Volvo S60 years to avoid
The Volvo S60 years to avoid are 2004, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
1,673
Total complaints
41
Recall campaigns
1999–2025
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S60 years to avoid
Every S60 year
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo S60 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S60 years to avoid are 2004, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Volvo S60?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S60 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo S60 have?
Across all model years, the S60 has 41 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,673 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.