2025 Volvo S60 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S60 at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2025 Volvo S60 yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Volvo S60 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo S60. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best S60 years: 2011, 2025, 2021. Years to avoid: 2012, 2024, 2013, 2015, 2001. Compare all years →

2025 Volvo S60 recalls (2)

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-908 · Dec 23, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-282 · May 8, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.

2025 Volvo S60 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid8-speed automaticAWD30 / 33 / 31
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid8-speed automaticFWD27 / 36 / 30
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid8-speed automaticAWD25 / 34 / 28

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo S60 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2025 Volvo S60, the most recent from December 23, 2025 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Volvo S60?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2025 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012, 2024, 2013, 2015 and 2001. See the full Volvo S60 years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.