2017 Volvo S60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2017 Volvo S60 has a complaint index of 32, ranking 14th out of 20 model years, and earns a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 16 complaints, 5 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 injury for this year, with Structure & Body issues, mainly door latches, the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 32/100
- #14 of 20 S60 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 16
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2017 Volvo S60 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other6 (38%)
- Structure & Body5 (31%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (13%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Engine1 (6%)
- Seat Belts1 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Door latches fail or won't lock, sometimes letting a door swing open while driving.
- Brakes reportedly went to the floor with no warning at 11,600 miles, requiring the driver to shift to park to stop.
- A right-side wheel hub bearing made intermittent noise that the dealer would not diagnose further.
- The check engine light came on repeatedly and the car shut off while being driven, at 60,000 miles.
- The sunroof glass detached and shattered while a driver was entering the vehicle, at 42,427 miles.
- A tire reportedly blew out suddenly on the highway after several months of use.
2017 Volvo S60 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles
Seat belts:front
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 19V849000Nov 26, 2019Structure & Body144,937 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 17V127000Mar 1, 2017Airbags112 vehicles
Air bags
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.
2017 Volvo S60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other S60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Volvo S60 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 S60 a complaint index of 32, which ranks 14th out of 20 model years for this model and earns a Good verdict relative to other S60 years.
- What problems does the 2017 Volvo S60 have?
- NHTSA lists 16 complaints for the 2017 S60, with Structure & Body issues, mostly door latches, making up 31% of complaints. Brakes, suspension, engine, seat belts, and a sunroof failure were also reported.
- Does the 2017 Volvo S60 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2017 S60, covering seat belts, door latches, and front seat side airbags. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Volvo S60 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019, and 2024 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100, 95, 84, 79, and 89. The 2017 model year is not one of them.
- How many complaints does the 2017 Volvo S60 have compared to other years?
- The 2017 S60 has 16 complaints, far fewer than 2012's 121 or 2013's 87, and its complaint index of 32 ranks it 14th worst of 20 model years.