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ProblemsByVin File / 2009-VOLVO-S60
2009 · Volvo

Volvo S60 problems

1 safety recall. 7 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2009 S60 · airbags
I am unable to service my car to fix the recall, because there is no Volvo dealer where I live.
12/18/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11444271.0
2009 S60 · airbags Crash
Driving at 25 mph and the airbag spontaneously deployed. Exploded. Dust. Noise. No impact no accident. Hurt my hand. Busted the turn signal arm Caused me to drive over a median and damage the under carriage of the car.
09/28/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11547204.0
2009 S60 · fuel system
2009 VOLVO S60 AWD - WHEN FILLING WITH GASOLINE AT VARIOUS GAS STATIONS, GASOLINE OVERFLOWS AND SPILLS OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THIS IS WITH THE LOCK MECHANISM ENGAGED ON THE GAS PUMP HANDLE. I HAVE OBSERVED THIS AT MULTIPLE GAS STATIONS AND DIFFERENT…
05/20/2010 · NHTSA ODI #10331389.0
2009 S60 · cruise control
ACCELERATING ON INTERSTATE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN COMPLETY LOST ENGINE POWER. ENGINE WOULD CONTINUE RUNNING, BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. COULD HAVE EASILY GOTTEN INTO A WRECK IF THERE HAD BEEN MORE TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE. ENDED UP GETTING TOWED AND HAVING TO REPLACE THE…
05/01/2017 · NHTSA ODI #10981607.0

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

critical NHTSA 21V766000 30/09/2021

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.

Common questions

Is the 2009 Volvo S60 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 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.

What's the most common problem on the 2009 Volvo S60?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Volvo S60 has open recalls?

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.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2009 Volvo S60?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 7 complaints on file, 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 aren't always better value.

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