2019 Volvo S60
Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 25 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 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
6 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24
Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control
I was driving down our main road and I saw and smelled smoke coming out of the air vents, then a warning light came on my dashboard for my 12V battery I pulled over right away and opened the trunk and saw fire on the left-hand side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-28
Tires
4 of 25 total reports mention: tires.
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Sudden, Extreme vibration of front tires on I-95 West Palm Beach FL. Drove immediately to Schumacher Volvo to keep initial service appointment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-20
235/40/19 XL RUN FLAT: At 20,750 miles, Sudden Extreme Vibration at Interstate Speed. Confirmed by Schumacher Volvo Service on 28 Oct 2023. Service Writer and Technician advised tire/s failing due to 'foam' separating inside tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-30
Visibility/wiper
2 of 25 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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While driving on a sunny day I kept being blinded by chrome / mirror finish elements surrounding the steering wheel. It wasn't happening only for a moment, my eyes hurt after driving home from work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-13
Service brakes
2 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes.
Seats
2 of 25 total reports mention: seats.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2019-06-06Suspension19V327000 Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 S60 vehicles. The rear suspension toe link flange lock nuts may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear toe link flange bolts and lock nuts, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owner's my contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-458-1552.
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2020-04-09Forward collision avoidance20V144000 Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
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2021-07-02Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline21V414000 Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2024-01-05Air bags23V780000 Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Volvo S60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V327000 · Suspension
- Recall 20V144000 · Forward collision avoidance
- Recall 21V414000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V780000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2019 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 2019 Volvo S60?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo S60 have?
- 4 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.