Volvo S60 (2017) Recall: Door Latches May Open While Driving
Volvo recalls 2011-2017 S60 models with faulty door latches that could open mid-drive, risking injury. Owners must have latches replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60 models due to door latches that may not stay securely closed while driving. This could lead to doors opening unexpectedly and causing injury to occupants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226495-volvo-s60-2017-recall-door-latches-may-open-while-driving.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226495-volvo-s60-2017-recall-door-latches-may-open-while-driving · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V849000
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“Volvo S60 (2017) Recall: Door Latches May Open While Driving.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226495-volvo-s60-2017-recall-door-latches-may-open-while-driving. Based on NHTSA recall #19V849000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V849000).
Why it’s dangerous
A component in the door latch system can break, causing doors to not stay securely closed. This means a door might appear locked but actually open while the vehicle is in motion, potentially leading to injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011-2017 Volvo S60, S60I, V60, S60CC, and V60CC vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk of injury if a door opens unexpectedly while moving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC, or V60CC model. The recall began April 9, 2020, and affects all these vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo Customer Service
Call 1-800-458-1552 to schedule a free door latch replacement at a dealer.
Have Latches Replaced
Dealers will replace all four door latches at no cost as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, 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 R89978.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V849000 (November 26, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.