The Lemon Index
202220243rd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaints
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 10,357 in the U.S. in 2023 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 3 complaints in its first 3 years.
3 owner complaints, first 3 years 28–31 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 25V908000 (back over prevention), 25V282000 (back over prevention) and 23V780000 (airbags) done? It has 6 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Volvo sent dealers 144 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Unintentional VIDA Wi-Fi Connection Leading to 12V Battery Drain”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Volvo's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 3 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
In owners' words
When shifting the vehicle in reverse the camera goes in black screen mode.
2023 Volvo S60 owner · NHTSA complaint 11709845
Problems Volvo told dealers about
Volvo sent dealers 144 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Unintentional VIDA Wi-Fi Connection Leading to 12V Battery Drain
- ERS or preconditioning fails + message in VC App
- Vibration/shudder while braking
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 6
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025 New: most likely still open
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- Airbags · recall issued 2023
The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Show all 6 recalls
- Electrical · recall issued 2023
A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
- Brakes · recall issued 2023
A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
- Engine · recall issued 2022
An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 B5 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Volvo S60 B5 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Volvo S60 Polestar Engineered T8 PHEV 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,400–$2,850 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
Every Volvo S60 year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2023 Volvo S60 reliable?
We can't score it: only 10,357 were sold in the U.S. in 2023 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2023 Volvo S60 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are backup camera (67%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo S60 have?
6 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Volvo S60 get?
28 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Volvo S60 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2023 Volvo S60 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Volvo S60 cost in fuel a year?
About $2,400 to $2,850 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Volvo S60 have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Volvo S60 year is better than the 2023?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2014 drew the fewest (about a third as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works