repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2017 Volvo V60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 Volvo V60, most often about the seats. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-378 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Volvo V60 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Seats
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 Volvo V60 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 · 2022 Q1
Doors: latch
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.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Air bags
Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
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…
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 V60 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 V60 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Volvo V60 safety ratings
2017 Volvo V60 SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What V60 owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE FRONT SEATS ROCK/WOBBLE BEYOND AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL AND PRESENT A SAFETY ISSUE. IT'S VERY SUBTLE BUT ONCE YOU NOTICE YOU CAN'T NOT NOTICE. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AT VERY LOW SPEED WHEN BRAKING (I.E. PULLING OUT OF MY GARAGE AND SWITCHING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE) OR EVEN IN SUCH SIMPLE SITUATIONS…
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