NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Volvo S60[1]. The electrical system is the group named most often[2].
Most reported problems
Here is what owners reported to NHTSA, starting with the biggest group. - Electrical System. 6 complaints[2]. Owners describe the center screen going blank while driving, sometimes with the car's warning sounds dropping out. A few stories also say the whole dashboard went dark. - Unknown Or Other. 5 complaints[5]. These reports do not point to one clear part of the car. - Forward Collision Avoidance. 5 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe the collision system acting when nothing was in the way, including a swerve into the next lane on a curving road and a reaction at a freeway exit. - Back Over Prevention. 4 complaints[7]. Owners describe a rear camera that fails to show up when the car is put in reverse, and one says the picture is hard to read at night. - Brakes. 4 complaints[8]. Owners describe stopping that feels rough or uneven, and one story describes the car moving forward while the driver was pressing the brake. - Steering. 3 complaints[9]. - Speed Control. 2 complaints[10]. - Fuel System, Gasoline. 1 complaint[11]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one part.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2024 S60 is necessarily included.
- Back Over Prevention › Software (25V908), December 2025. About 413,151 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Service Brakes (25V392), June 2025. About 11,469 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Back Over Prevention › Software (25V282), May 2025. About 413,151 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Air Bags › Frontal (23V780), November 2023. About 346 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| S60 B5, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 26 / 35 / 30 | $2,750 |
| S60 B5 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive[16] | 25 / 33 / 28 | $2,950 |
| S60 T8 AWD Recharge, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium and Electricity[17] | 30 / 33 / 31 | n/a |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo S60 with 2.0L 4-cylinder[18] | 247 to 312 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2024 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 223 | 8 |
| 2002 | 186 | 8 |
| 2003 | 120 | 6 |
| 2004 | 198 | 5 |
| 2005 | 44 | 3 |
| 2006 | 31 | 3 |
| 2007 | 21 | 2 |
| 2008 | 10 | 2 |
| 2009 | 7 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 | 6 |
| 2012 | 121 | 8 |
| 2013 | 87 | 4 |
| 2014 | 25 | 3 |
| 2015 | 59 | 2 |
| 2016 | 28 | 4 |
| 2017 | 18 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 25 | 5 |
| 2020 | 12 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 | 15 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 | 7 |
| 2024 | 22 | 4 |
NHTSA's counts for the S60 show 22 complaints and 4 recalls for 2024[3]. Among the 24 model years listed, 11 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 12 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2025 (0) and the most are for 2001 (223)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2024 S60?
The 2024 Volvo S60 has 22 complaints on file with NHTSA[1]. The biggest group is the electrical system[2], and owners describe screen and sound problems that can also affect the safety alerts. The collision avoidance and rear camera groups each have reports too[6][7]. Recalls exist for this year, so check the Recalls section on this page[3]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide to what owners talk about and not as a score.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volvo S60?
- The electrical system has the largest group, with 6 complaints[2]. Forward collision avoidance has 5 complaints[6] and back over prevention has 4[7].
- Does the 2024 Volvo S60 have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year fact lists recalls for 2024[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
- Is the 2024 Volvo S60 reliable?
- NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for this year[1]. Read the problem groups above and the by-year comparison on this page to judge for yourself.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2024 Volvo S60?
- See the Fuel section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Which year of the Volvo S60 is best?
- See the by-year comparison on this page, which lists each model year side by side.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Volvo S60 (5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Volvo S60 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for S60 B5, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 5 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the back over prevention component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 25V908, filed December 23, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V392, filed June 12, 2025: Service Brakes. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V282, filed May 8, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V780, filed November 21, 2023: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for S60 B5 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for S60 T8 AWD Recharge, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium and Electricity: 31 MPGe combined, 530 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Volvo S60 with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 247 to 312 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, S60 4DR SEDAN AWD: length 188 in, width 73 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 3,957 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, S60 4DR SEDAN FWD: length 188 in, width 73 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 3,719 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, S60 RECHARGE 4DR SEDAN: length 188 in, width 73 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,482 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov