Volvo V60 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Volvo V60 (2015–2024) that have at least 5 complaints. 2015 has the most, with 21. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (16 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All V60 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | — | 3 | 221 | — | Too new |
| 2020 | 8 | 1,650 | 4 | 249 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 14 | 5,000 | 4 | 349 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 21 | 40,550 | 2 | 329 | — | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine16 33%
- Electrical system8 16%
- Brakes7 14%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)5 10%
- Other or unknown4 8.2%
- Transmission and drivetrain3 6.1%
- Body and structure3 6.1%
- Seat belts3 6.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2016: “As we were driving on I-95 near summerville sc on jan 5th in the early afternoon (approx. Speed 70 MPH) the sunroof suddenly imploded sounding like a gunshot going off. There was no projectile heard or seen prior to the sudden shattering. Thankfully, the internal cover prevented the majority of glass from entering the passenger compartment. Because we didn't hear or see a projectile, the only conclusion we came to was that the temperature differential may have LED to the sudden crack (this trip took place during the bomb cyclone in the south). …”
NHTSA complaint #11062696, filed 2018-01, 36,500 miles2015: “I am a single mom with an autistic son, and two other children. I used to work for mitchell Volvo in simsbury, ct and just purchased my 2015.5 Volvo V60 in december and only have 10k miles on it. I drive, literally, three miles per day, except for my first incident: in early july 2016, I drove to rochester, ny for a funeral for my uncle. Upon pulling out into rt 495, I hit the gas, and nothing. I had my autistic son and 87 year old father in the car, I panicked as cars were coming, and car wasn't moving, I slammed on the gas, and the car banged into gear and went. …”
NHTSA complaint #10898918, filed 2016-08, 8,500 miles2020: “When temperatures are below 60 degrees I receive a brake light malfunction notice and when looking at the brake lights the 3rd chsml seems to be dimmer then normal. Only happens at lower temperatures. This happens when first started.”
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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. Methodology