2023 Volvo S60 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Volvo S60 has 0 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most S60 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Frontal, and Electrical system.

2012 Volvo S60 — Photo by Arild Vågen, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 S60 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2024 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Volvo S60. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (6)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-12-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V908000

Summary 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-05-08 · NHTSA campaign 25V282000

Summary 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

Recall air bags, frontal 2023-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 23V780000

Summary Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10254.

Recall Electrical system 2023-03-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V188000

Summary Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).

Remedy Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.

Recall Hydraulic brakes 2023-01-19 · NHTSA campaign 23V012000

Summary Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.

Remedy Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.

Recall engine and cooling, engine, engine control module 2022-10-20 · NHTSA campaign 22V793000

Summary Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.

Remedy Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 Volvo S60 B5 4 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2023 Volvo S60 B5 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2023 Volvo S60 Polestar Engineered T8 PHEV 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Volvo S60 Recharge T8 PHEV 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
S60 B5	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	26	35	30 MPG	$2650
S60 B5 all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	25	33	28 MPG	$2850
S60 T8 all-wheel drive Recharge	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	30	33	31 MPG / 530 mi range	$2550

Specs and fitment

Third generation (SPA), 2019–present

Body styles Sedan

Oil 0W-20 (2.0L) , 5.9 qt capacity

Tire size 235/45R18 or 235/40R19 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V144000 covers certain 2019-2020 S60 vehicles (among other Volvo models). Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended. Recall 21V414000 covers certain 2019-2020 S60 vehicles where the low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail, which can cause a stall. Recall 23V780000 covers certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles where the passenger air bag may not be secured properly and may deploy improperly. Recall 25V179000 covers certain 2020-2022 S60 plug-in hybrid vehicles (among other Volvo PHEVs): the high-voltage battery may short within a module when fully charged and parked, increasing fire risk.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Volvo S60 reliable?

Is the 2023 Volvo S60 more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2023 Volvo S60 been recalled?

The 2023 Volvo S60 has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Volvo S60?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2023 Volvo S60 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Volvo S60 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Volvo S60 is 29.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Volvo S60 use?

Earlier models commonly list 0W-20 (2.0L) or 0W-30/5W-30 (2.5L/3.0L); SPA 2.0L models commonly list 0W-20 (~5.9 qt with filter).

What tire sizes does a Volvo S60 use?

OEM sizes commonly include 215/50R17 through 245/35R20 on earlier cars and 235/45R18 or 235/40R19 on SPA models.

What door-latch recall covers certain S60 models?

Recall 19V849000 covers certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC, and V60CC vehicles where a door-latch component may break.