2011 Volvo S60 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2011 Volvo S60 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

6Recalls
5Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2011 Volvo S60 recalls

Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured

Recall 20V378Jun 30, 2020308,260 vehicles affected

The flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the vehicle can fatigue over time.

Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving

Recall 19V849Nov 26, 2019144,937 vehicles affected

A component inside the door latches can break, making doors hard to latch or giving the driver or passengers the false impression that a door is fully closed when it is not.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 13V592Nov 22, 201330,929 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 11V508Oct 18, 201120,611 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 10V591Nov 22, 20107,420 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V579Nov 17, 20106,046 vehicles affected

Most common 2011 Volvo S60 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Wheels1
Structure1
Steering1
Tires1

What owners report

2023-11-22, Tires
New tires (all 4) installed on November 4, 2023 at Walmart in Myrtle Beach, SC. Drove car to New Jersey on Nov. 5, arrived November 6. Tire pressure low indicator came on november 14. Drove to Old Bridge, NJ Walmart Auto Center to have them look at them. Arrived around 6 pm. Went isnide to request that car be put on lift to look at them, and fill with air. Female employee declined to put car up on lift, but had tech put aior in them. Told me to come back the next day to put up on lift. Light went off. Drove out to eat something at a Five Guys near the Walmart. Drove back to hotel in South Brunswick. Next day started driving back up to Old Bridge Walmart, was in traffic, braked and slid into
2018-01-11, Steering
THE METAL TRIMMING ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS FRAYED. IT CUTS MY HANDS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS.
2014-10-24, Structure
REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE IF CAR IS LOCKED OR HAS JUST BEEN UNLOCKED. IT WILL ONLY OPEN FROM THE INSIDE IF THE OUTSIDE HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED AND THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN LOCKED SINCE. THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED IN AUGUST 2014, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. *TR
2011-11-03, Wheels
SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. *TR
2011-05-09, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO S60(NA). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 906.

2011 Volvo S60 questions

Does the 2011 Volvo S60 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2011 Volvo S60: Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured; Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Equipment:Other:Labels; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volvo S60?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Wheels (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Volvo S60 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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