Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 9% | 20,000 miles |
| 2022 | 2 | 13% | — |
| 2016 | 2 | 8% | 0 miles |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% | 85,000 miles |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% | 72,000 miles |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% | 79,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% | 8,000 miles |
| 2008 | 1 | 10% | 60,000 miles |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% | 42,000 miles |
| 2006 | 5 | 16% | 73,000 miles |
| 2005 | 10 | 23% | 74,000 miles |
| 2004 | 55 | 28% | 91,000 miles |
| 2003 | 14 | 12% | 78,000 miles |
| 2002 | 69 | 37% | 108,000 miles |
| 2001 | 88 | 39% | 94,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Excessive Oil Consumption resulting in piston damage/failure! This vehicle has burned oil since I bought it used at about 80,000 miles. I checked the carfax prior to purchasing it and it had been maintained routinely. I have to add a liter of oil every couple of weeks. This is with regular in town driving. I have reported the issue numerous times to the Volvo dealer when I bring it in for regular maintenance and repairs. I have been told by the Volvo service advisor to just add oil. It was a known issue. Sometimes I have warning lights telling me it has low oil. I also check the oil level to know to add oil. I always check my oil level before any trip. I always keep oil in my car because of this issue. Otherwise, I have had to stop and buy oil once on a trip. Since it told me to add oil on my way back. …
I bought the car as a CPO on 9/25/19 32,860 mi. On 8/19/20 at 50,052 the engine failed. The oscillating dampener rubber separated causing serpentine belt to break, which in turn got caught in timing belt which caused that to break which then caused bent valves and valves to break. The failure was sudden. Had I been on the interstate I'd be severely injured or dead. I was told that I needed a new engine but they could not find one. I was told they would completely re-build my engine. In the end they replaced the cylinder head and starter under warranty. I was never told they didn't re-build the engine and also used " good parts" from the old engine. In the following months I had the car in the Volvo shop (Hendricks Volvo Charleston, SC). At 50,277 miles the check engine light showed a problem with the Cam shaft position sensor on 9/3/20. …
I had a 2008 volvo s60 and now i have a 2013 volvo s60. And the same exact thing happened with both of them. Both cars had more than half a tank of gas and while driving on the freeway they started to stutter and then the car just shut off while i was driving. I was lucky to be close to an exit and i had to let the car role on nuetral till i was safe away from any traffic. If i want close to an exit you can just imagine what would of happened. When i tried to turn the car on it wouldn't start anymore. I have done knowledge on working on cars and new it was a fuel problem. Upon checking i noticed that the fuel rail didn't have any fuel pressure. On my 2008 the problem was the fuel pump module. On my 2013 its a newer car so i don't really know much about it. Only had it for 2 weeks. And now it got towed and is at the dealer where i bought it from to get checked by their mechanic. …
Excessive oil consumption - burning or consuming at least 5 quarts of oil every 2K-3K miles, between oil changes. Our only notice is when oil is below 5-quart range, when we receive a dash warning noting to stop engine. Car holds 7.25 quarts of synthetic oil. Well know documented throughout the web and known to Volvo mechanics, although more recognized with 2011-2012 S60. Stop engine notice received when starting car. Fortunately able to uber to auto supply and add 5quarts to drive home. Occurred on two occasions, wherein the second instance we researched, reached out to Volvo mechanics and in the process of contacting dealer and Volvo for follow-up. It appears that several instances have resulted in engine failure and/or $5K or more in personal cost to fix piston/value issue or replace engine.
My vehicle was parked in a grocery store lot. I entered the vehicle to back it out of its parking spot. It was next to a full sized van which had carpet cleaning equipment mounted inside. I started the car and placed it in reverse as it began to accelerate on its own. I tried to slow the vehicle with the brake which failed. I collided with a block wall in the rear of the car and attempted to get it out of gear, with the solid jarring from the rear the car went into drive and continued to accelerate to full speed, while I was attempting to brake. The Volvo hit the van which it had been parked next to in the rear left bumper and drove it approximately 20 feet through a planter and into a parking spot on the other side of the planter. This car (Volvo) is equipped with a collision warning system that was supposed to have auto braked and did not. Additionally the air bags did not deploy. …
My wife and I were driving to BWI airport for a 10:30am flight from Virginia Beach in the Express Lane on I-95N going 75mph when all of a sudden at 8:30am the engine seized and I got a message telling me I would experience "Reduced Engine Performance" as my car puttered to a stop with white smoke pouring out of the exhaust. Prior to this message I had no warnings or messages on my dashboard. I got out of my car to check my oil and it was completely evaporated, so I called AAA. While we are 1 hour into waiting (it is now 9:30am) on the narrow shoulder of two Express Lanes for a tow truck to take our car to a shop at 11:40am and for a Lyft driver to figure out how to get to us, two VDOT employees told us we had to move our car by 11am otherwise the state police will tow us. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Volvo S60. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to shift the gear to neutral, turn off and restart the vehicle in order to accelerate the vehicle out of the intersection. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new fuel pressure sensor. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 44,500.
Vehicle turns it self of while driving.I fell very unsafe driving this car, because someone might hit me from behind. The dealer tells me it's a fuel sensor module. It's a faulty part mentioned all over the internet.
Related recalls (5)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60 passenger cars manufactured from January 18, 2011, through January 28, 2011. The male part of the fuel line quick connector end shape was produced with dimensions out of specification, leading to excessive assembly force on the female connector assembly and the possibility that the…
Remedy: Volvo dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The safety recall began on June 24, 2011. Owners May contact Volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60 passenger cars manufactured from November 18, 2010, through May 5, 2011. The software for the fuel pump units May not be compatible with all fuel pumps and components resulting in insufficient fuel transfer in the pump unit.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will upgrade the engine control module software, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 1, 2011. Owners May contact Volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new Mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada, due to the combination of fuel quality and climate conditions, the fuel pump May, in certain cases, experience a reduced functionality. The most common symptoms would be fuel odor.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2007. Owners May contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
NHTSA investigations
Fuel pump leakage
Volvo is recalling approximately 1,681 model year (my) 2001-2002 s60 vehicles within the states of arizona and nevada to replace the fuel pump.Volvo reports that the fuel pump in these vehicles May experience a fuel leak as a result of fuel quality and hot climate conditions.the most common symptom reported is fuel smell.no fires, crashes or injuries are reported.my 2003 and later s60 vehicles contain a different…
Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo S60 years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2001 (88), 2002 (69), 2004 (55), 2003 (14) and 2005 (10) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 39% of all complaints for the 2001.
Is there a recall for Volvo S60 fuel system problems?
Yes — 5 recalls, including 21V-414 (fuel pump, Jun 2, 2021); 11V-311 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Jun 6, 2011); 11V-303 (fuel pump, Jun 1, 2011). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Volvo S60 fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles; 13% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the delivery › fuel pump (66 mentions), followed by the delivery (5).
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.