2017 Volvo V60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
64/100
#6 most-complained of 15 V60 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Volvo V60 has a Complaint Index of 64, ranking 6th worst out of 15 model years, with 3 complaints and 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. It sits well below the 2015 and 2016 V60, which carry Avoid verdicts.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22 city / 31 hwy
Top 2017 Volvo V60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other2 (67%)
- Structure & Body1 (33%)
What owners report
- Front seats rock or wobble slightly at the base, most noticeable during low-speed maneuvers like backing out of a garage or shifting between reverse and drive.
- The seat movement is described as subtle but persistent once noticed, occurring during everyday actions such as getting into the vehicle.
2017 Volvo V60 recalls
6 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.
- NHTSA 18V800000Nov 13, 2018Electrical System17,548 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
2017 Volvo V60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2017 compared with other V60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Volvo V60 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 3 complaints and a Complaint Index of 64 for the 2017 V60, ranking it 6th worst among 15 model years. It has fewer reported problems than the 2015 and 2016 V60, both marked Avoid.
- What problems does the 2017 Volvo V60 have?
- The top problem area reported is Structure & Body, accounting for 33% of complaints, including reports of front seats rocking or wobbling at the base.
- Does the 2017 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2017 V60, covering seat belts, door latches, electrical system software, and two separate airbag recalls, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 V60 compare to other V60 model years?
- With a Complaint Index of 64, the 2017 V60 ranks 6th worst out of 15 years tracked. Years with Avoid verdicts include 2015 (index 100), 2016 (index 86), 2020 (index 79), and 2024 (index 93).