2009 VOLVO S60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 VOLVO S60
The 2009 VOLVO S60 has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, SEATS, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 VOLVO S60
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 VOLVO S60, potentially affecting up to 267,219 vehicles.
Recall 21V766000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 259,383 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 10V591000 — SEATS
| 7,420 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
Consequence: POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO...
View full details →Recall 10V566000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
| 416 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 VOLVO S60
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 VOLVO S60. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
I am unable to service my car to fix the recall, because there is no Volvo dealer where I live.
I am unable to service my car to fix the recall, because there is no Volvo dealer where I live.
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
Safety Rating for the 2009 VOLVO S60
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 VOLVO S60 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 VOLVO S60
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 VOLVO S60. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TJ28941-4-0-2019 — SERVICE BRAKES
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies,...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 VOLVO S60
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO S60
- 2004 VOLVO S60 — 262 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO S60 — 57 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO S60 — 42 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO S60 — 34 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO S60 — 14 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO S60 (current)
- 2011 VOLVO S60 — 5 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO S60 — 161 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO S60 — 105 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO S60 — 35 complaints
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