2001 Volvo S60 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 88about this part
- Share
- 39%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 88 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Volvo S60, 39% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Making a left turn, changing lanes, slowing down. Engine revved up to near maximum. I was able to control the vehicle. After engine returned to normal speed, no further problems until 12/14/11. On that date, a repeat of the surge. I have owned this car for 7 years. These incidents happened only after the last service at the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10440129, filed 2011-12, 66,000 miles“I brought my car from someone in february, and it was running perfect. Now there is a gas smell, a smell that smells so bad I'm scared to drive because it might catch fire. I notice the smell before my birthday. My bday is 9/12, and now it jus had gotten worse. I don't thing I should be at fault for this problem. I don't have money to get it fixed. The dealer wants 1,095$ to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10475664, filed 2012-09, 169,000 miles“I have a 2001 S60 Volvo, with 190,000 miles on it. Fuel has been leaking from the rear of vehicle. I found out that Volvo has a recall on the problem-- NHTSA(09v483000). The local dealer said the car was out of warranty and they would not replace the cracked fuel pump housing under this recall. Is there a time limit or miles limit on a safety recall.*4/28/2010 cw”
NHTSA complaint #10322409, filed 2010-03, 190,000 miles“Fuel tank overflows before tank is full and spills fuel on drvier and ground. Happens constantly each time I try to fill the tank. Bought the vehicle with the problem, but I was not apprised by the previous owner. Checked the internet and the problem is very common among Volvo vehicles, especially this model. Volvo refuses to issue a recall and instead wants customers to pay for the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10411987, filed 2011-07, 94,000 miles“I have noticed a strong fuel odor inside and outside of car. It is also leaking fuel. The fuel leaking is underneath the car. I do not know exactly where fuel is leaking. It is not coming from fuel filter.”
NHTSA complaint #11016091, filed 2017-08, 139,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V483000Dec 18, 2009Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the…Covers: Volvo S60 2001–2004, S80 2001–2005, V70 2001–2004 +2 more
- 07V152000Apr 5, 2007On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada, due to the combination of fuel quality and climate…Covers: Volvo S60 2001–2002
Related service bulletins
- 10167728Mar 22, 2017This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
- 10032599Jun 26, 2008Volvo service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Fuel pump extended warranty. For eligible vehicles that are beyond the manufacturer warranty period, volvo…
- 10023657Apr 16, 2008New fuel pump for starting problems when parked downhill. *nj updated 6/5/08.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 2 | 13% |
| 2016 | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 16% |
| 2005 | 10 | 23% |
| 2004 | 55 | 28% |
| 2003 | 14 | 12% |
| 2002 | 69 | 37% |
| 2001 | 88 | 39% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo S60
42 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsTires
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology