Volvo S60L Problems by Year

We compared every Volvo S60L model year from 2017 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No S60L year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

2017
Owner complaints per model year, Volvo S60L. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20170—2—Few

* Complaints compared with the median S60L year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Latest Volvo S60L recalls

Latches/locks/linkages

NHTSA recall 26V-072 · Feb 6, 2026 · 2,758 vehicles

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2017 S60L vehicles. A component within the door latch may break, preventing the door from latching properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Remedy: Dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552.

Seat belts › Front

NHTSA recall 20V-378 · Jun 30, 2020 · 308,260 vehicles

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Volvo S60L should you avoid?

None of the Volvo S60L years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

How many recalls has the Volvo S60L had?

2 recalls across 2017. The model year with the most is 2017.

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.