2023 Volvo S60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
14/100
#13 most-complained of 15 S60 years
The 2023 Volvo S60 has a complaint index of 14, ranking 13th out of 15 model years, making it one of the better years for this model. It has 3 complaints and 6 recalls, mostly tied to rearview camera and airbag issues.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 26 city / 33 hwy
Top 2023 Volvo S60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (67%)
- Other1 (33%)
What owners report
- Owners report the backup camera continues to cut out intermittently even after the recall software update was installed.
- The camera dropout was originally flagged as part of a recall notice before the dealership visit.
- After the dealer applied the fix, the interruption issue returned in the same way as before the repair.
2023 Volvo S60 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V908000Dec 23, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras413,151 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
- NHTSA 25V282000May 8, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras413,151 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
- 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.
2023 Volvo S60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,650
- 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.
2023 compared with other S60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Volvo S60 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints for the 2023 S60, giving it a complaint index of 14 — the 13th highest out of 15 model years, meaning most other years have more reported issues.
- What are the most common complaints on the 2023 Volvo S60?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues make up 67% of complaints for this year, with 2 of the 3 total complaints falling in that category.
- Does the 2023 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2023 S60, covering the rearview camera display, passenger airbag mounting, e-Call diagnostics, ABS/brake control module software, and engine control module software.
- Which Volvo S60 model years should be avoided?
- Based on complaint index, the 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2024 S60 model years are rated Avoid, while 2023 is not in that category.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Volvo S60?
- The 2023 S60 gets an EPA-rated 30 mpg combined (26 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650.