2023 Volvo S60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 Volvo S60 has a complaint index of 11, ranking 18th worst out of 20 model years, meaning it's one of the lower-complaint years for this model. It has 6 recalls covering cameras, airbags, electrical, brakes, and engine software, but only 3 owner complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 11/100
- #18 of 20 S60 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 26 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Volvo S60 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (67%)
- Other1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the rearview backup camera image intermittently drops out or fails to display, even after a software update was applied to address a related recall.
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?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 S60 has a complaint index of 11 and ranks 18th worst out of 20 S60 model years, making it one of the lower-complaint years for the model.
- What problems does the 2023 Volvo S60 have?
- NHTSA lists 3 owner complaints for the 2023 S60, with the top problem area being Collision Avoidance & Cameras, accounting for 2 of those 3 complaints (67%).
- Does the 2023 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2023 S60, covering the rearview camera display, passenger airbag bolts, e-Call telematics software, brake control module ABS/stability errors, and an engine control module software error that could prevent starting.
- Is the 2023 Volvo S60 the best year for this model?
- No year is confirmed as the single best, but among the years listed, 2021 carries a 'Best' verdict with a complaint index of 21, while the 2023 model sits lower in complaints at an index of 11 but carries more recalls.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Volvo S60?
- The EPA rates the 2023 S60 at 30 mpg combined (26 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650.