U.S. public vehicle records

Volvo V60 brakes problems

14 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.

Key facts

57 owner complaints analyzed

16 distinct recall campaigns

20,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2011 to 2025 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 25 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Braking behavior evidence

14 of 57 complaints match this topic (24.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10946392 · 2017-01-19 (January 19, 2017)

THE STEERING WHEEL PADDLE SHIFTERS AUTOMATICALLY TURN THEMSELVES OFF. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IN SITUATION WHERE ENGINE BRAKING IS NECESSARY (INCLEMENT WEATHER, STEEP DOWN GRADES. WHEN USING THE PADDLES TO DOWN SHIFT AND SLOW THE CAR, THEY WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF, THE CAR THEN SHIFTS INTO HIGHER GEARS, CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE (WHEN GOING DOWNHILL OR WHILE SLOWING IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS). THE CAR CAN BE PUT INTO "SPORT MODE", BUT THIS CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BECOME VERY TOUCHY, WHICH IS UNSAFE IN SLIPPERY CONDITION. THE P…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10946392 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10955431 · 2017-02-18 (February 18, 2017)

VEHICLE HAD BEEN FUNCTION PROPERLY UPON DEPARTING SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SELDEN NY. DRIVER MADE SEVERAL TURNS AND BRAKED MULTIPLE TIMES. AT OR ABOUT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT DRIVER NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE. BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION, DRIVER PUMPED BRAKES AND THEY HAD NO EFFECT. DIVER DOWNSHIFTED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MODERATELY SLOW. DRIVER IMPACTED VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF HER AT APPROXIMATELY 20 M.P.H. IN ADDITION TO BRAKES NOT FUNCTIONING AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY INDICATING A MORE SYSTEMIC/CATASTR…

Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10955431 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11503109 · 2023-01-23 (January 23, 2023)

The contact owned a 2015 Volvo V60. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V378000 (Seat Belts). One- and one-half years after receiving the notice, the recall repair was performed at a local dealer. While driving 25 MPH, the contact suffered syncope and struck a tree. The seat belts failed to restrain him and his passenger. The Low-Speed Collision Avoidance and the Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake Systems failed to operate. The passenger struck her head on the windshield. The contact and the passenger we…

Owner-reported narrative. 70,377 miles reported. Look up ODI 11503109 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10861802 · 2016-04-08 (April 8, 2016)

I GOT A FLAT TIRE AND PUT THE SPARE DONUT TIRE ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR. I KEPT GETTING PULLED TOWARD THE RIGHT, IT WAS ESPECIALLY WORSE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE. I DID NOT DARE DRIVE MORE THAT 10-15 MILES AN HOUR. I MANAGED TO GET TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND WAS SURPRISED, HE HAD NEVER FELT ANYTHING LIKE IT BEFORE. AS A TEST HE PLACED THE TIRE ON THE BACK WHEEL AND IT DID EXACTLY THE SAME THING. HE PUT IN A COMPLAINT TO SEE IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY OTHER ISSUES AND HEARD NOTHING …

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10861802 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10871703 · 2016-05-31 (May 31, 2016)

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 150 MILES ROUNDTRIP. ON WAY BACK, ONE MILE FROM FINAL DESTINATION WHILE IN LEFT TURN LANE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO LEFT TURN COULD BE COMPLETED, THE AUTO START/STOPPED CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. WHEN BRAKE WAS RELEASED CAR FAILED TO TURN BACK ON LEAVING CAR STRANDED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR UNSUCCESSFULLY. ALSO, CAR INSTRUCTED DRIVER TO PRESS "START BUTTON" UNTIL IT STARTED. HOWEVER, WHILE START BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS/HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10871703 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

57 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

43.9%Usable mileage25 / 57 records

100.0%Valid incident date57 / 57 records

100.0%Valid filing date57 / 57 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates57 / 57 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

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Component	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Engine	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1152.4% ODI 10810179 · 10,800 mi THE CAR, 2015 VOLVO V60, BEGAN SHUTTING OFF ITS MOTOR WHEN I CAME TO A STOP OR WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK AND A FEW TIMES WHEN I CAME TO A HARD STOP. THIS WOULD REQUIRE MY PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK, IF NOT ALREADY, PRESSING THE BREAK PEDAL AND PUSHING THE START BUTTON. DURING THESE TIMES, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP AS IT SHOULD IF A DRIVER PURPOSELY TURNED THEIR CAR OFF. THE SYMPTOM WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY. I LEFT MY CAR FOR A WEEK WITH THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER HOPING THIS SPORADIC PROBLEM WOULD BE SUCCESSFULLY DIAGNOSED. A SERVICE DEPARTME… Look up ODI 10810179 at NHTSA ↗	428.6% ODI 10871703 · 1,600 mi VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 150 MILES ROUNDTRIP. ON WAY BACK, ONE MILE FROM FINAL DESTINATION WHILE IN LEFT TURN LANE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO LEFT TURN COULD BE COMPLETED, THE AUTO START/STOPPED CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. WHEN BRAKE WAS RELEASED CAR FAILED TO TURN BACK ON LEAVING CAR STRANDED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR UNSUCCESSFULLY. ALSO, CAR INSTRUCTED DRIVER TO PRESS "START BUTTON" UNTIL IT STARTED. HOWEVER, WHILE START BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS/HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD … Look up ODI 10871703 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 11725586 I am reporting an ongoing and worsening defect condition involving a Volvo vehicle that has displayed repeated power steering / steering failure warnings and is now also showing additional symptoms consistent with a possible turbo / emissions-related failure. The steering-related warnings have remained active and unresolved over an extended period. The vehicle has displayed dashboard warnings for “Power steering” and “Power steering failure,” and the condition has not been reliably corrected despite prior service involvement and an ongoing rep… Look up ODI 11725586 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	428.6% ODI 10871703 · 1,600 mi VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 150 MILES ROUNDTRIP. ON WAY BACK, ONE MILE FROM FINAL DESTINATION WHILE IN LEFT TURN LANE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO LEFT TURN COULD BE COMPLETED, THE AUTO START/STOPPED CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. WHEN BRAKE WAS RELEASED CAR FAILED TO TURN BACK ON LEAVING CAR STRANDED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR UNSUCCESSFULLY. ALSO, CAR INSTRUCTED DRIVER TO PRESS "START BUTTON" UNTIL IT STARTED. HOWEVER, WHILE START BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS/HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD … Look up ODI 10871703 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	337.5% ODI 11365996 · 500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 VOLVO V60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED INDEPENDENTLY BRAKING WITH THE CITY SAFETY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. VOLVO CARS ESCONDIDO (1938 AUTO PARK WAY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE DIAGNOSIS WA… Look up ODI 11365996 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11512182 This car has bricked itself in my garage twice in as many months. It is a Plug in hybrid and is plugged into power the entire time it breaks. This problem was preceded by my alarm randomly going off for 1 second and then stopping. This alarm problem just sounded off again a few minutes ago (less than a week from getting my car back from a week long stay at the dealership) I go camping and hiking and this car is totally unacceptable in how unreliable it is. The number of T8 volvos with similar issues... you can't pay 70k for a car you can't re… Look up ODI 11512182 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11684496 Vehicle: 2023 Volvo V60 T8. Turn signal failure. About once a week the infotainment system goes black and completely dies while driving, causing the audio in the car to stop working. When this occurs the turn signal is silent when activated. The vehicle uses the speakers to produce the blinker "clicking" noise when actuated, but there is no sound when the infotainment system fails. This causes me to be unsure if my blinker is actually working and possibly increases the risk of crashing, as other around me may be unaware I am turning or me… Look up ODI 11684496 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11576180 After two days of ownership and 148 miles, the car threw a check engine light w/ the following message: "SLOW DOWN. The vehicle will reduce speed. Propulsion system failure." followed by, "Propulsion system service required.". This consequently causes the car to go into 'limp mode' unexpectedly while driving, drastically reducing speed. We are then instructed to take it to a shop. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11576180 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	14.8% ODI 10955431 · 50,000 mi VEHICLE HAD BEEN FUNCTION PROPERLY UPON DEPARTING SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SELDEN NY. DRIVER MADE SEVERAL TURNS AND BRAKED MULTIPLE TIMES. AT OR ABOUT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT DRIVER NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE. BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION, DRIVER PUMPED BRAKES AND THEY HAD NO EFFECT. DIVER DOWNSHIFTED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MODERATELY SLOW. DRIVER IMPACTED VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF HER AT APPROXIMATELY 20 M.P.H. IN ADDITION TO BRAKES NOT FUNCTIONING AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY INDICATING A MORE SYSTEMIC/CATASTR… Look up ODI 10955431 at NHTSA ↗	214.3% ODI 11120667 · 38,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE VOLVO OF SAN ANTONIO DEALER (1326 NE INTERSTATE 410 LOOP, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209, [phone removed]) WHERE THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD ON THE DRI… Look up ODI 11120667 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	337.5% ODI 11365996 · 500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 VOLVO V60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED INDEPENDENTLY BRAKING WITH THE CITY SAFETY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. VOLVO CARS ESCONDIDO (1938 AUTO PARK WAY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE DIAGNOSIS WA… Look up ODI 11365996 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11645674 When driving at about 10mph in my kids daycare driveway on a downward slope towards the main road, I depressed the brake pedal to stop and the car did not slow down. A few feet before intersecting the main road, I depressed the brake pedal fully to the floor and the car panic stopped. No braking action happened until the brake pedal was fully depressed to the floor. Look up ODI 11645674 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	14.8% ODI 11115274 OWNER IS EXPERIENCING A LOUD POPPING SOUND IN THE DRIVER DASH AREA THAT IS TRIGGERED BY TURNING, ACCELERATION, OR GOING OVER BUMPS. THE NOISE SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE FIREWALL AREA WHERE THE STEERING PASSES THROUGH THE FIREWALL. THE OWNER HAS HAD IT AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR TWICE NOW AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE SOUND, BUT CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 11115274 at NHTSA ↗	17.1% ODI 11562906 Interior (center) rear view mirror glass migrates over time to point downward, so you see the backseat rather than out the back window. Have to manually adjust it to point back up approximately every 500 miles. Suspect it happens as you drive over bumps. Have had two dealerships look at it (Gorges in Omaha, NE and Willis in Clive, IA) and both reported no issue found. Obviously, neither of them had a tech drive the car 500 miles. Issue has persisted since purchasing the car in 2017 with 12,800 miles on it. Look up ODI 11562906 at NHTSA ↗	266.7% ODI 11448484 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 Engineer and worked in military defense for a government contractor. - - so, I know a software problem when I see it. My car just started to 'free wheel' (meaning, I have no control over the transmission or gas pedal). I was driving over by our local College and stopped for a light. When the light turned Green, I took my f… Look up ODI 11448484 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 11742505 I took my car in for the 90,000 mile general service at the Volvo dealership. While rotating my tires the tech providing the service noted that the front left suspension fork was broken. The tech and Volvo were unable to provide an explanation for how the damage could have occurred. There was no other notable damage. The tire pressure light was on but that is baseline for my car (the tire pressure gauge is sensitive and usually turns on as soon as I adjust the tire pressure). I provided a picture of the suspension fork to a friend who works in … Look up ODI 11742505 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11576180 After two days of ownership and 148 miles, the car threw a check engine light w/ the following message: "SLOW DOWN. The vehicle will reduce speed. Propulsion system failure." followed by, "Propulsion system service required.". This consequently causes the car to go into 'limp mode' unexpectedly while driving, drastically reducing speed. We are then instructed to take it to a shop. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11576180 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Visibility/Wiper	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	17.1% ODI 11065606 · 61,250 mi EXPLODING SUNROOF. ON FRIDAY 26 JAN 2018, AT 4:10PM, I WAS DRIVING IN ALABAMA ON INTERSTATE 65 NORTHBOUND MILE AT MARKER 180 IN THE MIDDLE LANE AT 70 MPH. THE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55F AND OVERCAST WITH NO RAIN. THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME FOR AT LEAST A HALF A MILE NOR TRAFFIC TO THE SIDE OR REAR FOR AT LEAST A QUARTER OF A MILE. I HAD NOT PASSED UNDER A BRIDGE FOR AT LEAST A MILE. I SAW NO OBJECTS COMING FROM THE FRONT OR ABOVE. AT THIS TIME, I HEARD A LOUD REPORT LIKE A GUNSHOT FOLLOWED BY WIND NOISE. GLASS STARTING FALL… Look up ODI 11065606 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11300160 · 6,000 mi REARVIEW MIRRORS DO NOT RETURN TO THEIR SAVED POSITIONS AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE THEN SHIFTING BACK INTO DRIVE. THIS WILL COMPOUND OVER TIME AND SHIFT THE REARVIEW MIRROR POSITIONS LOWER AND LOWER. STORED POSITIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED, AS RECALLING A SAVED DRIVER SETTING WILL MOVE THE MIRRORS BACK TO THE CORRECT STORED POSITIONS. Look up ODI 11300160 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 11269960 · 6,228 mi WINDSHIELD OF VEHICLE CRACKED WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT. NO IMPACT DAMAGE. CRACK IS A STRESS FRACTURE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA / REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY. Look up ODI 11269960 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	240.0% ODI 11553357 When using the reverse or 360 views of the camera system on the vehicle at night, the cameras appear to rely on the front camera (or highest-brightness image) for exposure control. Since your headlights are up front and usually are the brightest spot, this results in your backup camera (and blind spot views) being completely black at night. This is a critical safety issue for visibility at nighttime with this vehicle and may result in injury or property damage. Look up ODI 11553357 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Body	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	14.8% ODI 11430670 The latch on the driver side door stuck in the open position and the door latch would not function. The door remained unlatched and unsecured. All of the door latches were replaced at the dealer on 28 Dec 2020 per recall R89978. The problem hasn't been confirmed by the dealer yet but is scheduled. The car was parked at the time so no indication of a problem until I sat in the drivers seat and the door remained ajar with the handle stuck in the open position. Look up ODI 11430670 at NHTSA ↗	214.3% ODI 10920057 · 4,610 mi WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROX. 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WITH GLASS BLOWING UP TOWARDS THE SKY. AT FIRST, I HEARD A LOUD "BANG" THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN FIRING AND THEN SHARDS OF GLASS STARTED RAINING DOWN UPON ME FROM ABOVE. SHARDS OF GLASS ALSO FILLED THE REAR SEAT AREA. IF MY WIFE WERE DRIVING THE CAR, SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE PANICKED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING OTHER VEHICLES. ALSO, IF THERE WAS A CAR IMMEDIATELY BEHIND MINE, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN SHOWERED WITH GLASS SHARDS FROM THE GLASS SHOOTING UP FROM MY VEHICLE. IF… Look up ODI 10920057 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11761696 The electronic tailgate struts/motors have failed for the 3rd time in the cars lifetime. The risk this presents is sudden dropping of the tailgate on heads, fingers or anything in between the ground and the lifted tailgate. The dealer has given a quote for replacement but will not give a quote on the diagnosis instead, simply telling me over the phone the struts need replaced and sending me a $1381.34 invoice via email. I have been working to get it in for diagnosis since August 21 with no luck. Today is September 2. The vehicle component is a … Look up ODI 11761696 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	29.5% ODI 10898918 · 8,500 mi I AM A SINGLE MOM WITH AN AUTISTIC SON, AND TWO OTHER CHILDREN. I USED TO WORK FOR MITCHELL VOLVO IN SIMSBURY, CT AND JUST PURCHASED MY 2015.5 VOLVO V60 IN DECEMBER AND ONLY HAVE 10K MILES ON IT. I DRIVE, LITERALLY, THREE MILES PER DAY, EXCEPT FOR MY FIRST INCIDENT: IN EARLY JULY 2016, I DROVE TO ROCHESTER, NY FOR A FUNERAL FOR MY UNCLE. UPON PULLING OUT INTO RT 495, I HIT THE GAS, AND NOTHING. I HAD MY AUTISTIC SON AND 87 YEAR OLD FATHER IN THE CAR, I PANICKED AS CARS WERE COMING, AND CAR WASN'T MOVING, I SLAMMED ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR BA… Look up ODI 10898918 at NHTSA ↗	17.1% ODI 11120667 · 38,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE VOLVO OF SAN ANTONIO DEALER (1326 NE INTERSTATE 410 LOOP, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209, [phone removed]) WHERE THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD ON THE DRI… Look up ODI 11120667 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Seat Belts	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	14.8% ODI 11503109 · 70,377 mi The contact owned a 2015 Volvo V60. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V378000 (Seat Belts). One- and one-half years after receiving the notice, the recall repair was performed at a local dealer. While driving 25 MPH, the contact suffered syncope and struck a tree. The seat belts failed to restrain him and his passenger. The Low-Speed Collision Avoidance and the Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake Systems failed to operate. The passenger struck her head on the windshield. The contact and the passenger we… Look up ODI 11503109 at NHTSA ↗	17.1% ODI 10905925 · 120 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS NO VISUAL SEAT BELT REMINDER ACTIVATOR SYSTEM DISPLAY REGARDING THE SEAT BELT LATCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE INDICATOR, BUT NOT A VISUAL INDICATOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120. Look up ODI 10905925 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 11341217 THE NEW VOLVO SUPPOSE TO COME WITH A SAFETY BELT WARNING FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER BUT IN ONE SCENARIO IT'S NOT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE DRIVER IS SEATED AND IT'S BELT IS FASTEN ONCE THE PASSENGER SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE AIRBAG ALERTS TEH DRIVER THAT THE PASSENGER ARMED THE BAG BUT DOES NOT ALERT THE DRIVER THAT THE BELT IS NOT FASTENED. IN OTHER WORDS, I CAME TO PICK MY DOUGHTIER UP FROM SCHOOL LISTENIG TO THE RADIO, SHE WAS ON TEH PHONE, SET IN AND WE DROVE OFF, ONLY WHEN WE GOT HOME WE REALIZED SHE DIDN'T HAVE THE BELT ON.. NO… Look up ODI 11341217 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine	1,576–36,825 mi	16,058 mi	8	ODI 10810179 · 10,800 mi THE CAR, 2015 VOLVO V60, BEGAN SHUTTING OFF ITS MOTOR WHEN I CAME TO A STOP OR WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK AND A FEW TIMES WHEN I CAME TO A HARD STOP. THIS WOULD REQUIRE MY PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK, IF NOT ALREADY, PRESSING THE BREAK PEDAL AND PUSHING THE START BUTTON. DURING THESE TIMES, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP AS IT SHOULD IF A DRIVER PURPOSELY TURNED THEIR CAR OFF. THE SYMPTOM WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY. I LEFT MY CAR FOR A WEEK WITH THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER HOPING THIS SPORADIC PROBLEM WOULD BE SUCCESSFULLY DIAGNOSED. A SERVICE DEPARTME… Look up ODI 10810179 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10946828 · 48,000 mi DURING ACCELERATION, ENGINE MAKES A PING/KNOCK SOUND AND THEN THE CAR LOSES POWER FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. THE ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT. IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES PER DAY. PLEASE SEE VIDEO FOR FULL DETAIL. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/B2XMBDNE2B0 THIS ISSUE CAUSES PROBLEMS WHEN JOINING TRAFFIC. YOU NEVER FEEL CONFIDENT WHEN JOINING TRAFFIC. ( HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/B2XMBDNE2B0 ) Look up ODI 10946828 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10995216 · 33,100 mi CAR EXPERIENCES PREDETONATION/PREIGNITION OF THE SPARK PLUGS. THIS CAUSES THE TIMING TO BE RETARDED, CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS LACK OF POWER, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN 7X FOR RESOLUTION, THEY HAVE REBUILT THE ENGINE, ISSUE IS REOCCURRING. VOLVO CARS OF NA IS DOING NOTHING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET (SWEEDESPEED ETHUSIAST FORUM) AS WELL AS MANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS YET, ONCE AGAIN, VOLVO CARS NA IS REFUSING TO ADDRESS OR RESOLVE THIS ISSUE RESULTING IN A DANGER TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC. I HAVE INC… Look up ODI 10995216 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	1,050 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10871703 · 1,600 mi VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 150 MILES ROUNDTRIP. ON WAY BACK, ONE MILE FROM FINAL DESTINATION WHILE IN LEFT TURN LANE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO LEFT TURN COULD BE COMPLETED, THE AUTO START/STOPPED CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. WHEN BRAKE WAS RELEASED CAR FAILED TO TURN BACK ON LEAVING CAR STRANDED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR UNSUCCESSFULLY. ALSO, CAR INSTRUCTED DRIVER TO PRESS "START BUTTON" UNTIL IT STARTED. HOWEVER, WHILE START BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS/HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD … Look up ODI 10871703 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10905925 · 120 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS NO VISUAL SEAT BELT REMINDER ACTIVATOR SYSTEM DISPLAY REGARDING THE SEAT BELT LATCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE INDICATOR, BUT NOT A VISUAL INDICATOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120. Look up ODI 10905925 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11192008 · 50,500 mi INFOTAINMENT SCREEN REBOOTS CONTINUOUSLY AND NEVER COMPLETES LOADING, MAKING MANY CONTROL FUNCTIONS OF THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY INACCESSIBLE. THIS OCCURS DURING ANY TIME WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT IS STATIONARY OR MOVING. Look up ODI 11192008 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	20,400 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10955431 · 50,000 mi VEHICLE HAD BEEN FUNCTION PROPERLY UPON DEPARTING SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SELDEN NY. DRIVER MADE SEVERAL TURNS AND BRAKED MULTIPLE TIMES. AT OR ABOUT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT DRIVER NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE. BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION, DRIVER PUMPED BRAKES AND THEY HAD NO EFFECT. DIVER DOWNSHIFTED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MODERATELY SLOW. DRIVER IMPACTED VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF HER AT APPROXIMATELY 20 M.P.H. IN ADDITION TO BRAKES NOT FUNCTIONING AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY INDICATING A MORE SYSTEMIC/CATASTR… Look up ODI 10955431 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11120667 · 38,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE VOLVO OF SAN ANTONIO DEALER (1326 NE INTERSTATE 410 LOOP, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209, [phone removed]) WHERE THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD ON THE DRI… Look up ODI 11120667 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11365996 · 500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 VOLVO V60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED INDEPENDENTLY BRAKING WITH THE CITY SAFETY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. VOLVO CARS ESCONDIDO (1938 AUTO PARK WAY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE DIAGNOSIS WA… Look up ODI 11365996 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility/Wiper	Too few reports for a range	6,228 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 11065606 · 61,250 mi EXPLODING SUNROOF. ON FRIDAY 26 JAN 2018, AT 4:10PM, I WAS DRIVING IN ALABAMA ON INTERSTATE 65 NORTHBOUND MILE AT MARKER 180 IN THE MIDDLE LANE AT 70 MPH. THE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55F AND OVERCAST WITH NO RAIN. THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME FOR AT LEAST A HALF A MILE NOR TRAFFIC TO THE SIDE OR REAR FOR AT LEAST A QUARTER OF A MILE. I HAD NOT PASSED UNDER A BRIDGE FOR AT LEAST A MILE. I SAW NO OBJECTS COMING FROM THE FRONT OR ABOVE. AT THIS TIME, I HEARD A LOUD REPORT LIKE A GUNSHOT FOLLOWED BY WIND NOISE. GLASS STARTING FALL… Look up ODI 11065606 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11300160 · 6,000 mi REARVIEW MIRRORS DO NOT RETURN TO THEIR SAVED POSITIONS AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE THEN SHIFTING BACK INTO DRIVE. THIS WILL COMPOUND OVER TIME AND SHIFT THE REARVIEW MIRROR POSITIONS LOWER AND LOWER. STORED POSITIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED, AS RECALLING A SAVED DRIVER SETTING WILL MOVE THE MIRRORS BACK TO THE CORRECT STORED POSITIONS. Look up ODI 11300160 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11269960 · 6,228 mi WINDSHIELD OF VEHICLE CRACKED WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT. NO IMPACT DAMAGE. CRACK IS A STRESS FRACTURE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA / REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY. Look up ODI 11269960 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	Too few reports for a range	20,555 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10920057 · 4,610 mi WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROX. 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WITH GLASS BLOWING UP TOWARDS THE SKY. AT FIRST, I HEARD A LOUD "BANG" THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN FIRING AND THEN SHARDS OF GLASS STARTED RAINING DOWN UPON ME FROM ABOVE. SHARDS OF GLASS ALSO FILLED THE REAR SEAT AREA. IF MY WIFE WERE DRIVING THE CAR, SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE PANICKED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING OTHER VEHICLES. ALSO, IF THERE WAS A CAR IMMEDIATELY BEHIND MINE, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN SHOWERED WITH GLASS SHARDS FROM THE GLASS SHOOTING UP FROM MY VEHICLE. IF… Look up ODI 10920057 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11062696 · 36,500 mi AS WE WERE DRIVING ON I-95 NEAR SUMMERVILLE SC ON JAN 5TH IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON (APPROX. SPEED 70 MPH) THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY IMPLODED SOUNDING LIKE A GUNSHOT GOING OFF. THERE WAS NO PROJECTILE HEARD OR SEEN PRIOR TO THE SUDDEN SHATTERING. THANKFULLY, THE INTERNAL COVER PREVENTED THE MAJORITY OF GLASS FROM ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. BECAUSE WE DIDN'T HEAR OR SEE A PROJECTILE, THE ONLY CONCLUSION WE CAME TO WAS THAT THE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL MAY HAVE LED TO THE SUDDEN CRACK (THIS TRIP TOOK PLACE DURING THE BOMB CYCLONE IN THE SOUTH… Look up ODI 11062696 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	23,250 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10898918 · 8,500 mi I AM A SINGLE MOM WITH AN AUTISTIC SON, AND TWO OTHER CHILDREN. I USED TO WORK FOR MITCHELL VOLVO IN SIMSBURY, CT AND JUST PURCHASED MY 2015.5 VOLVO V60 IN DECEMBER AND ONLY HAVE 10K MILES ON IT. I DRIVE, LITERALLY, THREE MILES PER DAY, EXCEPT FOR MY FIRST INCIDENT: IN EARLY JULY 2016, I DROVE TO ROCHESTER, NY FOR A FUNERAL FOR MY UNCLE. UPON PULLING OUT INTO RT 495, I HIT THE GAS, AND NOTHING. I HAD MY AUTISTIC SON AND 87 YEAR OLD FATHER IN THE CAR, I PANICKED AS CARS WERE COMING, AND CAR WASN'T MOVING, I SLAMMED ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR BA… Look up ODI 10898918 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11120667 · 38,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE VOLVO OF SAN ANTONIO DEALER (1326 NE INTERSTATE 410 LOOP, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209, [phone removed]) WHERE THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD ON THE DRI… Look up ODI 11120667 at NHTSA ↗
Seat Belts	Too few reports for a range	35,249 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11503109 · 70,377 mi The contact owned a 2015 Volvo V60. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V378000 (Seat Belts). One- and one-half years after receiving the notice, the recall repair was performed at a local dealer. While driving 25 MPH, the contact suffered syncope and struck a tree. The seat belts failed to restrain him and his passenger. The Low-Speed Collision Avoidance and the Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake Systems failed to operate. The passenger struck her head on the windshield. The contact and the passenger we… Look up ODI 11503109 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10905925 · 120 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS NO VISUAL SEAT BELT REMINDER ACTIVATOR SYSTEM DISPLAY REGARDING THE SEAT BELT LATCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE INDICATOR, BUT NOT A VISUAL INDICATOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120. Look up ODI 10905925 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	2	None	ODI 11623920 Volvo cars from 2014-2016 has oil consumption due to the bad piston rings design and the manufacturer don’t want to issue a recall for this problem, it’s a serious problem with these models Look up ODI 11623920 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11624697 · 185,000 mi The contact owns a 2016 Volvo V60. The contact stated that after changing the engine oil, one week later the message "Engine Oil Low" was displayed. The contact later discovered the engine oil was low and the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 185,000. Look up ODI 11624697 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	1	None	ODI 11645674 When driving at about 10mph in my kids daycare driveway on a downward slope towards the main road, I depressed the brake pedal to stop and the car did not slow down. A few feet before intersecting the main road, I depressed the brake pedal fully to the floor and the car panic stopped. No braking action happened until the brake pedal was fully depressed to the floor. Look up ODI 11645674 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	0	25V179000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	1	25V282000	ODI 11659857 Me and my partners safety was put at risk when the vehicle’s high pressure fuel pump went out, shut the car down, and left us stranded in the middle of two lane traffic. What was scarier was how the vehicle couldn’t be manually overridden to shift into neutral to push the vehicle to safety away from oncoming traffic, since the gear is electronic. The vehicle isn’t that old and that high on mileage, being only at 94k miles. After getting it towed (tow driver had to drag the vehicle up onto the bed because even they couldn’t do anything about it)… Look up ODI 11659857 at NHTSA ↗
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	3	None	ODI 11687664 Engine oil consumption issue. It was a known issue. Completed the recommended repair of the piston and rings. Have had constant issues since the repair. Looking for reimbursement for the repair. My engine fell under the guidelines to have the repair covered. Look up ODI 11687664 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11684491 Vehicle: 2023 Volvo V60 T8. The rear camera does not display video while reversing and instead text appears stating "camera is temporarily unavailable". This occurs periodically, sometimes it works, sometimes its does not, and there is no pattern to when it works. This has been occurring for over a year and recently my car received the 3.7.0 software update OTA. After the update the issue is the same with intermittent failures of the backup camera. This software/hardware failure make the car less safe when backing up, especially when rever… Look up ODI 11684491 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11684496 Vehicle: 2023 Volvo V60 T8. Turn signal failure. About once a week the infotainment system goes black and completely dies while driving, causing the audio in the car to stop working. When this occurs the turn signal is silent when activated. The vehicle uses the speakers to produce the blinker "clicking" noise when actuated, but there is no sound when the infotainment system fails. This causes me to be unsure if my blinker is actually working and possibly increases the risk of crashing, as other around me may be unaware I am turning or me… Look up ODI 11684496 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	1	None	ODI 11695906 The engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring the addition of about one quart every few hundred miles. There are no visible external leaks, and the issue appears to be due to internal engine components such as piston rings allowing oil into the combustion chamber. This poses a risk of engine damage and loss of power. The problem has been observed consistently and confirmed by a repair shop. No crash or safety incident has occurred, but the vehicle's reliability and safety are compromised. Look up ODI 11695906 at NHTSA ↗
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	25V908000	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	2	None	ODI 11725586 I am reporting an ongoing and worsening defect condition involving a Volvo vehicle that has displayed repeated power steering / steering failure warnings and is now also showing additional symptoms consistent with a possible turbo / emissions-related failure. The steering-related warnings have remained active and unresolved over an extended period. The vehicle has displayed dashboard warnings for “Power steering” and “Power steering failure,” and the condition has not been reliably corrected despite prior service involvement and an ongoing rep… Look up ODI 11725586 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11725087 OTA update is never available on stated timelines. Requires going to the dealership to get updates. Look up ODI 11725087 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	1	None	ODI 11742505 I took my car in for the 90,000 mile general service at the Volvo dealership. While rotating my tires the tech providing the service noted that the front left suspension fork was broken. The tech and Volvo were unable to provide an explanation for how the damage could have occurred. There was no other notable damage. The tire pressure light was on but that is baseline for my car (the tire pressure gauge is sensitive and usually turns on as soon as I adjust the tire pressure). I provided a picture of the suspension fork to a friend who works in … Look up ODI 11742505 at NHTSA ↗
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	2	None	ODI 11763254 BCM Trouble Codes: C000101, C000201, and C008248 Incident & Defect Summary: The Brake Control Module (BCM) experienced a premature internal electrical circuit failure at only 55,188 total vehicle miles. This vehicle was purchased directly from an authorized Volvo retail showroom (Volvo Cars Marin) in 2020 at 36,434 miles, meaning this primary active safety infrastructure failed after just 18,754 miles of personal ownership (averaging roughly 3,125 miles per year under meticulous maintenance). The internal hardware breakdown disabled vital acti… Look up ODI 11763254 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11761696 The electronic tailgate struts/motors have failed for the 3rd time in the cars lifetime. The risk this presents is sudden dropping of the tailgate on heads, fingers or anything in between the ground and the lifted tailgate. The dealer has given a quote for replacement but will not give a quote on the diagnosis instead, simply telling me over the phone the struts need replaced and sending me a $1381.34 invoice via email. I have been working to get it in for diagnosis since August 21 with no luck. Today is September 2. The vehicle component is a … Look up ODI 11761696 at NHTSA ↗
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	0	0
2023	0	0	2

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	0	0	0
2023	2	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine	Electrical System	Service Brakes	Unknown Or Other	Visibility/Wiper	Structure:Body	Power Train	Seat Belts
Engine	—	1 ODI 10871703 · 1,600 mi VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 150 MILES ROUNDTRIP. ON WAY BACK, ONE MILE FROM FINAL DESTINATION WHILE IN LEFT TURN LANE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO LEFT TURN COULD BE COMPLETED, THE AUTO START/STOPPED CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. WHEN BRAKE WAS RELEASED CAR FAILED TO TURN BACK ON LEAVING CAR STRANDED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR UNSUCCESSFULLY. ALSO, CAR INSTRUCTED DRIVER TO PRESS "START BUTTON" UNTIL IT STARTED. HOWEVER, WHILE START BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS/HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD … Look up ODI 10871703 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	1 ODI 10871703 · 1,600 mi VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 150 MILES ROUNDTRIP. ON WAY BACK, ONE MILE FROM FINAL DESTINATION WHILE IN LEFT TURN LANE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO LEFT TURN COULD BE COMPLETED, THE AUTO START/STOPPED CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF AS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. WHEN BRAKE WAS RELEASED CAR FAILED TO TURN BACK ON LEAVING CAR STRANDED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR UNSUCCESSFULLY. ALSO, CAR INSTRUCTED DRIVER TO PRESS "START BUTTON" UNTIL IT STARTED. HOWEVER, WHILE START BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS/HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD … Look up ODI 10871703 at NHTSA ↗	—	2 ODI 11763254 BCM Trouble Codes: C000101, C000201, and C008248 Incident & Defect Summary: The Brake Control Module (BCM) experienced a premature internal electrical circuit failure at only 55,188 total vehicle miles. This vehicle was purchased directly from an authorized Volvo retail showroom (Volvo Cars Marin) in 2020 at 36,434 miles, meaning this primary active safety infrastructure failed after just 18,754 miles of personal ownership (averaging roughly 3,125 miles per year under meticulous maintenance). The internal hardware breakdown disabled vital acti… Look up ODI 11763254 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11365996 · 500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 VOLVO V60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED INDEPENDENTLY BRAKING WITH THE CITY SAFETY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. VOLVO CARS ESCONDIDO (1938 AUTO PARK WAY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE DIAGNOSIS WA… Look up ODI 11365996 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11576180 After two days of ownership and 148 miles, the car threw a check engine light w/ the following message: "SLOW DOWN. The vehicle will reduce speed. Propulsion system failure." followed by, "Propulsion system service required.". This consequently causes the car to go into 'limp mode' unexpectedly while driving, drastically reducing speed. We are then instructed to take it to a shop. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11576180 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	1 ODI 10905925 · 120 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS NO VISUAL SEAT BELT REMINDER ACTIVATOR SYSTEM DISPLAY REGARDING THE SEAT BELT LATCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE INDICATOR, BUT NOT A VISUAL INDICATOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120. Look up ODI 10905925 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	0	2 ODI 11763254 BCM Trouble Codes: C000101, C000201, and C008248 Incident & Defect Summary: The Brake Control Module (BCM) experienced a premature internal electrical circuit failure at only 55,188 total vehicle miles. This vehicle was purchased directly from an authorized Volvo retail showroom (Volvo Cars Marin) in 2020 at 36,434 miles, meaning this primary active safety infrastructure failed after just 18,754 miles of personal ownership (averaging roughly 3,125 miles per year under meticulous maintenance). The internal hardware breakdown disabled vital acti… Look up ODI 11763254 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11365996 · 500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 VOLVO V60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED INDEPENDENTLY BRAKING WITH THE CITY SAFETY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. VOLVO CARS ESCONDIDO (1938 AUTO PARK WAY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE DIAGNOSIS WA… Look up ODI 11365996 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 11120667 · 38,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE VOLVO OF SAN ANTONIO DEALER (1326 NE INTERSTATE 410 LOOP, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209, [phone removed]) WHERE THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD ON THE DRI… Look up ODI 11120667 at NHTSA ↗	0
Unknown Or Other	0	1 ODI 11576180 After two days of ownership and 148 miles, the car threw a check engine light w/ the following message: "SLOW DOWN. The vehicle will reduce speed. Propulsion system failure." followed by, "Propulsion system service required.". This consequently causes the car to go into 'limp mode' unexpectedly while driving, drastically reducing speed. We are then instructed to take it to a shop. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11576180 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0	0
Visibility/Wiper	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Structure:Body	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Power Train	0	0	1 ODI 11120667 · 38,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE VOLVO OF SAN ANTONIO DEALER (1326 NE INTERSTATE 410 LOOP, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209, [phone removed]) WHERE THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD ON THE DRI… Look up ODI 11120667 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0
Seat Belts	0	1 ODI 10905925 · 120 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS NO VISUAL SEAT BELT REMINDER ACTIVATOR SYSTEM DISPLAY REGARDING THE SEAT BELT LATCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE INDICATOR, BUT NOT A VISUAL INDICATOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120. Look up ODI 10905925 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

5 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

8 mentions · 14.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 10,800 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10810179 · 10,800 mi

THE CAR, 2015 VOLVO V60, BEGAN SHUTTING OFF ITS MOTOR WHEN I CAME TO A STOP OR WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK AND A FEW TIMES WHEN I CAME TO A HARD STOP. THIS WOULD REQUIRE MY PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK, IF NOT ALREADY, PRESSING THE BREAK PEDAL AND PUSHING THE START BUTTON. DURING THESE TIMES, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP AS IT SHOULD IF A DRIVER PURPOSELY TURNED THEIR CAR OFF. THE SYMPTOM WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY. I LEFT MY CAR FOR A WEEK WITH THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER HOPING THIS SPORADIC PROBLEM WOULD BE SUCCESSFULLY DIAGNOSED. A SERVICE DEPARTME…

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ODI 11545282 · 65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Volvo V60. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal oil consumption. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 2 quarts of oil for every 1,200 miles driven. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an oil consumption test was performed, and the contact was advised to return after driving 1,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the oil consumption test would be covered. Th…

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ODI 11763254

BCM Trouble Codes: C000101, C000201, and C008248 Incident & Defect Summary: The Brake Control Module (BCM) experienced a premature internal electrical circuit failure at only 55,188 total vehicle miles. This vehicle was purchased directly from an authorized Volvo retail showroom (Volvo Cars Marin) in 2020 at 36,434 miles, meaning this primary active safety infrastructure failed after just 18,754 miles of personal ownership (averaging roughly 3,125 miles per year under meticulous maintenance). The internal hardware breakdown disabled vital acti…

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

6 mentions · 10.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 125,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11497672

Excessive oil consumption. Piston ring failure. Cylinder 1 spark plug failure due to oil buildup.

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ODI 11541911

This car has an oil consumption problem but Volvo advises it will not repair. Other, similar models have similar oil consumption problems that are the subject of recall. This was also subject of class action lawsuit We have had to spend hundreds out of pocket to repair. Why isn't this model year in the recall? Other years - same engine - before and after this are subject of recall?

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ODI 11545282 · 65,000 mi

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Matching rule

\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 5.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 1,352 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11695906

The engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring the addition of about one quart every few hundred miles. There are no visible external leaks, and the issue appears to be due to internal engine components such as piston rings allowing oil into the combustion chamber. This poses a risk of engine damage and loss of power. The problem has been observed consistently and confirmed by a repair shop. No crash or safety incident has occurred, but the vehicle's reliability and safety are compromised.

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ODI 10903305 · 1,201 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,201.

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ODI 10905755 · 1,502 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPM'S WERE BETWEEN 4,000 TO 5,000. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,502.

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11645674

When driving at about 10mph in my kids daycare driveway on a downward slope towards the main road, I depressed the brake pedal to stop and the car did not slow down. A few feet before intersecting the main road, I depressed the brake pedal fully to the floor and the car panic stopped. No braking action happened until the brake pedal was fully depressed to the floor.

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Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11725586

I am reporting an ongoing and worsening defect condition involving a Volvo vehicle that has displayed repeated power steering / steering failure warnings and is now also showing additional symptoms consistent with a possible turbo / emissions-related failure. The steering-related warnings have remained active and unresolved over an extended period. The vehicle has displayed dashboard warnings for “Power steering” and “Power steering failure,” and the condition has not been reliably corrected despite prior service involvement and an ongoing rep…

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b