repaired · 2025 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
2019 Volvo S60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2019 Volvo S60, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-780 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Volvo S60 has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
4Tires
2Power train
2Exterior lighting
2Seats
2Forward collision avoidance
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
77 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 3 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 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 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Risk. If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A sudden change in vehicle handling can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2019 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Volvo S60, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What S60 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was pulling into a parking spot in a strip mall parking lot. When I braked after turning into the parking spot, the brakes failed. The car moved forward and hit the Chevy Suburban parked in front of it and started to push it. The automatic collision avoidance system did not stop the car, either.…
The DIM (Driver Instrument Module) flickers intermittently and I have no idea when it's going to go out completely. It actually does go out and there's a solid white panel or colored lines, but it comes back in. This displays the speedometer & fuel. This is a safety issue. I would hate for this to…
On December 24, I was about a quarter mile into my drive when the car shut off. The dashboard went blank and I had to coast to a stop. I was unable to restart or use any parts of my car except for the emergency blinker. Nothing alerted me on my dashboard prior to this incident. I could not use the…
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