This page covers 6 recalls, 24 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Volvo S60.
25–31 mpg combined
7.6–9.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints for the 2019 Volvo S60 are spread across a handful of systems with no single dominant failure pattern, given the relatively small complaint pool. The electrical system draws the most reports, with owners describing instrument cluster flickering, the driver display going dark or showing distorted colors before recovering, and headlight malfunctions where lights blink or cut out during turns. Tire complaints, the second most-reported category, center on Pirelli run-flat tires with foam inlays where the foam separates internally, leading to pronounced vibration and handling that owners describe as difficult to control. A couple of seat complaints appear in the data, though at least one traces to a service error rather than a vehicle component failure. The instrument cluster flickering is the most consistently described electrical symptom, with owners noting the speedometer display dims or goes blank intermittently before restoring.
24
Total Complaints
2
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Volvo S60 has 6 recalls, the most serious involving rear suspension toe links that can detach from loose locking nuts, causing a sudden loss of handling control and disabling the electronic stability control system.
The front passenger airbag has a separate concern worth noting: attachment bolts may not have been tightened properly, which can cause the airbag to deploy improperly or fail to inflate fully in a crash, leaving the front passenger with less protection when it matters most. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, and a subsequent recall addresses the same airbag mounting problem across a broader range of model years.
On the active safety side, a software and hardware incompatibility can prevent the automatic emergency braking system from detecting obstacles ahead and engaging when needed, removing a layer of crash protection the driver may be relying on. There is also a fuel system issue: the low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and shut down entirely, which can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the front-passenger airbag may not be tight enough, which could prevent the airbag from inflating correctly during a crash.
What the fix does
A Volvo dealership will inspect the front-passenger airbag bolts and tighten them if needed.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag bolts may loosen, causing the air bag to deploy improperly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the passenger air bag bolts as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump can blow its fuse, causing the pump to fail and stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuse at no cost to restore fuel pump function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software and hardware mismatch may prevent the Automatic Emergency Brake system from detecting obstacles and activating when needed.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master software at no cost to restore proper brake system function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe link flange lock nuts may not be properly tightened, which could cause sudden changes in how the vehicle handles.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear toe link flange bolts and lock nuts, replacing them if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe links may have loose locking nuts from assembly. A loose nut could cause the toe link to detach, changing how the vehicle handles and potentially disabling the Electronic Stability Control system.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension toe link flange lock nuts. Loose nuts will be corrected by replacing both the bolt and nut.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
