2001 VOLVO S60

9 recalls, 262 complaints - 312 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.

259,383 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Island... Read more

Consequence

Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10058.

54,124 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Defect Description

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy

VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL B... Read more

416 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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 CAROLIN... Read more

Consequence

IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

158,733 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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.

2,310 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Defect Description

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAI... Read more

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

13,128 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.

Consequence

THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

170,099 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

149,799 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE ... Read more

220,407 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Complaint Statistics

262 total complaints 6 crashes 5 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	42
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	38
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	26
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
POWER TRAIN	5

Incident date: May 29, 2023

It doesn't make sense how much oil this thing burns. We just had the oil changed last month and prior to that we've replaced the solenoids. Why in heavens did this vehicle stall out yesterday when my husband was driving on the highway saying engine power reduced. This vehicle is costing a fortune. T... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2021

TERRIBLE GAS SMELL EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. I GOT SOMEONE TO CHECK IT OUT, THERE IS GAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP. THIS PERSON PUT SOME PUTTY OVER THE LEAK WHICH STOPPED THE SMELL BUT THIS IS NOT SAFE. I SEE A RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP BUT IT SAYS MY CAR DOESN'T HAVE A CURRENT RECALL.

Incident date: Feb 14, 2019

I HAVE AN SRS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT GO AWAY. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THE HEADLIGHTS ARE FAULTY, I TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX THEM NOTHING WORKS. I USED AN INLINE FUSE WITH THE HEADLIGHT WIRING BECAUSE THE BULBS THE CONTINUE TO BLOWOUT. THE VOLVO FORUM SUGGESTED THE INLINE FUSE TO... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2019

Incident date: Apr 18, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AFTER RESEARCHING THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER FURTHER STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCUR... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2019

EXTREME GAS SMELL INSIDE CAR. NOTICED GAS LEAKING FROM TOP OF TANK BY THE SCREWS THAT HOLD IT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY AND AS SOON AS MY KIDS GOT IN THEY NOTICED THE STRONG SMELL. NOT DRIVING IT DEFENETLY CAN CAUSE A FIRE.

Incident date: Jun 20, 2018

CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING THEN WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN 15MPH.

Incident date: Jun 20, 2018

CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING THEN WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN 15MPH.

Incident date: Jun 15, 2017

I HAVE NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CAR. IT IS ALSO LEAKING FUEL. THE FUEL LEAKING IS UNDERNEATH THE CAR. I DO NOT KNOW EXACTLY WHERE FUEL IS LEAKING. IT IS NOT COMING FROM FUEL FILTER.

Incident date: Jan 9, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE IN WHICH THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE WHEN MAKING A TURN OR WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE TIME ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2017

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE DRASTICALLY REDUCED SPEED AND STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

Incident date: Jul 17, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2016

Incident date: Jun 1, 2015

OUR VOLVO S60 HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING A WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH WHAT'S COMMONLY CALLED TRANSMISSION FLARE. WHEN SHIFTING INTO LOWER GEARS FROM A STOP OR AT LOWER SPEEDS AND IN SLOW TRAFFIC THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JERKS THE CAR FORWARD SEVERELY. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF POSTS IN ONLINE CAR FORUMS WITH ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS NOTICED. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING FROM AN UNKNOWN PART OF THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2016

CAR JERKS AND CLUNKS WHEN SWITCHING GEARS. ITS STARTING TO GRIND AND CLACK IN 1-2 GEAR AND I HOPS AROUND THE RPMS LINE CRAZY.

Incident date: Feb 15, 2016

CAR JERKS AND CLUNKS WHEN SWITCHING GEARS. ITS STARTING TO GRIND AND CLACK IN 1-2 GEAR AND I HOPS AROUND THE RPMS LINE CRAZY.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL PRESENT ON THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK WITH THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. WHILE PARKED, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP PART OF THE FUEL TANK. THE V... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THERE WAS A ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 11, 2014

IN 2008, AT ABOUT 93K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2001 VOLVO S60 FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN THOROUGHFARE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAD A VOLVO DEALER INSTALL A NEW VOLVO TRANSMISSION. IN 2014, AT ABOUT 123K MILES (OR ABOUT 30K MILES ON THE NEW TRANSMISSION... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS SEEPING FROM THE TANK NEAR THE PUMP AND ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Incident date: Sep 15, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE F... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2014

THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT DEAD AND THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT FUNCTION. ONLY THE HEADLIGHTS WERE WORKING. MESSAGES CAME UP SAYING THAT THERE WAS AN SRS AIRBAG ISSUE AND THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE FAILURE. ALL OF THE MESSAGES WERE FALSE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT DEAD. THIS IS A CONCERN S... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2014

Incident date: Feb 1, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GASOLINE ODOR WAS PROMINENT AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,489.

Incident date: Jan 20, 2014

DRIVERS POWER SEAT MECHANISM RANDOMLY AND FREQUENTLY MOVES FORWARD PINNING THE DRIVER AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. PUSHING THE CONTROL BUTTON TO THE REAR WILL STOP FORWARD MOVEMENT. PUSHING IT TO THE REAR AGAIN WILL BEGIN SEAT MOVEMENT TO THE REAR. BUT REARWARD MOVEMENT OFTEN IS STOPPED AND INTERRU... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2014

THE INTERIOR OF MY VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. WE ARE AWARE OF THE RECALL 220 IN 2010. MY VEHICLE WAS REGISTERED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN 2010 YET THE MANUFACTURER INDICATES THAT IT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL BASED ON THE FACT THAT IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN NEW YORK, A S... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2013

DESPITE SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETINS AND RECALL, THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL #155 CAMPAIGN CHARGING ME $1,120.92 FOR A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE WE CAN SEND THIS INVOICE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE THE ADMINISTRATION TO TRIPLE FINE VOLVO CARS ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2013

MY WIFE DROVE THE 2001 VOLVO S60 AND NOTICED A NOXIOUS BURNING SMELL AND IMMEDIATELY DROVE IT HOME. SHE THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING EXTREMELY WRONG WITH THE HEATER. I DROVE THE CAR 3 DAYS LATER AND AFTER 3 MINUTES NOTICED THE BURNING SMELL AS WELL. I TURNED OFF THE HEATER, AND THE SMELL CONTINUED. ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Dec 2, 2013

Fire

Incident date: Nov 1, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS THE SERVICE ENGINE URGENT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE SERVICE ENGINE URGENT WARNING ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2013

I NOTICED MY CAR JERKING WHEN IT SHIFTS, SO I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION OR SOMETHING, SO I BROUGHT IT IN A VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT IT WASN'T THE TRANSMISSION BUT " DSEM NEEDS ETM AND BREATHER BOX ENGINE LIGHT) OR WHAT THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THE THROTTLE MODULE AND I WAS SU... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2011

VOLVO S60 OF THE FIRST GENERATION HAS HAD MAJOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES. MANY HAVE FAILED, SLIPPED, AND HAVE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO OTHER DRIVERS IT SEEMS THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN FIXED AFTER 2005. IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR TRANSMISSIONS TO BE GOING OUT BEFORE 100K MILES. I'M SURE MANY DRI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2013

FIXES

Incident date: Aug 8, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S50. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BEFORE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND A GASOLINE SMELL ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A LEAK. THE V... Read more

Incident date: Aug 25, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FRACTURED AND LEAKING FUEL. THE CONTAC REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL... Read more

Incident date: Sep 17, 2012

I HAD STOPPED AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. AS I STARTED AGAIN ON GREEN LIGHT, THE CAR JERKILY JUMPED FORWARD. I HAD TO PUSH HARD ON THE BRAKES. AS THE CAR STOPPED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TOGETHER WITH SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT. *TR

Incident date: Sep 10, 2012

I BROUGHT MY CAR FROM SOMEONE IN FEBRUARY, AND IT WAS RUNNING PERFECT. NOW THERE IS A GAS SMELL, A SMELL THAT SMELLS SO BAD I'M SCARED TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT MIGHT CATCH FIRE. I NOTICE THE SMELL BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY. MY BDAY IS 9/12, AND NOW IT JUS HAD GOTTEN WORSE. I DON'T THING I SHOULD BE AT FAULT FOR... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S-60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE STRONG GASOLINE FUEL FUMES COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A POSSIBLE FUEL PUMP DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE F... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2012

WHEN I APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE SOMETIMES, NOT ALWAYS, THAT SAYS "CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS". WHEN THE MESSAGE IS UP, THE LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKES IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE DO NOT ILLUMINATE, BUT THE MIDDLE ONE IN THE BACK OF MY REAR WINDOW STILL DOES. WHEN THE MESSAGE GOES AW... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2012

Incident date: Jul 24, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S60. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FRACTURED AND LEAKING FUEL.THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V483000 (FU... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 VOLVO S60

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.3L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	26.0	21.0	Premium	$3,600
2.3L 5-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	24.0	20.0	Premium	$3,800
2.4L 5-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	26.0	21.0	Premium	$3,600
2.4L 5-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	26.0	21.0	Premium	$3,600
2.4L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	25.0	21.0	Premium	$3,600
2.4L 5-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	26.0	21.0	Premium	$3,600

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 VOLVO S60

312 manufacturer communications from 194 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	52
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	40
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	30
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	24
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	17
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	12
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	9
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	6

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method

252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rubber cushion

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

350000 EQUIPMENT

VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App

350000 EQUIPMENT

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

New Software Products (SP) have been developed to convert a Care Key to a standard key.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performa

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Software Installation Policy changes.

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Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 m

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This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

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This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh

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060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

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Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Installation Policy changes.

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration t

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111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

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This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

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This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

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This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

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This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f

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This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements

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This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

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This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

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This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

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The Volvo Certified Pre-Owned (VCPO) warranty on all vehicles certified and retailed on or after 1/1/05 - 10/31/18 will be administered and paid through the Volvo warranty system.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

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This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

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This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

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This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier

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Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

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Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

200000 WHEELS

Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

190000 TIRES

Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

200000 WHEELS

Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

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Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found

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This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found

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This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found

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This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found

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118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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160000 STRUCTURE

VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo C

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118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Installation Policy changes - Canada

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Software Installation Policy changes.

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Software Installation Policy changes.

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Software Installation Policy changes - Canada

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Software Installation Policy changes - Canada

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Installation Policy changes.

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Software Installation Policy changes - Canada

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO S60

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

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 ... Read more

VOLVO S60 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO S60 across all model years (2001, 2025).

105 Total Recalls

1,673 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

89 Reported Crashes

34 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO S60 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	2	0	View
2024	3	31	View
2023	6	3	View
2022	4	28	View
2021	3	12	View
2020	4	22	View
2019	4	31	View
2018	1	5	View
2017	5	17	View
2016	4	34	View
2015	2	81	View
2014	3	35	View
2013	4	105	View
2012	8	167	View
2011	6	5	View
2009	3	9	View
2008	2	14	View
2007	2	34	View
2006	4	42	View
2005	4	57	View
2004	6	262	View
2003	7	168	View
2002	9	248	View
2001 (current)	9	262
2000	0	1	View

Other VOLVO Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
VNL	232	176	View
VHD	192	20	View
VNM	142	13	View
VN	125	150	View
XC60	121	864	View
XC90	113	2,165	View
V70	92	1,181	View
S80	81	1,321	View

Vehicle Safety

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2001 VOLVO S60

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 VOLVO S60

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 VOLVO S60

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO S60

VOLVO S60 - All Years Overview

VOLVO S60 - Year by Year

Other VOLVO Models