2019 Volvo V60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
57/100
#7 most-complained of 15 V60 years
The 2019 Volvo V60 has a complaint index of 57, ranking 7th out of 15 model years, with 2 complaints and 3 recalls filed. It sits in the middle of the pack, well below the 2015 and 2024 model years marked Avoid.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 31 hwy
Top 2019 Volvo V60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body1 (50%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (50%)
What owners report
- Windshield develops a stress crack near the camera/rear-view mirror mount while the car is parked, with no impact damage, reported at 6,228 miles.
- Electronic tailgate struts and motors have failed repeatedly, with owners describing the tailgate as prone to dropping suddenly on heads or fingers.
2019 Volvo V60 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V414000Jun 2, 2021Fuel System85,550 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
- NHTSA 20V144000Mar 12, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras121,605 vehicles
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, 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 R29998.
- 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.
2019 Volvo V60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 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.
2019 compared with other V60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Volvo V60 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2019 V60, giving it a complaint index of 57, which ranks 7th out of 15 model years for this model. It is not a standout problem year compared to 2015, 2016, 2020, or 2024, which carry Avoid verdicts.
- What recalls affect the 2019 Volvo V60?
- The 2019 V60 has 3 recalls: a fuel pump fuse issue, an Automatic Emergency Braking software/hardware incompatibility, and a Vehicle Connectivity Module software problem. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2019 V60?
- NHTSA data shows Structure & Body as the top problem area, accounting for 50% of complaints, tied with Visibility & Wipers, also at 50%.
- How does the 2019 V60 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 57, the 2019 V60 ranks better than 2015 (100), 2016 (86), 2024 (93), and 2020 (79), all of which carry Avoid verdicts, but worse than years like 2018 (43) and 2022 (29).