, Volvo V60
Volvo S60 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 28, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during manufacturing. This may cause a separation between the buckle and the seat
Also affects: Volvo Xc90, Volvo V60, Volvo Xc60, Volvo S90
Volvo S60 — Electrical
High risk
Sep 2, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles with an automatic stop-start function, in certain stop and go driving situations, the starter motor fuse may become overloaded (blown fuse). This could lead to
Also affects: Volvo V60, Volvo S80, Volvo Xc70, Volvo Xc60
Volvo S60 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 26, 2013
Model years: 2011, 2012
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 - Controls and Displays. The oil pressure sensor is not activated in the original
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Other
High risk
Aug 26, 2013
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with Keyless Ignition, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may not perform as intended. When starting the engine, the amber coloured warning light in t
Also affects: Volvo S80, Volvo Xc60, Volvo Xc70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 14, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the underbody coating may have been incorrectly formulated and excessively applied during the vehicle assembly process. This can result in rigid, icicle-like f
Also affects: Volvo Xc60
Volvo S60 — Airbag
High risk
Feb 28, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the wire harness under the driver and/or passenger seat may not have been properly affixed to the seat frame during vehicle assembly. As such, the harness may
Also affects: Volvo S80, Volvo Xc60, Volvo Xc70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Label
High risk
Nov 4, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with a dealer-installed optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit, the Tire and Loading Information label may not contain correct information. Since
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 6, 2011
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, a fuel line quick connector may have been incorrectly manufactured and could fail. Should the connector detach, it could cause engine stalling and a fuel leak.
Volvo S60 — Fuel System
High risk
May 31, 2011
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the fuel system software may not be compatible with the fuel pump assembly. Insufficient fuel transfer could cause engine hesitation or stalling. Engine stalli
Volvo S60 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 23, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats, the "end stops" on the seat frame rails may be missing. If the end stops are missing, the maximum allowable seat trav
Also affects: Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo Xc60, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Engine
High risk
Nov 18, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the engine and transmission software calibration is too sensitive. When the driver brakes during city driving, and/or releases the accelerator pedal, the engin
Also affects: Volvo Xc60, Volvo Xc70, Volvo S80
Volvo S60 — Accessories
High risk
Nov 8, 2010
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used
Also affects: Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S40, Volvo S80, Volvo V50
Volvo S60 — Fuel System
High risk
May 24, 2007
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor may at times transmit an incorrect signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM). If the signal is outside of the pre-programmed allowable
Also affects: Volvo V70
Volvo S60 — Electrical
High risk
Mar 26, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the electric cooling fan control unit's metal cover may not have received the specified corrosion protection during manufacturing process. Moisture ingress as
Also affects: Volvo Xc90, Volvo V70, Volvo V70xc
Volvo S60 — Label
High risk
Nov 28, 2006
Model years: 2007
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120. The certification label information was not printed in the prescribed manner or order. Correction: Updated label
Also affects: Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo V70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Other
High risk
Nov 14, 2006
Model years: 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, a combination of throttle position sensor (TPS) irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration, may cause a warning lamp to
Also affects: Volvo C70, Volvo S70, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo V70xc
Volvo S60 — Label
High risk
Sep 27, 2006
Model years: 2005, 2006
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 110. The Tire and Loading Information Label contains incorrect tire inflation pressure value. If the vehicle is equip
Also affects: Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Electrical
High risk
Sep 14, 2004
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the electric cooling fan may overheat, potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment. Correction: Dealers will repla
Also affects: Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo V70xc, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Suspension
High risk
Jan 19, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the front lower control arms may not have been manufactured within the agreed specifications and as a result the stud and nut that secure the control arm to th
Also affects: Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S60 — Other
High risk
Sep 12, 2003
Model years: 2003, 2004
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 210.2. The symbol indicating the presence of a lower universal anchorage system, and a reproduction of this symbol were omitted from the o
Also affects: Volvo Xc70, Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V40