2017 Volvo V60 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Volvo V60 has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most V60 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Front, Latch, and Electrical system, software.

2015 Volvo V60 — Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (2 of 6), then Powertrain (2) and Forward collision avoidance (1).

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 V60 has 14 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2018 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

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 2017 Volvo V60. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (6)

Recall seat belts, front 2020-06-30 · NHTSA campaign 20V378000

Summary 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. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

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. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

Recall latches, locks, and linkages, doors, latch 2019-11-26 · NHTSA campaign 19V849000

Summary Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.

Recall electrical system, software 2018-11-13 · NHTSA campaign 18V800000

Summary Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

Recall Air bags 2017-03-01 · NHTSA campaign 17V127000

Summary Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.

Recall Air bags 2016-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 16V918000

Summary Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.

Recall seat belts, front, buckle 2016-11-02 · NHTSA campaign 16V798000

Summary Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Fuel and propulsion system

Powertrain

Forward collision avoidance

Seats

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The sunroof on this vehicle shattered while I was driving. A loud bang and a shower of glass ensued. There were no vehicles directly ahead of me or aircraft flying overhead when the incident occured. I wasn't insured…"
Unknown or other · filed 2023-03-21
"I am afraid, someone may get KILLED. . . The car unexpectedly just starts to 'free wheel'. It all started approximately 6 weeks ago and progressively became worse. IT IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. I am a retired Software…"
Unknown or other · filed 2022-01-22
"THE FRONT SEATS ROCK/WOBBLE BEYOND AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL AND PRESENT A SAFETY ISSUE. IT'S VERY SUBTLE BUT ONCE YOU NOTICE YOU CAN'T NOT NOTICE. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AT VERY LOW SPEED WHEN BRAKING (I.E. PULLING OUT OF…"
Seats · filed 2021-05-16
"I BOUGHT THIS 2017 V60 FROM CRIPPEN VOLVO IN 2019 WITH ONLY AROUND 1000MILES ON IT. I AM THE FIRST OWNER. THE TRANSMISSION ACT WEIRDLY ON THE SECOND DAY I BOUGHT IT. IT HAS A POWE CUT BETWEEN 1ST GEAR AND 2 ND GEAR,…"
Powertrain, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2020-04-24
"THE POWER GET CUT WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR. FEEL MORE JERKY WHEN UPHILL. THE FUEL TANK MAKE POPPING NOISE (LIKE BOILING WATER) WHEN IT IS FULL TO THE TOP (100%)"
Powertrain, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2020-01-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Volvo V60 CC SW AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2017 Volvo V60 SW AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2017 Volvo V60 SW FWD	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
V60 all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	23	31	26 MPG	$2500
V60 all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	22	32	26 MPG	$3050
V60 CC all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	22	30	25 MPG	$2600
V60 front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	25	36	29 MPG	$2250
V60 Polestar all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	27	23 MPG	$3450

Specs and fitment

First generation wagon, 2015–2018

Body styles Wagon

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

Tire size 215/50R17, 235/40R18–235/50R18, 235/45R17–235/45R19 (trim-dependent) front / 215/50R17, 235/40R18–235/50R18, 235/45R17–235/45R19 (trim-dependent; staggered on some packages) rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V849000 covers certain 2011-2017 V60, S60, S60I, S60CC, and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making doors difficult to latch or leading an occupant to believe a door is closed when it is not. Recall 20V378000 covers certain 2011-2018 V60 and S60 vehicles (among other Volvo models). The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time so the belt does not secure the occupant in a crash.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Volvo V60 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Volvo V60?

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (2 of 6), then Powertrain (2) and Forward collision avoidance (1).

Is the 2017 Volvo V60 more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2017 Volvo V60 been recalled?

The 2017 Volvo V60 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 2017 Volvo V60?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2017 Volvo V60 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Volvo V60 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Volvo V60 is 25.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Volvo V60 use?

0W-20 (2.0L) With filter, about 5.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Volvo V60?

Published US specs commonly list front 235/40R19, 235/45R18 (trim-dependent) and rear 235/40R19, 235/45R18 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Volvo V60?

Recall 20V144000 covers certain 2019-2020 V60 and V60 Cross Country 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 V60 and V60CC vehicles where the low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail, which can cause a stall. Recall 25V179000 covers certain 2020-2022 V60 plug-in hybrid vehicles (among other Volvo PHEVs): the high-voltage battery may short within a module when fully charged and parked, increasing fire…