2011 VOLVO S60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 VOLVO S60
The 2011 VOLVO S60 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), Steering (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 VOLVO S60
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2011 VOLVO S60, potentially affecting up to 518,203 vehicles.
Recall 20V378000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 308,260 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
View full details →Recall 19V849000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 144,937 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
View full details →Recall 13V592000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 30,929 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S60 vehicles manufactured June 22, 2010, through May 14, 2012, and equipped with 5-cylinder B5254T5 (VIN code 62) engines. In the affected vehicles, the vehicle may not alert the driver of a low oil pressure situation.
Consequence: Without being warned of a low oil pressure situation, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle until it stalls, which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software so that the driver is alerted should there be a low oil pressure situation, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at...
View full details →Recall 11V508000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 20,611 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION...
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
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 10V579000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 6,046 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
Consequence: SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT [email protected].
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 VOLVO S60
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 VOLVO S60. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
New tires (all 4) installed on November 4, 2023 at Walmart in Myrtle Beach, SC. Drove car to New Jersey on Nov. 5, arrived November 6. Tire pressure low indicator came on november 14. Drove to Old Bridge, NJ Walmart Auto Center to have them look at them. Arrived around 6 pm. Went isnide to request that car be put on lift to look at them, and fill with air. Female employee declined to put car up on lift, but had tech put aior in them. Told me to come back the next day to put up on lift. Light went off. Drove out to eat something at a Five Guys near the Walmart. Drove back to hotel in South Brunswick. Next day started driving back up to Old Bridge Walmart, was in traffic, braked and slid into car in front of me. Very little traction.
THE METAL TRIMMING ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS FRAYED. IT CUTS MY HANDS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS.
REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE IF CAR IS LOCKED OR HAS JUST BEEN UNLOCKED. IT WILL ONLY OPEN FROM THE INSIDE IF THE OUTSIDE HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED AND THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN LOCKED SINCE. THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED IN AUGUST 2014, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO S60(NA). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 906.
Safety Rating for the 2011 VOLVO S60
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 VOLVO S60 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 VOLVO S60
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 VOLVO S60. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TJ25129.3.0-2019 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Technical Journal TITLE : Adjustment to door handles REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25129 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2013 01 18 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8340...
TJ25788 1 3-2017 — STRUCTURE
Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America Reference Func Group 8462 Func Desc electrical outside mirrors , compl Attachment...
TJ3176240-2017-0 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: Sensus Navigation. IAM 2.1 software upgrade to allow map upgrade via USB. There is a new process for upgrading maps on cars with Sensus (IAM2.1) navigation. Map updates for Sensus navigation systems in MY2011-2015A cars (identified as shown in attached picture) can now be downloaded...
TJ2652530-2017-0 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Sensus downloading problems REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 26525 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2013 07 10 FUNC DESC...
TJ25252.7.0-2016 — EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: "BLIS service required" may be displayed in DIM(Drivers Information Module) intermittently during start, without any corresponding DTC's set. This may occur if the BLIS camera heating element is broken due to a hot spot, or if the lead cable for the heater element has become...
TJ26147 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Unusual noise from the A/C system may occur at different times. This TJ describes some of the known issues that have been reported and the most effective repairs. As with all A/C issues the customers concern should be dupilcated, a Climate control system check should be performed and it should be confimed that the system...
TJ-26520 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO: NO OR INTERMITTENT UNLOCKING FUNCTION FROM DOOR HANDLES (S60 W/ KEYLESS DRIVE). REPLACE THE CONNETOR ON THE AFFECTED DOOR (S) ACCORDING TO THE ATTACHMENT W/ EXTENSION CABLES. *JS UPDATED 4/22/14. *PE
TJ-25994 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VOLVO: WHEN SHIFTING FROM 5TH TO 4TH GEAR, WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS JERKING OR HARSH SHIFTING. *PE UPDATED 6/4/12. *PE
TJ-25705 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
VOLVO: HEADLAMP, ABNORMAL MOISTURE/WATER LEAKAGE. *JS
SA-248 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO: THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM, WITH THE NEW MAPS, MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO UPGRADE DUE TO SOFTWARE ERRORS. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 VOLVO S60
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO S60
- 2006 VOLVO S60 — 42 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO S60 — 34 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO S60 — 14 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO S60 — 9 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO S60 (current)
- 2012 VOLVO S60 — 161 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO S60 — 105 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO S60 — 35 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO S60 — 79 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO S60 — 34 complaints
Other VOLVO Models
- VOLVO XC90 — 2,131 total complaints
- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints
- VOLVO V70XC — 521 total complaints