2019 Volvo V60Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2019 Volvo V60, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-414 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Volvo V60 has problems

2 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
Structure10
Visibility/wiper10

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

3 recalls

2019 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.

97%repaired · 2023 Q2

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 21V-414 · Jun 2, 2021 · 85,550 vehicles · 82,985 repaired

Risk. Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2022 Q1

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Recall 20V-144 · Mar 12, 2020 · 121,605 vehicles · 119,119 repaired

Risk. If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2020 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 18V-800 · Nov 13, 2018 · 17,548 vehicles · 17,075 repaired

Risk. If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

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

2019 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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In owners' words

What V60 owners report

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

The electronic tailgate struts/motors have failed for the 3rd time in the cars lifetime. The risk this presents is sudden dropping of the tailgate on heads, fingers or anything in between the ground and the lifted tailgate. The dealer has given a quote for replacement but will not give a quote on…
Complaint 11761696 · Sep 2, 2026

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