How many recalls does the Volvo V60 have?

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the Volvo V60, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should an inspector check on a used Volvo V60?

Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, seat belts, air bags, back over prevention, latches/locks/linkages, forward collision avoidance. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.

Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Volvo V60 recall was done?

No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.

Can you inspect a Volvo V60 at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?

Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.

How much does a Volvo V60 pre-purchase inspection cost?

A pre-purchase inspection of a Volvo V60 through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.

Should You Buy a Used Volvo V60?

Showing the 12 most recent of 16 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

25V908000NHTSA report received December 2025Model years: 2023–2024

NHTSA campaign 25V908000: Volvo V60 back over prevention recall

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."

Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

25V282000NHTSA report received May 2025Model years: 2023–2024

NHTSA campaign 25V282000: Volvo V60 back over prevention recall

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."

Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

25V179000NHTSA report received March 2025Model years: 2020–2022

NHTSA campaign 25V179000: Volvo V60 electrical system recall

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.

Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed.

23V012000NHTSA report received January 2023Model years: 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V012000: Volvo V60 service brakes recall

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.

Consequence: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge.

22V793000NHTSA report received October 2022Model years: 2022–2023

NHTSA campaign 22V793000: Volvo V60 engine and engine cooling recall

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.

Consequence: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge.

21V682000NHTSA report received September 2021Model years: 2021–2022

NHTSA campaign 21V682000: Volvo V60 seat belts recall

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

21V414000NHTSA report received June 2021Model years: 2019–2020

NHTSA campaign 21V414000: Volvo V60 electrical system recall

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.

Consequence: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge.

21V001000NHTSA report received January 2021Model years: 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V001000: Volvo V60 air bags recall

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.

Consequence: A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge.

20V378000NHTSA report received June 2020Model years: 2016–2018

NHTSA campaign 20V378000: Volvo V60 seat belts recall

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.

Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats.

20V144000NHTSA report received March 2020Model years: 2019–2020

NHTSA campaign 20V144000: Volvo V60 forward collision avoidance recall

Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.

Consequence: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge.

19V849000NHTSA report received November 2019Model years: 2016–2017

NHTSA campaign 19V849000: Volvo V60 latches/locks/linkages recall

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.

Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge.

18V800000NHTSA report received November 2018Model years: 2017–2019

NHTSA campaign 18V800000: Volvo V60 electrical system recall

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.

Consequence: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge.

What does a pre-purchase inspection cover on a used Volvo V60?

The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:

Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Compare Bronze, Silver and Gold. The core inspection is the same at each tier; Silver and Gold add instrumented measurements.

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What does a pre-purchase inspection not do?

Common questions about buying a used Volvo V60

Where can I book a Volvo V60 pre-purchase inspection?

Vehicle Inspectors matches buyers with independent inspectors nationwide. Local pages for cities with active inspectors:

Recall data from NHTSA recall records (NHTSA public recalls API), retrieved 2026-08-27. Vehicle Inspectors is not affiliated with Volvo. A recall is not a defect finding on any individual vehicle.

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