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ProblemsByVin Index / 2009-VOLVO-S60 / COMPLAINTS
Full complaint record · NHTSA

2009 Volvo S60 owner complaints

7 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Listed by category, newest first within each section.

airbags 2 complaints shown

12/18/2021 ODI #11444271.0

I am unable to service my car to fix the recall, because there is no Volvo dealer where I live.

09/28/2023 Crash ODI #11547204.0

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.

fuel system 1 complaint shown

05/20/2010 8,400 mi ODI #10331389.0

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 pumps at those gas stations. I have taken other vehicles to the same stations and pumps and filled their tanks in the same fashion, and the lock mechanism on the pump handle automatically disengages and no gas overflows when the tank is full and reaches capacity. I have already taken this vehicle once previously in september 2009 and they found no issue. I am tired of dealing with it and worried about a fire occurring due to this. The gas spills out and on to the paint on that side of the vehicle and onto the grou

cruise control 1 complaint shown

05/01/2017 126,000 mi ODI #10981607.0

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 throttle unit which cost almost $1000, this could have been a very dangerous situation with a very bad outcome if traffic had been heavier.

body 1 complaint shown

04/21/2020 ODI #11321824.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volvo s60. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear driver's side door opened independently on 10/19. Consumer mentioned that when she hits a bump the door ajar warning light illuminated, at any speed. Consumer also stated door would not open from outside when unlocked, this would happen once in awhile. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.*dt*jb

electrical 1 complaint shown

04/09/2015 87,500 mi ODI #10704627.0

I keep getting a message that the tire pressure monitoring system needs service even though the tires have the correct pressure. I believe there is a defect in this safety related system. It is an issue that many Volvo owners have reported, yet Volvo continually fails to address the issue. *tr

steering 1 complaint shown

01/28/2026 155,000 mi ODI #11713865.0

The contact owns a 2009 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the column turn signal lever detached. The contact stated that the turn signal and headlight switches were inoperable due to the failure. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled for a future date. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-28. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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