Every 2011 Volvo S60 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 20V378000
Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Full recall details for 20V378000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 19V849000
Nov 26, 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
- Problem
- Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
- Risk
- A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V849000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 13V592000
Nov 22, 2013Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine
- Problem
- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S60 vehicles manufactured June 22, 2010, through May 14, 2012, and equipped with 5-cylinder B5254T5 (VIN code 62) engines. In the affected vehicles, the vehicle may not alert the driver of a low oil pressure situation.
- Risk
- Without being warned of a low oil pressure situation, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle until it stalls, which increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software so that the driver is alerted should there be a low oil pressure situation, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R29436.
Full recall details for 13V592000 →Equipment · NHTSA 11V508000
Oct 18, 2011Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL KIT.
- Risk
- A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
Full recall details for 11V508000 →Seats · NHTSA 10V591000
Nov 22, 2010Seats
- Problem
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
- Risk
- POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
Full recall details for 10V591000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 10V579000
Nov 17, 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
- Problem
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
- Risk
- SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
Full recall details for 10V579000 →
2011 Volvo S60 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volvo S60, reporting 2 crashes, 5 injuries. Volvo has issued at least 253 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
- Steering1
- Structure1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (128)
- Electrical System (75)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (31)
- Wheels (19)
- Unknown Or Other (11)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (10)
Read Volvo S60 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volvo S60. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“New tires (all 4) installed on November 4, 2023 at Walmart in Myrtle Beach, SC. Drove car to New Jersey on Nov. 5, arrived November 6. Tire pressure low indicator came on november 14. Drove to Old Bridge, NJ Walmart Auto Center to have them look at them. Arrived around 6 pm.”
2011 VOLVO S60Nov 22, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11556396
Injury reported
“THE METAL TRIMMING ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS FRAYED. IT CUTS MY HANDS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS.”
2011 VOLVO S60Jan 11, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11062096
“REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE IF CAR IS LOCKED OR HAS JUST BEEN UNLOCKED. IT WILL ONLY OPEN FROM THE INSIDE IF THE OUTSIDE HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED AND THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN LOCKED SINCE. THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED IN AUGUST 2014, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR.”
2011 VOLVO S60Oct 24, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10649786
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO S60(NA). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER.”
2011 VOLVO S60May 9, 2011
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10399515
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