2019 Volvo S60 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (4) · Tires (3) · Visibility/Wiper (2)
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Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal 2023-11-21 · campaign 23V780000 · 346 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10254.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2021-06-02 · campaign 21V414000 · 85,550 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking 2020-03-12 · campaign 20V144000 · 121,605 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Suspension:rear 2019-04-25 · campaign 19V327000 · 8,266 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 S60 vehicles. The rear suspension toe link flange lock nuts may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.
Risk: A sudden change in vehicle handling can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear toe link flange bolts and lock nuts, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owner's my contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19938.
Service bulletins (276)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Exterior Lighting 2026-07-28 · 37774.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text plus 1 pdf attachment - f the headlamp horizontal light aim cannot be adjusted via the set screw, if the horizontal light aim cannot be adjusted because the cogwheel knob is broken, do not replace the entire headlamp. instead, use the spare part kit part number 32476677 to replac
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-23 · 33031.6.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: text plus 1 .jpg attachment - if remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in dim "car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not working, please follow advice for detecting key
Power Train 2026-05-07 · 36496.10.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. if the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
Exterior Lighting 2026-05-07 · 34521.11.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. if the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
Engine 2026-04-23 · 35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: text plus 2 pdfs and 1 .png oil consumption test. perform the test. follow service procedure description and service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-07 · 37809.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text only - the purpose of this tj is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. this tj will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. current items under prior approval are listed in the "service" sec
Showing the 6 most recent of 276 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-24 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“i was pulling into a parking spot in a strip mall parking lot. when i braked after turning into the parking spot, the brakes failed. the car moved forward and hit the chevy suburban parked in front of it and started to push it. the automatic collision avoidance system did not stop the car, either. the owner of the suburban was in that vehicle an…”
2026-01-05 · Visibility/Wiper“the crimping on the a/c hose from the firewall to the compressor failed and leaked all the freon from the system. this is a design flaw, the mounting location causes excess vibration in the hose leading to the crimping failure. there are countless forum posts and other complaints filed by owners of the same vehicle for the exact same a/c hose. this…”
2025-02-28 · Electrical System“the dim (driver instrument module) flickers intermittently and i have no idea when it's going to go out completely. it actually does go out and there's a solid white panel or colored lines, but it comes back in. this displays the speedometer & fuel. this is a safety issue. i would hate for this to go completely out while i am driving. i do not know…”
2024-10-17 · Seats“passenger seat was unbolted from floor during a service appointment and not secured when dealer returned vehicle to me. passenger safety was at risk due to the seat rocking during acceleration and deceleration and in turns. the issue was confirmed by the dealer and has since been repaired. no warnings issued by vehicle. the dealer error occurred 10…”
2024-09-24 · Exterior Lighting“2019 volvo s60 headlamp system malfunction alert headlights/foglights to blink or turn off when turning the vehicle at night. i keep my headlights on auto so they are on during the day and i have only seen the error at night …”
2024-08-03 · Tires“have there been complaints about the pirelli tires with foam inlays falling apart because the foam comes unattached, then causing misalignment. car becomes unsafe to drive as the tires start to disintegrate. my car started shaking so bad it became difficult to drive. turned out foam inlay had become unattached which caused uneven wear and some tire…”
2024-05-21 · Seat Belts“the passenger seat belt failed and will not retract. people riding in my car are not safe with the seatbelt hanging loose. i read this was a recall which included 2019 s60s but my specific vin is not including for some reason. …”
2024-01-11 · Suspension“since purchase of my vehicle, the vehicle has had a vibration on the highway from 72-83mph with 2 different sets of wheels and tires, both pirelli tires but different models. my local volvo dealer refused to address the issue due to the issue occurring over the speed limit. so they were no help. there are quite a few other 2019 and up volvo s60 and…”
2023-11-20 · Tires“sudden, extreme vibration of front tires on i-95 west palm beach fl. drove immediately to schumacher volvo to keep initial service appointment. service manager advised to replace all 4 tires due to previous experience with oem perelli tire failures on volvo vehicles. replaced all 4 tires at costco at $1112+ cost. all photos show failure of foam/pa…”
2023-10-30 · Tires“235/40/19 xl run flat: at 20,750 miles, sudden extreme vibration at interstate speed. confirmed by schumacher volvo service on 28 oct 2023. service writer and technician advised tire/s failing due to 'foam' separating inside tire. rotated tires and could not determine which tire. advised to replace all tires due to experience with same problem on …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.