2019 Volvo S60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
71/100
#5 most-complained of 15 S60 years
The 2019 Volvo S60 has a Complaint Index of 71 and ranks 5th worst of 15 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System issues dominate with 8 complaints (32% share), including 2 fires, plus 4 recalls covering airbags, fuel pumps, and suspension.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 24 city / 34 hwy
Top 2019 Volvo S60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System8 (32%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (20%)
- Engine3 (12%)
- Other3 (12%)
- Brakes2 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (8%)
- Structure & Body2 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (8%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report smoke and smell coming from air vents with a dashboard 12V battery warning light, followed by a fire in the trunk area.
- Brakes reportedly failed while pulling into a parking spot, causing the car to strike a parked vehicle even though the automatic collision avoidance system did not intervene.
- New front tires were damaged by potholes within the first month of ownership at very low mileage.
- Lane keep assist reportedly worked only a small fraction of the time, and the forward collision system reportedly caused the vehicle to stop abruptly while driving at low speed with no obstacle present.
- Chrome trim around the steering wheel reportedly reflected sunlight into the driver's eyes, described as distracting and uncomfortable.
- The parking brake reportedly became temporarily unavailable, with the information center losing GPS, tire pressure, and fuel data, traced to liquid getting into a switch near the cup holders.
2019 Volvo S60 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V780000Nov 21, 2023Airbags346 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 21V414000Jun 2, 2021Fuel System85,550 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 20V144000Mar 12, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras121,605 vehicles
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
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.
Remedy: 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.
2019 Volvo S60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,850
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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.
2019 compared with other S60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Volvo S60 a good year to buy?
- It carries a Caution verdict, ranking 5th worst among 15 S60 model years with a Complaint Index of 71. Electrical System problems, including 2 reported fires, are the top concern.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volvo S60?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System complaints lead with 8 reports (32% share), followed by Suspension, Wheels & Tires with 5 complaints (20% share) and Engine with 3 complaints (12% share).
- Does the 2019 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 S60, covering airbags, the low-pressure fuel pump, Automatic Emergency Braking software, and rear suspension toe link lock nuts.
- How does the 2019 S60 compare to other model years?
- Its Complaint Index of 71 is worse than the 2016 (43), 2017 (36), 2020 (29), and 2021 (21) model years, all rated Good or Best, but better than 2012 (100) and 2013 (93), which are rated Avoid.