Is the Volvo S60 Reliable?
2001–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Volvo S60 Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 1 | 21 | — | — | 76 | Good |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 95 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 | — | — | 92 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 93 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 94 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 93 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 99 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 84 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the S60 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The S60 scores 20 points above the average luxury — a strong result.
Known Volvo S60 Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 71 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volvo S60 reliable?+
The Volvo S60 scores 90/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 10 recall campaigns and 71 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year S60 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2018 S60 achieved the highest reliability score of 99/100 with 0 recalls and 2 complaints.
How many miles does a S60 last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Volvo S60 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used S60 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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