2011 Volvo V60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#15 most-complained of 15 V60 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2011 Volvo V60 has 0 NHTSA complaints on file and a complaint index of 0, ranking 15th out of 15 model years — the lowest, best-performing year in the lineup. It has 2 recalls covering seat belts and door latches.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2011 Volvo V60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2011 Volvo V60 recalls
2 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.
2011 compared with other V60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Volvo V60 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2011 V60 and a complaint index of 0, which is the lowest among all 15 model years covered, meaning this year has the fewest reported problems relative to other V60 years.
- Does the 2011 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
- Yes, it has 2 recalls: one for seat belt anchor cables that can fray or break, and one for door latch components that may break and make doors difficult to latch.
- Are either of the 2011 V60 recalls do-not-drive recalls?
- No. Neither of the 2 recalls is marked as a do-not-drive recall, and neither requires parking outside.
- Which Volvo V60 model years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2024 model years are marked Avoid, with complaint indexes of 100, 86, 79, and 93 respectively, far higher than the 2011 model's index of 0.