2017 Volvo S60Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2017 Volvo S60, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-378 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Volvo S60

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Volvo S60 has problems

17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure31
Latches/locks/linkages30
Tires10
Vehicle speed control11
Visibility11
Engine10
Wheels10
Seat belts10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2017 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.

65%repaired · 2022 Q3

Seat belts: front

Recall 20V-378 · Jun 30, 2020 · 308,260 vehicles · 199,654 repaired

Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2022 Q1

Doors: latch

Recall 19V-849 · Nov 26, 2019 · 144,937 vehicles · 96,271 repaired

Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2018 Q3

Air bags

Recall 17V-127 · Mar 1, 2017 · 112 vehicles · 109 repaired

Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2018 Q2

Air bags

Recall 16V-918 · Dec 21, 2016 · 376 vehicles · 361 repaired

Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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96%repaired · 2018 Q1

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 16V-798 · Nov 2, 2016 · 74,027 vehicles · 70,721 repaired

Risk. If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2017 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Volvo S60 safety ratings

2017 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2017 Volvo S60 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2017 Volvo S60 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2017 Volvo S60 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 5 stars (10.0% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What S60 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The driver door won't lock. The latch on the door is not locking causing the driver door to remain open presenting a safety issue. If the door swings opened because it is not closed properly a accident could occur. Other vehicles in that are the same make, model, and year is under recall. The…
Complaint 11464298 · May 11, 2022

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