2017 Volvo V60 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Volvo V60.

20162018
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
6

Worst 2017 Volvo V60 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Volvo V60.

Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Recalls for 2017 Volvo V60

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~545,260 vehicles.

20V378000Seat Belts:front
~308,260 affected

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

19V849000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~144,937 affected

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

18V800000Electrical System:software
~17,548 affected

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

17V127000Airbags
~112 affected

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

16V918000Airbags
~376 affected

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

16V798000Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
~74,027 affected

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

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2017 Volvo V60 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Volvo V60 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Volvo V60 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat-Related Issues with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Volvo V60?
Top reported problems: Seat-Related Issues (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2017 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 545,260 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Volvo V60?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volvo V60 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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