Volvo S60L: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Volvo S60L across 5 model years: 0 owner complaints and 62 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a Technical Journal
- Extended Warranty P10186
- Extended Warranty P10183
- Extended Warranty P10207
- Extended Warranty P10206
- Extended Warranty P10186
- Oil Consumption Replace
- This is a Technical Journal
- Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality
- Updated Chassis Range
- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise
Other models of this make
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.