2024 Volvo S60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2024 Volvo S60 has a complaint index of 89, ranking third-worst among 20 model years, with 20 complaints, 3 recalls, and 3 crashes tied to reported issues, mainly involving cameras, electrical systems, and brakes.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 89/100
- #3 of 20 S60 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 20
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- 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 2024 Volvo S60 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (35%)
- Electrical System6 (30%)
- Other5 (25%)
- Brakes4 (20%)
- Engine3 (15%)
- Steering3 (15%)
- Fuel System2 (10%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rearview and backup cameras fail to display or show an error message when shifting into reverse, sometimes despite a prior software recall fix.
- Backup camera image becomes unreadable at night because the screen brightness stays too high in low light.
- Owners report unintended acceleration with the brake pedal pressed, in one case leading to a crash into a parked car and another into a barrier at 4,000 miles.
- Collision Avoidance System swerves or brakes unnecessarily on curves or freeway exits with no obstacles present.
- Infotainment and multimedia screens go blank or freeze with an Android system data error, sometimes taking out the backup camera along with it.
- Vehicle loses propulsion while driving at 45 mph, with the steering wheel and gear shifter also seizing, at 20,000 miles.
2024 Volvo S60 recalls
3 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.
2024 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.
2024 compared with other S60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Volvo S60 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2024 S60 has a complaint index of 89, the third-highest among 20 model years covered, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other S60 years.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2024 Volvo S60?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 7 of 20 complaints (35%) and including one crash.
- Does the 2024 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 S60: two involving rearview camera display issues and one for a passenger air bag that may not be secured properly.
- How does the 2024 S60 compare to other model years?
- Its complaint index of 89 puts it worse than most other S60 years; only 2012 (100) and 2013 (95) rank higher, while 2021 has the lowest index at 21 and carries a Best verdict.