Volvo

S60

Compact Cars · model years 2001 to 2021

Includes S60, S60 AWD, S60 AWD PHEV and 1 more 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	TSBs	Top complaints
2001	6Gas	21	$3,650	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2001
2002	6Gas	21	$3,650	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2002
2003	6Gas	21	$3,650	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2003
2004	6Gas	21.5	$3,575	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2004
2005	6Gas	21.5	$3,575	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2005
2006	8Gas	21.5	$3,575	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2006
2007	6Gas	21	$3,650	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2007
2008	6Gas	21	$3,650	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2008
2009	5Gas	21	$2,950	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2009
2011	1Gas	21	$2,950	0	0	0	197	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	202	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	207	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	205	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	252	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	267	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	202	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	145	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	245	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	207	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	177	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, median2001: 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.