The 2017 Volvo S60 is associated with 15 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 5 reports (33% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 29 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 15 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Other / Uncategorized (5 / 33%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 23–29 MPG (7 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| S60 Inscription FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| S60 Inscription AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| S60 CC AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| S60 Polestar AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| S60 FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| S60 AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| S60 AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR FWD | | | | | 10% |
| 4 DR AWD | | | | | 10% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Volvo S60 models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS
Defect Summary: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.
View all 2017 Volvo S60 recalls & campaign history (5 campaigns) →