The Lemon Index
20233rd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaints
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 13,029 in the U.S. in 2024 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 22 complaints in its first 3 years.
22 owner complaints, first 3 years 28–31 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
Only 5 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 25V908000 (back over prevention), 25V282000 (back over prevention) and 23V780000 (airbags) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Volvo sent dealers 75 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This is a Technical Journal: 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 22 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 →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 15K miles (13K to 24K km) on the car (5 of all 22 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Problems Volvo told dealers about
Volvo sent dealers 75 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This is a Technical Journal: Unintentional VIDA Wi-Fi Connection Leading to 12V Battery Drain
- Volvo has identified an issue with the Primary Boot Loader (PBL)
- This is a Technical Journal: MY24 PHEV 12-Volt Battery Drained After Charging the HV Battery
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- 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.
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 Recharge 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,400–$2,700 (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. 2024 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 2024 Volvo S60 reliable?
We can't score it: only 13,029 were sold in the U.S. in 2024 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2024 Volvo S60 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (32%), electrical (27%) and backup camera (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Volvo S60 have?
3 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 2024 Volvo S60 get?
28 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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 2024 Volvo S60 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Volvo S60 cost in fuel a year?
About $2,400 to $2,700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Volvo S60 have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Volvo S60 year is better than the 2024?
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