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Volvo S60Model year report

2007 Volvo S60 Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
56,918miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.5L 5-cyl FWD · 19 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Volvo S60 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo S60. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (5) and other or unknown (3). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,918 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 178 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the navigational system(global positioning system) and 60 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While driving car, a fire started under the hood near the headlight , flames were flying although car had no engine light and ran great. Pulled over and people had fire extinguisher and fire company came to make sure if was all out. Extensive damage done to car. I am told it should of blown a fuse instead of lighting on fire with my grandson and dogs in the car with no warning. Insurance said it is electrical with the car and will not cover.”

NHTSA complaint #11139951, filed 2018-10, 131,000 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2007 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer reset the code, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who made an adjustment to the software. The remedy failed to correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 53,835.”

NHTSA complaint #10639824, filed 2014-09, 53,835 miles

Other or unknown: “I pulled out from a parking lot onto a main street while it was raining. I thought there was enough of a break in traffic to safely pull out, but when applying the throttle with the front wheels turned, the wheels spun for a few seconds before I lifted off the throttle. Because my car had partially entered the lane with no room to back up due to a vehicle behind, the oncoming vehicle had to swerve around my car. The following day, I took the vehicle in for service at the local dealership and mentioned that the traction control did not appear to be working. …”

NHTSA complaint #10301805, filed 2010-01, 24,300 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “2007 Volvo S60: when in drive, vehicle would roll on an incline. Would have to keep foot on brake, slight pressure on gas or put in park. When told above, cust states veh rolls back on an incline when in drive road: test ck transmission--performing to factory specs, transmission is not supposed to lock at idle, rollback is normal.”

NHTSA complaint #10246978, filed 2008-10, 19,513 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,500 and 99,000 miles.

13%0–1013%10–2513%25–5019%50–7525%75–1006%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 56,918 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2008201020145201620212024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Volvo S60. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
S60 · sedan FWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——5 · 9.3% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Volvo S60 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S60 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182621$3,900
S60 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic172520$4,100
S60 FWD2.4L 5-cyl6-speed manual182621$3,900
S60 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182621$3,900
S60 FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic192822$3,750
S60 FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic192822$3,750
S60 R AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed manual162319$4,350
S60 R AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic152318$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Volvo S60 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 178 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 178 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo S60

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20242213,0004530—Too new
20221542,0004530—Rising
20218—3527—Not enough data
20201211,7506527—Not enough data
20192515,3005—2857 · TypicalStable
20171742,4276529—Stable
20162733,000452929 · FewerFalling
20155947,535252941 · TypicalRising
20142531,000352420 · FewerStable
20138753,000452467 · MoreFalling
201212178,500852394 · MoreFalling
2011513,1506—21—Not enough data
20097106,7503—22—Not enough data
20081051,5002—22—Not enough data
20072156,9182—22—Falling
20063146,5623—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20054455,5003—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200419879,1225—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200312079,6956—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200218689,1268—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200122380,5008—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Volvo S60 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Volvo S60 have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo S60 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Volvo S60 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 5.

Has the 2007 Volvo S60 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Volvo S60 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Volvo S60 (S60 FWD, 2.5L 5-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Volvo S60 reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,918 miles and the middle half falls between 28,500 and 99,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.