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The 2006 Volvo S60 has 1 critical safety recall on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 31 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.
The 2006 Volvo S60 has 31 NHTSA owner complaints and 4 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 6 complaints, typically surfacing around 97,095 miles (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 S60 | 44 | 4 |
| 2006 S60 (this page) | 31 | 4 |
| 2007 S60 | 21 | 2 |
| 2008 S60 | 10 | 2 |
| 2009 S60 | 7 | 3 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 97,095 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 4 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.2/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
My 2006 Volvo s60 will not shift out of park when the vehicle is cold (after sitting outside overnight at temperatures below 45f). Depending on how cold it is, it takes from 5 to 20 minutes for the vehicle to warm enough that I can shift it into drive. The dealer is unhelpful:…
On my 2006 Volvo s60 turbo, the headlight lenses cloudy due to oxidization. This is a safety and durability issue. *tr
The electronic throttle module had to be replaced in my 2006 Volvo s60. The car only has 72,702 miles! This is after having paid several hundred dollars to have the etm cleaned several months ago. The cost to replace the etm was over $800. As I search the internet, these…
I was driving my 2006 Volvo s60 and the engine shut off without warning. The electrical system shut off and I was not even able to put the flashers on so that other drivers could know that there was a problem. I was able to pull the car to the side of the road (with difficulty…
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An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Volvo S60 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
The 2006 Volvo S60 is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average; 4 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 6 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 97,095 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.2 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 31 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Typical failure occurs around 97,095 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 6 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 97,095 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 97,095 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 31 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.