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2023 Volvo S60 problems

The most common problem on the 2023 Volvo S60 is driver assistance and stability. It has fewer complaints than a typical S60 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
144
Worst area
Driver assistance
Fuel economy
28-31mpg

The worst 2023 Volvo S60 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Driver assistance
    2

Problems by type

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  • Driver assistance
    2

Recalls 6

Back over prevention: softwareReported December 23, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
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 beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Recall number 25V908000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: softwareReported May 8, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.

Recall number 25V282000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported November 21, 2023 · 346 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 23V780000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported March 22, 2023 · 393 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Risk
The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.

Recall number 23V188000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulicReported January 19, 2023 · 27,457 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Risk
A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.

Recall number 23V012000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)Reported October 20, 2022 · 15,674 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk
The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.

Recall number 22V793000 · Recall details

See all 6 recalls for the 2023 Volvo S60

Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Volvo S60 144

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 144 bulletins for the 2023 Volvo S60

2023 Volvo S60 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.0L 4‑cyl Plug-in hybridAWD303331
2.0L 4‑cyl HybridFWD263530
2.0L 4‑cyl HybridAWD253328

What 2023 Volvo S60 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 9, 2026 · Driver assistance · TX

When shifting the vehicle in reverse the camera goes in black screen mode.

Filed Sep 5, 2025 · Driver assistance · WI

I received a previous recall notice for the backup camera not working and visited the dealership on August 19, 2025 to recieve the software update that was supposed to fix this problem. Since receiving the fix, I have continued to have the same intermittent interruption of the backup camera as I was having before the "fix". I do not believe the software fix helped the issue and this feels like an underpowered hardware issue.

Filed Jul 22, 2023 · NY

While driving on a highway the car went from drive into neutral all by itself and I could not put it into drive. Managed to get to a break down lane and turned car off and on. It started normally in drive, but that only lasted for 30 seconds when it went back into neutral. I was close to my exit and this happened multiple times - was in drive and it went into neutral on its own! Very dangerous. Car was picked up by Volvo assist and towed away last night. Car is 7 months old car with 3800 miles on it. It was towed to the dealer where it was purchased and we are waiting to hear something about cause/fix etc.

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Questions about the 2023 Volvo S60

Is the 2023 Volvo S60 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2023 Volvo S60, fewer than a typical S60 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Volvo S60?

Driver assistance and stability, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo S60 have?

6 recalls, covering back over prevention, air bags and electrical system.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Volvo S60 driver assistance?

Yes, 2 recalls: 25V908000, 25V282000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

Is there a class action lawsuit over the Volvo S60?

Yes. New class action says Volvo's Google-based infotainment screens freeze and take climate and rearview camera with them (November 9, 2026).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Volvo S60 get?

Official estimates for the 2023 Volvo S60 range from 28 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, AWD) gets 30 city and 33 highway.

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