2004 Volvo S60: fire, smoke or burning smell

5 of the 198 complaints about the 2004 Volvo S60 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 48 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2019
2
2016
1
2015
1
2014
1
2012
3
2007
1
2004
5
2003
1
2002
2
2001
5

What owners say

Filed Nov 1, 2018 · Engine · 30,000 miles · UT · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s60. The contact stated that while stationary, the engine caught fire. The contact stated that smoke entered into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and opened the hood, and the engine was surrounded by flames. A police or fire department report was not filed. An independent mechanic extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. A dealer was not made aware of the fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fire. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · SC · fire

Car was in park and running when electrical wires to the windshield wipers caught fire. The bundle of wires are housed in a rubber tube. My understanding is rubber is quite fire-resistant. There have been 5 recalls on this model, two which were related to electrical fires. Neither applied to this particular car fire. Local volvo dealership wants nothing to do with the situation; they send us to corporate customer service and they, in turn send us back to the local dealership . Service manager said he was not a knowledgeable fire inspector and suggested that we hire an expert in that field.

Filed Jan 19, 2013 · Seats · 105,590 miles · WA · fire

Just leaving my garage, we smelled something and immediately saw smoke coming from the left side of the driver seat. The seat warmer was on. We turned the warmer off and opened the doors. The odor and smoke dissipated but there is a 1-1/2" hole burned in the leather.

Filed Mar 24, 2011 · Seats · CT · fire

Burning passenger seat in 2004 volvo s60r. While driving I smelt a horrible burning smell and seen smoke coming from the passenger seat which eventually started a fire. I turned off the heated seats and now have a burn about an inch in diameter. This is very dangerous and should be recalled immediately. This is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed. Not happy with this at all! Glad no one got hurt!

Filed Dec 19, 2010 · Seats · 126,597 miles · CO · fire

While driving vehicle noticed very strong burning smell. Felt burning sensation through slack leg while still driving. Noticed a hole had burned through leather on rear left side of drivers seat. Smoke was pumping out of hole in leather (appx 1/2-inch round) from seat padding. I immediately turned seat warmer off and the burning stopped. An hour later, I turned seat warmer on while auto was running. Smoke began coming out of seat hole within about 30-45 seconds. Turned off seat warmer immediately. Burning stopped. Very dangerous situation. Inside of auto now stinks of burned plastic/foam.