For a used S60, the key recalls depend on generation: 2023–2025 cars have the rearview camera fix (25V-908), 2020–2022 T8s the battery short-circuit recall (25V-179), 2011–2017 cars the door latch recall (19V-849), and 2001–2009 cars a driver airbag inflator recall (21V-766) covering 259,383 vehicles.
CarWhere lists 13 documented S60 issues, including 13 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
Third generation S60 problems (2019–2025)
Rearview camera image may not display (recall 25V-908) (2023–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (2019–2025) – 2023–2025
- Years:
- 2023–2025
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 25V-908 covers 2023–2025 S60 models among about 413,151 Volvo vehicles because the rearview camera image may not appear when the car is put in reverse, failing FMVSS 111. It replaces recall 25V-282, and cars repaired under 25V-282 need the new software remedy, done over the air or by a dealer.
Symptoms
- Blank or missing camera image when shifting into reverse
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm the software update was installed, over the air or by a dealer
NHTSA recall: 25V908000 (2025-12) · 413,151 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1][2][3]
Plug-in hybrid high-voltage battery may short circuit (recall 25V-179) (2020–2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (2019–2025) – 2020–2022 T8
- Years:
- 2020–2022
- Powertrain:
- T8 plug-in hybrid
Recall 25V-179 covers 2020–2022 S60 plug-in hybrids along with V60, XC60, XC90 and S90/V90 plug-in hybrids, about 7,483 vehicles in total, because a battery module can short circuit when the battery is fully charged and the car is parked, raising the risk of a fire. Volvo told owners not to charge until the repair is done; dealers inspect and replace modules as needed and update battery-monitoring software.
Symptoms
- No specific warning before the fault; follow the owner letter and do not charge until repaired
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller whether the battery module inspection or replacement was done
NHTSA recall: 25V179000 (2025-03) · 7,483 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4][3]
Loss of brake function in B mode or One Pedal Drive (recall 25V-392) (2023–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (2019–2025) – 2023–2025 T8
- Years:
- 2023–2025
- Powertrain:
- Plug-in hybrid and electric
Recall 25V-392 covers 2023–2025 S60 plug-in hybrids and other Volvo PHEVs and EVs, about 11,469 vehicles, because brake function may be lost while coasting downhill in "B" mode (plug-in hybrids) or One Pedal Drive (electric models). Volvo advised owners not to use those modes until the brake module software is updated over the air or by a dealer.
Symptoms
- Reduced or no braking while coasting downhill in B mode or One Pedal Drive
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm the software update was installed, over the air or by a dealer
NHTSA recall: 25V392000 (2025-06) · 11,469 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5][3]
Front passenger airbag may not be secured (recall 23V-780) (2019–2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (2019–2025) – 2019–2024
- Years:
- 2019–2024
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 23V-780 covers about 346 2019–2024 S60s because the front passenger airbag may not be secured properly and could deploy improperly. Dealers inspect and tighten its bolts.
Symptoms
- None visible to the driver
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 23V780000 (2023-11) · 346 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6][3]
Rear suspension toe link nuts may be loose (recall 19V-327) (2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (2019–2025) – 2019
- Years:
- 2019
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 19V-327 covers about 8,266 2019 S60s because the rear toe link flange lock nuts may not have been tightened, which can cause a sudden change in handling. Dealers inspect and replace bolts and nuts as needed.
Symptoms
- Clunking from the rear suspension
- Car that pulls or wanders
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 19V327000 (2019-04) · 8,266 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7][3]
Engine may not start, causing loss of drive power (recall 22V-793) (2022–2023)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (2019–2025) – 2022–2023
- Years:
- 2022–2023
- Powertrain:
- Plug-in hybrid
Recall 22V-793 covers 2022–2023 S60 models with the V60, S90L, XC60 and XC90, about 15,674 vehicles, because an engine control module software error may stop the gasoline engine from starting, so the car loses drive power once the high-voltage battery is depleted. Dealers update the ECM software.
Symptoms
- Loss of power when the hybrid battery runs down
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 22V793000 (2022-10) · 15,674 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [8][3]
Low-pressure fuel pump fuse can fail (recall 21V-414) (2019–2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (2019–2025) – 2019–2020
- Years:
- 2019–2020
- Powertrain:
- Gasoline and plug-in hybrid
Recall 21V-414 covers S60 models among about 85,550 2019–2020 Volvos because the low-pressure fuel pump can blow its fuse and fail, which can stall the engine. Dealers replace the fuse.
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 21V414000 (2021-06) · 85,550 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9][3]
Automatic emergency braking may not engage (recall 20V-144) (2019–2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (2019–2025) – 2019–2020
- Years:
- 2019–2020
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 20V-144 covers S60 models among about 121,605 2019–2020 Volvos because a software and hardware incompatibility can stop the automatic emergency braking system from detecting obstacles. Dealers update the Active Safety Domain Master software.
Symptoms
- No obvious symptom; the system may fail to brake for an obstacle
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 20V144000 (2020-03) · 121,605 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [10][3]
Second generation S60 problems (2011–2018)
Door latches may break so doors do not latch (recall 19V-849) (2011–2017)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2018) – 2011–2017
- Years:
- 2011–2017
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 19V-849 covers 2011–2017 S60, S60 Inscription and S60 Cross Country models with the V60 and V60 Cross Country, about 144,937 vehicles, because a component inside the door latches may break, making doors hard to latch or letting a door look closed when it is not. Dealers replace all four door latches. Recall 26V-072 (2026) expands it to about 2,758 2017 S60L cars.
Symptoms
- Door that will not latch or needs repeated closing
- Door-ajar warning
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 19V849000 (2019-11) · 144,937 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11][12][3]
Front seat belt anchor cable may fatigue (recall 20V-378) (2011–2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2018) – 2011–2018
- Years:
- 2011–2018
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 20V-378 covers 2011–2018 S60 and 2016–2018 S60 Cross Country models among about 308,260 Volvos because the flexible steel cable connecting the front outboard seat belts may fatigue over time, so the belt may not hold the occupant in a crash. Dealers replace the anchor cable for both front seats.
Symptoms
- Frayed or damaged belt anchor at the side of the front seat
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 20V378000 (2020-06) · 308,260 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [13][3]
No warning for low oil pressure, 5-cylinder cars (recall 13V-592) (2011–2012)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2018) – 2011–2012
- Years:
- 2011–2012
- Powertrain:
- 2.5L 5-cylinder (B5254T5, VIN code 62)
Recall 13V-592 covers about 30,929 2011–2012 S60s with the 5-cylinder B5254T5 engine because the car may not warn the driver of low oil pressure. Dealers update the software.
Symptoms
- Oil level dropping without a warning light
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 13V592000 (2013-11) · 30,929 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [14][3]
First generation S60 problems (2001–2009)
Driver airbag inflator may explode (recall 21V-766) (2001–2009)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2001–2009) – 2001–2009
- Years:
- 2001–2009
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 21V-766 covers 2001–2009 S60 and 2001–2006 S80 models, about 259,383 vehicles, because the driver airbag inflator propellant can degrade after long exposure to heat and humidity and the inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into the cabin. Dealers replace the driver airbag. An earlier campaign, 20V-681, covered 2001–2003 cars in high-humidity states.
Symptoms
- None visible to the driver
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup; treat an open airbag inflator recall as urgent
- Ask for the dealer repair order showing the driver airbag replacement
NHTSA recall: 21V766000 (2021-09) · 259,383 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [15][16][3]
Fuel pump flange can crack and leak (recall 09V-483) (2001–2004)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2001–2009) – 2001–2004
- Years:
- 2001–2004
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 09V-483 covers 2001–2004 S60s, plus S80, V70, XC70 and XC90 models, about 158,733 vehicles sold or registered in hot-climate states and US territories, because the fuel pump flange can crack and leak. Dealers inspect and replace the pump if needed.
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 09V483000 (2009-12) · 158,733 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [17][3]