2009 Volvo S60
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 223 |
| 2002 | 186 |
| 2003 | 120 |
| 2004 | 198 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 121 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags.
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Driving at 25 mph and the airbag spontaneously deployed. Exploded. Dust. Noise. No impact no accident. Hurt my hand. Busted the turn signal arm Caused me to drive over a median and damage the under carriage of the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-28
I am unable to service my car to fix the recall, because there is no Volvo dealer where I live.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-18
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Accelerating on interstate and all of a sudden complety lost engine power. Engine would continue running, but would not accelerate. Could have easily gotten into a wreck if there had been more traffic on the interstate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-01
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
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I keep getting a message that the tire pressure monitoring system needs service even though the tires have the correct pressure. I believe there is a defect in this safety related system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-09
Also filed under Electrical system
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear driver's side door opened independently on 10/19.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-21
Steering
1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.
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The contact owns a 2009 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the column turn signal lever detached. The contact stated that the turn signal and headlight switches were inoperable due to the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-28
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a…
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2010-12-23Seats10V591000 Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. The front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "End stop" And repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on December 23…
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2021-11-29Air bags21V766000 Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Volvo S60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V591000 · Seats
- Recall 21V766000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2009 Volvo S60 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volvo S60?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Volvo S60 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.