2001 Volvo S60 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Volvo S60, 3% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The mileage on the perelli p6 tires for Volvo S60 t5 is only 11,000 miles. During a crusing on the freeway, the driver heard a loud pop noise inside the car. After the car was driven home (within 5 miles), the driver notice a flat tire short time later. I went to Volvo's dealer service department on 6/25/03 to see if I can get some assistance or explaination on the causes of my tire problems. The same thing happened 2 times before on the other tires. I was surprised how little help I got from the service consultant working there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023833, filed 2003-06, 11,700 miles“I recently brought my Volvo S60 for 15000 mile service(my car had 16200) and was informed that I needed 4 new tires. How shocked we were. The dealer informed us that this was pirelli and we must contact them. I did and was told to see a authorized pirelli dealer. Brought the car in waited and then told me they will only take 20%off. While I waited for tire dealer to return my call bubbles formed in the tires. This can't be safe . Volvo prides themselves on safe cars. How safe can they be with bad tires. Pirelli and Volvo better watch out. Remember ford and firestone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018633, filed 2003-05, 16,000 miles“I have replaced 3 pirelli p6 235/45 r17 tires due to bubbling of the sidewall. I complained to the dealer about this and they stated that they knew of no particular problem with this tire or car model. I then found on the web that someone had already complained to the NHTSA about this very same problem. I have e-mailed Volvo and pirelli and I am awaiting reply. However, the safety issue appears serious enough to warrant my contacting the NHTSA.”
NHTSA complaint #764880, filed 2002-07“Under normal driving conditions, the tire shreadded in the center, causing the car to go out of control and injuring my wife and myself. I called michelin and was told that this is the normal manner in which the tire would function.”
NHTSA complaint #767227, filed 2002-09“Pirelli four seasons p6, tire size p235/45 r 17, DOT no. Xbcuc236, I have had three instances where the tires have experienced sudden deflation while parking along a valley curb. No damage to the tires but had to have them remounted and balanced. I have also had two instances where the tires had sudden deflation while driving, once at 35 MPH and once at 70 MPH. In both instances, I was not immediately aware of the deflation and the tires were ruined as they were driven flat. There was no other damage to the tires and there had not been any impacts to them prior to deflation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10047468, filed 2003-11Related service bulletins
- 10156288Aug 18, 2018Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
- 10019023Jan 10, 2006Winter tire applications.
- 10019022Jan 10, 2006Volvo recommended winter tires.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 4 | 16% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 14% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 10% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo S60
88 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
18 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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