Volvo

S60

Compact Cars · model years 2011 to 2021

Includes S60 AWD, S60 AWD PHEV and S60 FWD as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2021. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2012. complaints: 120, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 8, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Volvo S60
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2011	1Gas	21	$2,950	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	22	$2,825	8	120	0	ENGINE 37%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9%
complaints: 120, this model typically has none on file recalls: 8, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	3Gas	23	$2,700	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	23	$2,700	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	4Gas	25	$2,775	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	5Gas	25	$2,850	4	26	0	ENGINE 22%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 26, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, this model typically has none on file Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	26	$2,400	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Gas	26	$2,400	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	28	$2,750	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	27	$2,850	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	4Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	26.5	$2,900	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2011: 21 to 2021: 26.5

Owner complaints2011: 0 to 2021: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Volvo S60 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.