2002 VOLVO S60

9 recalls, 248 complaints - 247 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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL IS INCORRECT. THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE THE "MAX LOAD VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT" INFORMATION ON THE LABEL.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED LABEL. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

3,499 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

248 total complaints 4 crashes 4 fires 8 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	28
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	26
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	25
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	20
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	15
AIR BAGS	12
TIRES	12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	8
POWER TRAIN	6

Incident date: Jun 16, 2022

Message board throttle body position sensor controls the speed of the car is having issues having a problem accelerating

Incident date: Jan 3, 2021

InJanuary 3, 2021, I received a recall for the front driver airbag but replacement parts were not available. OnApril 19, 2021I received a letter the parts were available were and for me to contact a Volvo dealer to replace the front driver's airbag.free of charge. I called Volvo Cars to let me know... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2022

2002 VOLVO S60. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-766. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO VOLVO DEALERSHIPS WITHIN A REASONABLE DISTANCE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS SENT TO A LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE SHOP.

Incident date: Jan 28, 2022

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2021

AIR BAG THROW SHARDS OF METAL BUT VOLVO SAY I SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT BUT WON'T GIVE LOANER CAR, THEY WON'T HELP US AT ALL WITH THE SITUATION

Incident date: Oct 11, 2018

BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN IN THE GARAGE

1 injured

Incident date: Aug 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT SMELLED A FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE F... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2018

TAKATA RECALL [XXX]. FOR MY SSN NUMBER, DRIVER LICENSE NUMBER CALL ME FOR THAT INFORMATION I DON'T LIKE TO PUT IT ON WEBSITE SO THAT OTHER PEOPLE CAN GET IT BUT HERE'S MY VIN [XXX] EMAIL IS [XXX] THE WHOLE DASHBOARD MY LIGHTS WON'T COME ON THE KEY WONT COME OUT I HAVE TO WAIT 5 OR 10 MIN TO WAIT FOR... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2018

Incident date: Mar 15, 2018

SERVICE LIGHTS SCROLL IN SPORADIC MOTION FLIPPING THROUGH CONSTANT ALERTS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT, CONSTANT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS GOING ON, FUEL DOOR WONT OPEN, BOTH FRONT SEATS HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, OBVIOUS BURN THRU ON PASSENGER SIDE INDICATES ITS BEEN OVERHEATED AND DANGEROUS. EVERYT... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2018

Incident date: Nov 6, 2017

FUEL LEAK FIRE HAZARD WON'T PASS INSPECTION. GAS SMELL. CAR LEAKING WHILE PARKED.

Incident date: Aug 16, 2017

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN BRONX, NY ON 8/16/2017 THAT CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY 2002 VOLVO S60. THANKFULLY, I WAS THE ONLY ONE IN MY CAR. I HAD JUST LEFT MY LAST DESTINATION, MOVING SLOWLY AND DRIVING STRAIGHT FOR A SHORT BLOCK OR SO, WHEN MY 2002 VOLVO S60, WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 18, 2017

FUEL LEAKING FROM GAS TANK WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING, PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE AND SLIGHTLY AFT OF THE FUEL FILTER.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2017

I HAVE A VOLVO S60 2002- WITH VERY LOW MILES AT 114.000. IT HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT A MAJORITY OF IT'S LIFE AND IS TRULY IN MINT CONDITION. I RECENTLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VOLVO FOR MAINTENANCE CHECK UP (UNDERSTANDABLY) AND ALSO BECAUSE AN AIR-BAG LIGHT CAME ON. IT READS SRS AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2017

FUEL ODOR NOTED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR, TOWARD THE BACK OF VEHICLE NEAR TANK, CAR HAS 137,000 MILES ON IT, PURCHASED NEW, LIVE IN KANSAS AND GARAGE KEPT. NO LEAKS NOTED UNDER CAR, VEHICLE IS STILL STARTING.

Incident date: Jul 21, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (VALENTI VOLVO CARS OF WATERTOWN LOCATED AT 105 COMMERCIAL ST WATERTOWN, CT 06795), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2017

POSIBLE TASKATA RECALL AIR BAG LIGHT ON/ENGINE MISSING BAD/TRANMISSION SHIFT FAST AND HARD-SUN ROOF DON'T WORKS HAD TUNE-UP DONE CHANGE TURBO CHARGER REPLACED/REPLACED TROLLDER BODY-REPLACE THE RADIATOR BETWEEN AND A/C EVAPORATOR THAT CONNECT FROM TURBO AND TROLLER BODY ROUGH IDLEING WHILD STARTING... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2017

Incident date: Feb 15, 2015

THE DRIVER'S CONTROL DOOR MODULE (DDM) HAS FAILED (VERY COMMON ON THE S60). THIS MODULE CONTROLS THE WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, REAR-VIEW MIRRORS, AND CHILD-SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS. NOW, BOTH REAR DOORS ARE PERMANENTLY LOCKED, AND CAN ONLY BE OPENED WITH THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES. I FEEL THIS IS A... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2016

TIRES BEGAN "CHUNKING". THROWING VISIBLE PEICES OF RUBBER WHILE DRIVING.

Incident date: Sep 15, 2016

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT AS PLUS TIRES ARE CHUNKING ON SIDEWALLS AND TREAD COMING OFF IN LARGE PIECES. STARTED AS CRACKS THEN BEGAN FLYING OFF THE TIRES ON THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED AND INFLATION CHECKED REGULARLY. THE CAR HAS AN ALARM FOR TIRE INFLATION.

Incident date: Jun 16, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL" I JUST GOT MY 2002 VOLVO S60 AS A GIFT AND WAS TOLD THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I AM UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE PROBLEMS THAT IT CONSISTS OF BECAUSE OF ALL THE RECALLS ON IT PLEASE HELP ME I NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE TO TAKE CARE OF MY KIDS AND TO GET... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2016

Incident date: Dec 15, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GAUGES, METERS, AND LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Incident date: Sep 24, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DID NOT DISPLAY THE VEHICLE MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGN... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2015

Incident date: Dec 27, 2015

VEHICLE GAUGES TEND TO ALL GO OFF AND ALL DIALS GO DOWN AS IF VEHICLE ISN'T ON. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG VOLVOS AND THIS HASN'T BEEN RECALLED. I WAS DRIVING AT LEAST 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS HAPPENED TO ME. *JS

Incident date: Feb 18, 2015

I AM SMELLING GAS ALL THE TIME MY RADIO CHANGE CHANNEL ON IT,S OWN, AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON THE FRONT RIGHT & LEFT CONTROL ARM TIE ROD END SHAFT CV SHAFT ALL IS BAD ALL @ THE SAME TIME HOW COULD IT BE ????

Incident date: Feb 18, 2015

Incident date: Jun 6, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL FUMES EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS STEAM COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LOW COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL ODOR OF FUEL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND NEEDED ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2012

MY GAS TANK CRACK AND I THINK IT SHOULD OF BEEN RECALL IT HAPPEN ON ITS OWN. *TR

Incident date: Apr 22, 2015

DEFECTIVE PEP BOYS DEFINITY HP 800 PASSENGER TIRES DUE TO PREMATURE TREAD WEAR. PURCHASED 10-14-2014 MILEAGE 121,798. AS OF 4-22-2015 PEP BOYS MEASURED TREAD DEPTH AT 5/32 ON ALL 4 TIRES,MILEAGE 129,891. TIRES HAVE 55,000 PRO RATED WARRANTY. SIDEWAYS TREAD CLOSEST TO CENTER OF TIRE GONE TO ALMOST... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2003

WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES TO COMPLAIN THAT NOT ONLY DID THE INSIDE OF THE CAR ALWAYS SMELL LIKE FUEL, BUT THE DRIVER AND ALL HER CLOTHES SMELLED LIKE FUEL. WE WERE TOLD THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. I FIND IT IRONIC THAT YEARS AFTER THE FACT, VOLVO CONTACTS US TO TELL US T... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 VOLVO S60

247 manufacturer communications from 136 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	48
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	40
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	28
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	24
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	17
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
150000 SEAT BELTS	5
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	5

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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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.

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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.

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.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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Software Installation Policy changes - Canada

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Software Installation Policy changes - Canada

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Software Installation Policy changes.

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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 (current)	9	248
2001	9	262	View
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

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2002 VOLVO S60

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Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 VOLVO S60

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO S60

VOLVO S60 - All Years Overview

VOLVO S60 - Year by Year

Other VOLVO Models