2011 Volvo S60
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
1 of 5 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Suddenly lost control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-03
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
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New tires (all 4) installed on November 4, 2023 at Walmart in Myrtle Beach, SC. Drove car to New Jersey on Nov. 5, arrived November 6. Tire pressure low indicator came on november 14.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-22
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Rear passenger side door will not open from inside if car is locked or has just been unlocked. It will only open from the inside if the outside handle has been pulled and the car has not been locked since.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-24
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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The metal trimming on the steering wheel is frayed. It cuts my hands when the steering wheel turns.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-11
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2012 Volvo S60(Na). The contact stated while driving 68 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. She was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the interstate. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-09
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-12-13Engine and engine cooling10V579000 Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011, S80, S60, XC70 and XC60 vehicles. The software calibration for the fuel cut-off functionality in the engine control module (ECM) is too sensitive.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM and tcm with new software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before December 10, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552 or at…
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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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2012-04-25Equipment11V508000 Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 C70 vehicles manufactured from November 15, 2005, through July 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 S60 vehicles manufactured from July 14, 2010…
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 23, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo AT…
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2014-01-10Engine and engine cooling13V592000 Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S60 vehicles manufactured June 22, 2010, through May 14, 2012, and equipped with 5-cylinder B5254T5 (VIN code 62)…
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software so that the driver is alerted should there be a low oil pressure situation, free of charge. The recall began on January 10…
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2020-04-09Latches/locks/linkages19V849000 Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
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2020-12-10Seat belts20V378000 Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Volvo S60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V579000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 10V591000 · Seats
- Recall 11V508000 · Equipment
- Recall 13V592000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 19V849000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 20V378000 · Seat belts
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- Is the 2011 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 2011 Volvo S60?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Volvo S60 have?
- 6 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.