The most-reported S60 run is YV1RS58D512 (2001 builds) with 16 complaints, 6.2× the typical run. Engine problems make up 18% of reports; 2012 is the worst model year at 6.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for S60 model years 2001–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volvo S60 has 402 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 7% of every S60 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YV1RS58D512•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| YV1622FS6C2•••••• | 2012 | 1 | — | |
| YV1622FS5C2•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| YV1RS61R222•••••• | 2002 | 2 | — | |
| YV1622FS1C2•••••• | 2012 | 1 | — | |
| YV1RS61T142•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| YV1622FS2C2•••••• | 2012 | 1 | — | |
| YV1RS61R422•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| YV1RS61R212•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| YV1RS61R012•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| YV1RH58D122•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| YV1RS58D722•••••• | 2002 | — | 1 |
Each of the other 390 S60 runs has 9 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 115 S60 VINs so far, most often 2022, 2019, 2024 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Volvo S60 the gap between build years is 6.2×: a 2012 car draws 6.2 complaints per run, a 2011 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 2017 | 17 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 25 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 58 | 48 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 24 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 82 | 35 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 117 | 19 | 7 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 9 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 21 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 21 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 36 | 27 | — | |
| 2004 | 172 | 57 | 12 | |
| 2003 | 96 | 42 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 157 | 40 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 194 | 40 | 5 |
Heaviest year here is 2012 at 6.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2011 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 18% of everything Volvo S60 owners report: Engine, 184 of 1,045 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7 | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 2 | |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 41 recall campaigns on the Volvo S60; the 6 below cover build years 2001 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 21V766000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2001–2009 |
| 10V566000 | Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System) | 2001–2009 |
| 20V378000 | Seat Belts:front | 2011–2018 |
| 19V849000 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 2011–2017 |
| 23V780000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2019–2024 |
| 07E023000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 2001–2006 |
21V766000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2001: 20 years on the road before the recall.
The S60 against its rivals
The S60 draws 2.6 complaints per production run; the Toyota Corolla 5.2, the Acura TLX 2.1 and the Subaru WRX 1.3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | 1,045 | 402 | 4.7% | |
| Toyota Corolla | 10,489 | 2,033 | 14.9% | |
| Acura TLX | 860 | 409 | 4.1% | |
| Subaru WRX | 280 | 221 | 7.5% |
How serious were they
Of the 1,045 reports on the Volvo S60, 4.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Volvo S60 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1,045 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 49 (4.7%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 22 (2.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 47 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Volvo S60 share of that is 1,045 complaints over 402 runs, 0.09% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Volvo S60 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,045 NHTSA complaints from 402 S60 runs and 41 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which S60 production run has the most complaints?
YV1RS58D512, a 2001 build, with 16 complaints. The typical S60 run has 2.6.
Which S60 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2012 is heaviest at 6.2 complaints per run and 2011 lightest at 1.
Does the S60 get more complaints than the Toyota Corolla?
No: 2.6 complaints per production run for the S60 against 5.2 for the Toyota Corolla.
How many S60 complaints involve a crash?
4.7% of 1,045 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 22 involved a fire.
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