Volvo S60: a used-buyer guide to every generation, engine and price

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The Volvo S60 is a midsize luxury sedan sold in the US across three generations, from the 2001 to the 2025 model year. Volvo's 2025 price list omits it and EPA has no 2026 listing. Late models came as the B5 mild hybrid or the 455-hp T8 plug-in hybrid, which EPA rates at 40 miles of electric range.

Type
Midsize luxury sedan, front- or all-wheel drive
Price (MSRP)
$42,000–$58,550 (2024 MY) · Last Volvo-published US price list we found for the S60 (2024 model year), excluding destination: B5 FWD Core $42,000 to T8 Ultimate Black Edition $58,550. EPA lists 2025 S60 B5 and T8 models, but Volvo's 2025 pricing release does not include the S60.[1][2][3]
Powertrains
S60 B5 (mild hybrid, 2023–2025), S60 T8 eAWD plug-in hybrid (extended range) · 455 hp
Current generation
Third generation (SPA), 2019–2025

2024 Volvo S60 price and trims

The 2024 model is the last S60 on a Volvo US price list we found; the January 2025 list does not include it, though EPA lists 2025 S60 models. All 2024 trims were listed in the Dark theme.[1][2][3]

Volvo S60 trims with 2024 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2024)Powertrain
Core$42,000B5 FWD Dark theme, excl. destination. B5 AWD $44,300; Recharge T8 $51,950.2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, FWD or AWD; T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft[1]
Plus$44,950B5 FWD, excl. destination. B5 AWD $47,250; Recharge T8 $54,900.2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, FWD or AWD; T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft[1]
Plus Black Edition$46,650B5 FWD, excl. destination. B5 AWD $48,950; Recharge T8 $56,000.2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, FWD or AWD; T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft[1]
Ultimate$49,750B5 AWD Dark theme, excl. destination. Recharge T8 $57,400.2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD; T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft[1]
Ultimate Black Edition$58,550Recharge T8 only, excl. destination.T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft[1]

Every S60 trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Volvo S60 engines, horsepower and mpg

EPA rates the 2025 S60 T8 at 74 MPGe with 40 miles of electric range, and the 2025 B5 AWD at 25/34/28 mpg. Earlier third-generation cars used a 250-hp T5 (FWD), 316-hp T6 (AWD) and 400-hp T8. Volvo does not state B5 output in the releases we could retrieve.

Volvo S60 powertrains with manufacturer-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
S60 B5 (mild hybrid, 2023–2025)Core, Plus, Ultimate, Black Edition2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 48-volt mild-hybrid system[3][1]——8-speed automaticFront- or all-wheel drive27/36/302025 MY[3]
S60 T8 eAWD plug-in hybrid (extended range)Core, Plus, Ultimate, Black Edition2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder plus 143-hp rear electric motor, 18.8 kWh battery[4][5][1]4555238-speed automaticElectric all-wheel drive30/33/312025 MY[5]

Output is as rated by the manufacturer; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

Is the Volvo S60 still sold new?

Volvo's US price list for the 2025 model year (January 2025) covers its SUVs, the V60 Cross Country and the S90, but not the S60, and EPA has S60 fuel-economy listings through the 2025 model year with none for 2026. In June 2024 Volvo said its Charleston-area plant was building the EX90 and the S60. For shoppers, that makes the S60 a used and remaining-inventory car.[2][3][16]

S60 T8 and Polestar Engineered

The 2019 S60 T8 combined a 313-hp engine with an 87-hp rear motor for 400 hp. The T8 Polestar Engineered raised output to 415 hp and 494 lb-ft with Öhlins suspension; Volvo first offered just 20 in the US through Care by Volvo. The 2022 extended-range update brought 455 hp, 523 lb-ft and up to 41 miles of pure-electric range.[6][7][4]

What "T6" means on an S60

On a 2011–2014 S60, the T6 is a 3.0-liter turbo six with 300 hp. From 2015 the T6 Drive-E is a 2.0-liter four with a supercharger and turbo (302 hp, later 316 hp in the third generation). T5 likewise moved from a five-cylinder to a 2.0-liter four.[9][12][6][11]

Volvo S60 generations by year

Every US Volvo S60 generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
Third generationSPA2019–2025T5 (250 hp, FWD), T6 (316 hp, AWD), T8 plug-in hybrid (400 hp; 455 hp from the 2022 extended-range update); B5 mild hybrid from 2023The first Volvo built in the US, at Ridgeville, South Carolina. It launched in Momentum, R-Design and Inscription trims from $35,800 plus $995 destination; a 415-hp T8 Polestar Engineered was first offered through Care by Volvo. Black Edition styling arrived for 2022. EPA lists models through 2025.[6][7][4][1][3][8]
Second generation2011–20183.0L turbo 6-cylinder T6 (300 hp), 2.5L turbo 5-cylinder T5 (250 hp), and from 2015 Drive-E 2.0L T5 (240 hp) and T6 (302 hp) four-cylindersPriced from $37,700 for the 2011 T6 AWD with standard all-wheel drive. Volvo says it was launched in 2010 and renewed in 2013. 2016 added the long-wheelbase S60 Inscription (2.9 inches more rear legroom) and the raised S60 Cross Country (7.9 inches of ground clearance).[9][10][11][12][13]
First generationP22001–20092.4L 5-cylinder (168 hp), 2.4T turbo (197 hp), 2.3L turbo T5 (247 hp); later 2.5L turbo AWD versionsIntroduced for 2001 from $26,500 on Volvo's large-car platform shared with the S80 and V70. EPA rated the 2001 S60 T5 manual at 18/26/21 mpg.[14][15]

Volvo S60 problems and recalls

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.

Documented Volvo S60 issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
Rearview camera image may not display (recall 25V-908)[17][18][19]Third generation (2019–2025) – 2023–20252023–2025Recall 25V908000
Plug-in hybrid high-voltage battery may short circuit (recall 25V-179)[20][19]Third generation (2019–2025) – 2020–2022 T82020–2022Recall 25V179000
Loss of brake function in B mode or One Pedal Drive (recall 25V-392)[21][19]Third generation (2019–2025) – 2023–2025 T82023–2025Recall 25V392000
Front passenger airbag may not be secured (recall 23V-780)[22][19]Third generation (2019–2025) – 2019–20242019–2024Recall 23V780000
Rear suspension toe link nuts may be loose (recall 19V-327)[23][19]Third generation (2019–2025) – 20192019Recall 19V327000
Engine may not start, causing loss of drive power (recall 22V-793)[24][19]Third generation (2019–2025) – 2022–20232022–2023Recall 22V793000
Low-pressure fuel pump fuse can fail (recall 21V-414)[25][19]Third generation (2019–2025) – 2019–20202019–2020Recall 21V414000
Automatic emergency braking may not engage (recall 20V-144)[26][19]Third generation (2019–2025) – 2019–20202019–2020Recall 20V144000

All 13 documented S60 issues and 13 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Volvo S60 discontinued?

For the US, Volvo's 2025 model-year price list does not include the S60, and EPA has no 2026 S60 listing; the last EPA-listed models are 2025 S60 B5 and T8 cars.

What did a new S60 cost?

Volvo's 2024 list ran from $42,000 for a B5 FWD Core to $58,550 for a T8 Ultimate Black Edition, excluding destination.

What engine is in the S60 T8?

A 2.0-liter turbo four plus a rear electric motor. Since the 2022 extended-range update it makes 455 hp and 523 lb-ft; 2019–2021 T8s made 400 hp.

Where was the S60 built?

The third-generation S60 was the first Volvo built in the US, at the Ridgeville, South Carolina plant.

How many S60 generations are there?

Three in the US: 2001–2009, 2011–2018 and 2019–2025.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by the manufacturer for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. Volvo Car USA announces full 2024 model year pricing (Nov 2, 2023) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  2. Volvo Car USA 2025 model year pricing and changes (Jan 21, 2025) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  3. EPA fuel economy: 2025 Volvo S60 B5 — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  4. Volvo Car USA announces new extended range Recharge plug-in hybrid models (Mar 14, 2022) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  5. EPA fuel economy: 2025 Volvo S60 T8 AWD plug-in hybrid — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. Volvo Car USA Announces Model Year 2019 S60 Pricing (Jun 20, 2018) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  7. Volvo Car USA Announces On Sale Date, Pricing for S60 T8 Polestar Engineered (Jun 27, 2018) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  8. EPA fuel economy: 2019 Volvo S60 FWD (T5) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  9. Volvo Announces Pricing of All-New 2011 S60 Sport Sedan (May 10, 2010) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  10. Volvo S60 - model year 2017 (Mar 1, 2016) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  11. Volvo Cars of North America Announces Model Year 2016 Lineup and Pricing (May 19, 2015) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  12. New Volvo Drive-E Powertrain Family Produces World-leading Engine Output (Oct 25, 2013) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  13. EPA fuel economy: 2011 Volvo S60 AWD 3.0L turbo (T6) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  14. Brief Overview of 2001 S60 Changes (archived Sep 2000 release) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  15. EPA fuel economy: 2001 Volvo S60 2.3L turbo, 5-speed manual — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  16. Volvo Cars starts production of fully electric EX90 SUV (Jun 5, 2024) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  17. NHTSA recall 25V-908: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  18. NHTSA recall 25V-282: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  19. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset (6axg-epim): all Volvo Car USA, LLC recalls — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  20. NHTSA recall 25V-179: High-Voltage Battery May Short Circuit (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  21. NHTSA recall 25V-392: Loss of Brake Function (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  22. NHTSA recall 23V-780: Front Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  23. NHTSA recall 19V-327: Rear Suspension Toe Links May Be Loose (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  24. NHTSA recall 22V-793: Loss of Drive Power (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  25. NHTSA recall 21V-414: Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuse Can Fail (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  26. NHTSA recall 20V-144: Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)

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