2019 Volvo S60 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 24%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Volvo S60, 24% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Parking break can become temporarily unavailable and when this happens the information center does not relay any other information when the auto is running! Gps, tire pressure, etc low gas, etc information is voided. Three times car had to be repair, apparently water, coffee etc can get into the switch as the switch is located next to the cup holders between the seats. Bad location or poor design of the switch? Serious because running information is voided on dash!. First repair was free, second time the repair was to cost $500. …”
NHTSA complaint #11350197, filed 2020-08, 28,600 miles“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. I attempted to extinguish the fire myself using soda, I was pulling clothing (2 shirts and napkins) out of the car and burned my hand”
NHTSA complaint #11476336, filed 2022-07“The DIM (Driver Instrument Module) flickers intermittently and I have no idea when it's going to go out completely. It actually does go out and there's a solid white panel or colored lines, but it comes back in. This displays the speedometer & fuel. This is a safety issue. I would hate for this to go completely out while I am driving. I do not know the cause for the malfunction. However, per the Volvo tech; they're aware this is a reoccurring issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11645460, filed 2025-02“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. The automatic collision avoidance system did not stop the car, either. The owner of the Suburban was in that vehicle and was able to put it in gear and move it out of the way. My car continued to move forward at the speed it had been going at when the brakes failed so apparently it was still accelerating. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759182, filed 2026-08“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. I attempted to extinguish the fire myself using soda, I was pulling clothing (2 shirts and napkins) out of the car and burned my hand We towed the car to Volvo and they are claiming it’s not their fault We have only had the car for 4 months And my husband could have died or worse if my child was in the back seat!”
NHTSA complaint #11480473, filed 2022-08Related recalls
- 21V414000Jun 2, 2021Volvo 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…Covers: Volvo S60 2019–2020, XC90 2019–2020, XC60 2019–2020 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11031099Mar 10, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 attachments 1 PDF and 1 PNG - High Voltage Battery repairs. Always repair the battery according to the methods in VIDA. This TJ is a…
- 11028384Jan 8, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Text plus TJI 528994 - Charge Lid Hard to open/close. begin with replacing the actuator in the lock mechanism
- 11021914Jul 2, 2025This is a Technical Journal: VCM Backup Battery Replacement with VCM-U105000. Replace the VCM Backup Battery and download the relevant Software.
- 11020542Jun 13, 2025This is a Technical Journal: BEV and LR-PHEV SW Update for High Voltage Battery Balancer. The Balancer software must be upgraded to version OTG_192-411899-H00-029 or higher
- 11020526May 16, 2025This is a Technical Journal: BEV and LR-PHEV SW Update for High Voltage Battery Balancer. The Balancer software must be upgraded to version OTG_192-411899-H00-029 or higher
- 11016902Mar 18, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Service: Don´t charge the battery before the test, jump start the vehicle if needed. Read out the vehicle…
- 11016900Mar 18, 2025This is a Technical Journal: High Voltage Battery repairs. Always repair the battery according to the methods in VIDA.
- 11009515Sep 21, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Charge Lid Hard to open/close. begin with replacing the actuator in the lock mechanism
- 11007932Aug 14, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA
- 11007925Aug 14, 2024Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 27% |
| 2022 | 4 | 27% |
| 2021 | 4 | 50% |
| 2020 | 4 | 33% |
| 2019 | 6 | 24% |
| 2016 | 5 | 19% |
| 2015 | 9 | 15% |
| 2014 | 3 | 12% |
| 2013 | 7 | 8% |
| 2012 | 17 | 14% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 10% |
| 2007 | 7 | 33% |
| 2006 | 3 | 10% |
| 2005 | 6 | 14% |
| 2004 | 21 | 11% |
| 2003 | 54 | 45% |
| 2002 | 36 | 19% |
| 2001 | 31 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2019 Volvo S60
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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