Volvo V60 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Volvo V60 model year (2015–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Volvo V60 Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 21 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 33
4 recalls · 13 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 25
6 recalls · 6 complaints
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 24
Best Volvo V60 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
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Volvo V60 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Good |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Good |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 12 | Caution |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Good |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Good |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Good |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Good |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 7 | Good |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 | 24 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 4 | 13 | 25 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 2 | 21 | 33 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Volvo V60 Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent V60 models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade V60 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year V60 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2015 Volvo V60 if possible. It has 2 recalls, 21 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ENGINE. The overall problem score is 33 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year V60 to buy?+
The 2026 Volvo V60 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which V60 has the fewest problems?+
The 2026, 2024, 2025 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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