Last updated: 2026-10-10
2024 Volvo S60 Reliability Report
The 2024 Volvo S60 has a good reliability standing, but owners report center screen blackouts and unwanted collision-avoidance steering.
Recalls
3
Complaints
16
Complaint Rate
10.1per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$750
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250–$2,450
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Final year of the third generation, with good reliability, a middle ranking among S60 years, and owner reports of screen blackouts and unwanted automatic steering.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)
- SERVICE BRAKES (2)
- STEERING (2)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2024 is the last model year of the Third generation (2018).
- Final-year models are typically the most refined version of a generation.
- 3rd generation S60 (US).
What this means for buyers
Final-year models are usually the most polished version of a generation, but resale value may dip as buyers anticipate the next redesign.
2019: Third generation (2018) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2024: This Model Year
2024 is the last model year of the Third generation (2018).
Should You Buy the 2024 Volvo S60?
Reliability for this model year is good, and it sits close to average among 2024 sedans. Within the S60's scored years it lands in the middle of six. It is the last year of the third generation, and it earned 5 of 5 stars in federal crash testing. Estimated annual repair cost for the model is $750, against $739 for its class.
The main complaint is the electrical system. Owners describe the center screen going blank while driving, sometimes rebooting and failing again, and taking the gauges and warning lights with it. Audio can cut out all at once, silencing turn signals, blind spot alerts, and parking tones. Dealers often cannot reproduce the faults, and software updates have not cured them. Two crash complaints describe the car surging forward at low speed with the brake pressed. Two others describe collision avoidance steering hard with nothing in the way. Federal records show three recalls, covering air bags and back over prevention.
Ask for repair records showing screen faults and software updates, and confirm all three recalls were completed. On a test drive, watch the screen and feel low-speed stops. The 2023 rates about the same. The 2025 rates better, but it has had less time to collect complaints.
Compared to the 2025 Volvo S60, which scored 4 points higher. See also the 2023 Volvo S60 for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Low major repair risk (8%)
- +5-star NHTSA crash rating
Cons
- −Moderate recall count
- −Above-average complaint rate for Sedan
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Center screen goes blank while driving, sometimes rebooting on its own and then... (4 complaints)
Compare 2024 Volvo S60 With
2024 BMW 3 Series
Reliability: 71/100
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Reliability: 69/100
2024 Lexus IS
Reliability: 83/100
2024 Acura TLX
Reliability: 80/100
2024 Genesis G70
Reliability: 75/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 3 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4)
Recall Overview
3
recalls on record
A moderate 3 recalls are on file for the 2024 Volvo S60. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
10.1
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 5.4
Safety Incidents
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2024 Volvo S60 Recall Details
3 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Volvo S60. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
AIR BAGS
Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10254.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
Buying a used 2024 Volvo S60? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2024 Volvo S60, and 3 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2024 Volvo S60 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 9.9%
Safety Technologies
Volvo S60Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$750
vs $739 avg for luxury midsize cars
vs $652 avg for all vehicles
Repair Frequency
0.5
unscheduled repair visits per year
Severe Repair Probability
8%
chance of a major repair
Annual Cost Comparison
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Plug-in Hybrid
28–31 MPG
Running cost: $3,000–$3,200/yr
Fuel + repair
25–30 city / 33–35 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2024 EPA label cycle.
Plug-in Hybrid trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60 T8 AWD Recharge 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 30 | 33 | 31 | $2,250 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2024 Volvo S60.
Drive at least 30 minutes and watch the center screen for blanking, freezing, or rebooting.
Signal repeatedly during the drive and confirm the turn signal clicks and blind spot chimes never go silent.
Shift into reverse several times and confirm the backup camera appears every time.
Test the rear and 360-degree cameras in a dark garage or unlit lot for a usable image.
Make several slow stops in city traffic and feel for lurching or uneven braking under 10 mph.
At a full stop, hold the brake firmly and confirm the car does not creep or surge forward.
Drive curving two-lane roads and freeway exits, watching for unprompted steering wheel jerks or braking.
Ask for service records showing repeat visits or software updates for screen, audio, camera, or braking complaints.
2024 Volvo S60 Common Problems by Component
16 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaintsThe center screen goes blank while driving, sometimes rebooting on its own and then failing again. With it go the gauges, warning lights, and access to features run through the screen. Other reports describe all audio cutting out at once, silencing turn signals, blind spot alerts, and parking tones. One owner also reports a loss of motive power. Separately, stops under 10 mph can feel jerky and unpredictable, with the car lurching. Dealers often cannot reproduce these faults, and repeated software updates have not cured them. One owner had to do a factory reset.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaintsThe backup camera sometimes fails to come on when the car is shifted into reverse, and the fault returns after dealer visits. A more common complaint is that the rear and 360-degree camera images turn too dark to use in dim lots, rain, or at night. Lowering screen brightness at night makes this worse. Owners also report the same random loss of all audio, which mutes the turn signal sound. Dealers often find no fault in the camera system, leaving owners without a fix.
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaintsSafety-relatedBoth complaints involve crashes. In each, the car surged forward at low speed while the driver was pressing the brake, once at a stoplight and once while pulling into a parking space. One driver says the pedal went to the floor and no warning lights came on before the car hit a cement barrier. In the other case, Volvo's review of vehicle data showed the accelerator at 90% at the same moment the brake was pressed, a reading the owner disputes. Both cases carry a real risk of low-speed collisions.
STEERING (2 complaints)
STEERING
2 complaintsThe collision avoidance system takes over without warning when nothing is in the way, jerking the steering wheel hard and sometimes braking. Reports describe it firing on a freeway exit with a car in the next lane, and on a gently curving two-lane road at 30 mph with the road ahead empty. In one case the car swerved toward oncoming traffic and cut off another vehicle. These unwanted steering corrections create a clear loss-of-control and collision risk.
AIR BAGS (1 complaints)
AIR BAGS
1 complaintSafety-relatedWhen my son got a car last December, we bought him a 2024 Volvo s60, primarily for the safety features. Since we have had the vehicle, Volvo has had a lot of issues with their infotainment system. He has contacted them many times and I had started to keep a record of how often it would glitch. If it was just music not working, no big deal. But sometimes it was the backup camera too and once the heat. He recently had a car accident. He is okay (of course shaken up) but it was a bad situation. A van had dropped a lot of items. Plumbing and metal shelving. There was a pick up who was trying to avoid it. My son tried to avoid the pick up unsuccessfully but partially because his wheels landed on metal shelving and he was sliding on the road. The accident report captured this. His car was totaled. The purpose of this email is that the car was totaled, as even though he was braking as hard as he could, his tire was sliding on that shelving so he did have quite a hard impact. Not one safety feature worked on this vehicle, not the SOS, not the forward, not the airbags. My intuition is telling me it's all related to these many issues with the electronics in this car (recharge models have had this issue and been recalled). Before they dispose of the vehicle I wanted to consult with an attorney to see if we have any recourse with Volvo, especially because safety is why we bought the car. It is currently at the body shop. The infotainment has had an issue forever.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaintSee attached document for complaint.
BACK OVER PREVENTION (1 complaints)
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaintThe rear back-up camera does not work. This occurs at least a few times a week with routine, daily driving. The vehicle starts normal and software loads normal; however, upon shifting to reverse, the camera is not displayed. Instead, I receive an error message stating that the camera is not available. My vehicle already has the recall for updated software that was intended to fix the camera issue (software version 3.5.24); however, the issue is worse with this software version. On previous versions, this issue occurred only a couple times a month. It not happens weekly.
FUEL SYSTEM (1 complaints)
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2024 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, a message stating that the propulsion system was reduced was displayed, and the vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle of the road, nearly causing a crash. Additionally, the steering wheel seized, the gear shift indicator light turned off, and the four wheels seized while the engine continued to run. A Police Officer arrived at the scene and directed traffic to prevent a crash. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The dealer replaced the fuel pump and informed the contact that the vehicle had been repaired. The contact informed the dealer that he felt unsafe driving the vehicle because the steering wheel and the wheel had seized while the engine was still running, which prevented the contact from pulling to the side of the road. The dealer informed the contact that no other failure was found and that the vehicle operated as designed. The dealer towed the vehicle to the residence, and the contact had not driven the vehicle since the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and of the safety concerns but advised the contact that the diagnostic report from the dealer only showed a failure with the fuel pump. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Best & Worst Volvo S60 Years
Best Volvo S60 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2024
(Current Model)
2020
2019
Volvo S60 Years to Avoid
No Volvo S60 years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 70 and 76 across 6 scored model years.
Volvo S60 Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 76/100 | Good |
Volvo S60 Reliability Compared to Other Years
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Don’t buy a 2024 Volvo S60 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2024 Volvo S60
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2024 Volvo S60 does best on how many systems draw complaints (80/100) and worst on complaint severity (69/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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