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Volvo V60 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 35 owner complaints on the Volvo V60 from 31 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 35 complaints · 31 runs · 2015–2018 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported V60 run is YV140MEK5G1 (2016 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.7× the typical run. Engine problems make up 38% of reports; 2016 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for V60 model years 2015–2025.

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 V60 has 31 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 26% of every V60 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Volvo V60 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
YV140MEK5G1••••••20163——
YV140MEB0F1••••••20152——
YV140MEK4G1••••••20162——
YV140MEM0F1••••••20151——
YV1902SP2F1••••••20151——
YV140MEB7F1••••••20151——
YV1612SC4F1••••••201511—
YV140MEK7F1••••••20151——
YV1A0MSW0J2••••••20181——
YV1612SBXF1••••••20151——
YV126MEDXF1••••••20151——
YV140MEM7F1••••••201511—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 19 V60 runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 15 V60 VINs so far, most often 2015, 2020, 2017 builds.

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 V60 the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2016 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.

FIG.02·Volvo V60 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2017133—
20161.31310—
20151.118172
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2016 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 38% of everything Volvo V60 owners report: Engine, 12 of 35 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Volvo V60 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine12——
Unknown Or Other4——
Electrical System4——
Service Brakes31—
Structure3——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)21—
Power Train2——
Visibility2——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 16 recall campaigns on the Volvo V60; the 6 below cover build years 2015 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Volvo V60 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
20V378000Seat Belts:front2015–2018
25V282000Back Over Prevention:software2023–2025
25V908000Back Over Prevention:software2023–2025
25V179000Electrical System:software2020–2022
18V800000Electrical System:software2017–2019
19V849000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch2015–2017
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

20V378000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2015: 5 years on the road before the recall.

The V60 against its rivals

The V60 draws 1.1 complaints per production run; the Buick Envista 1.9 and the Nissan ARIYA 1.5. That is the lowest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·Volvo V60 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Volvo V6035311.15.7%
Buick Envista90481.92.2%
Nissan ARIYA59391.51.7%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 35 reports on the Volvo V60, 5.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Volvo V60 — complaint severity
OutcomeVolvo V60All vehicles
Complaints filed351,115,966
Involved a crash2 (5.7%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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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 V60 share of that is 35 complaints over 31 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Volvo V60
Recalls40 campaignsFuel economy31 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems42 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space29 cu ftUsed prices290 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2015–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Volvo V60 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 35 NHTSA complaints from 31 V60 runs and 16 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which V60 production run has the most complaints?

YV140MEK5G1, a 2016 build, with 3 complaints. The typical V60 run has 1.1.

Which V60 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2016 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.

Does the V60 get more complaints than the Buick Envista?

No: 1.1 complaints per production run for the V60 against 1.9 for the Buick Envista.

How many V60 complaints involve a crash?

5.7% of 35 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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