repaired · 2023 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2002 Volvo S60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 186 owner complaints about the 2002 Volvo S60, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-681 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Volvo S60 has problems
186 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
40Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
36Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
25Fuel/propulsion system
20Vehicle speed control
19Tires1 crash/fire/injury
15Power train1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine and engine cooling
12Air bags
6Seats
4916 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 40 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 36 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 25 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 0 |
| Tires | 19 | 1 |
| Power train | 15 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 1 |
| Air bags | 12 | 2 |
| Seats | 6 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 49 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2002 Volvo S60 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
100kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 34 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 44% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles15under 100k miles19100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other S60 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S60 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2002 Volvo S60 safety ratings
2002 Volvo S60 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Volvo S60, and the recalls they led to.
- THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONLed to recall 06V-441
- THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONNo recall
In owners' words
What S60 owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT SMELLED A FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…
I HAVE A GAS/FUME SMELL COMING FROM MY CAR,I CAN SMELL THE FUMES WHEN I STAND NEXT TO VEHICLE. DO YOU KNOW WHAT I SHOULD CHECK OR ANY RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE. THANK YOU *TR
VOLVO IS REFUSING TO DO RECALL WORK NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE09039 VOLVO SAFETY RECALL #R220 09V-483 THE FUEL PUMP IS ONE OF THE TYPE VOLVO IS TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP IS SPRAYING GAS EVERYWHERE THE SERVICE MANAGER SAYS TO DRIVE IT IN TO HAVE IT INSPECTED THAT'S AFTER I TOLD HIM ITS SPRAYING GAS ON CAT.…
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