Volvo S60 tire blowout problems

Filed Nov 20, 2023 · Tires · FL

Sudden, Extreme vibration of front tires on I-95 West Palm Beach FL. Drove immediately to Schumacher Volvo to keep initial service appointment. Service manager advised to replace all 4 tires due to previous experience with OEM Perelli tire failures on Volvo vehicles. Replaced all 4 tires at Costco at $1112+ cost. All photos show failure of foam/padding inside tires by Pirelli P Zero Run Flat. Tire size: 235/40/19 XL

Filed Jul 30, 2023 · Steering, Wheels · PA

Hi, 2021 Volvo S60 VIN: [XXX] License plate: [XXX] (PA) Title date 12/7/2021 (bought the Volvo new...) I have barely 11,000 miles on the clock and have already replaced 4 low profile tires owing to potholes in highways and other roads across the United States. I really, truly want to file this complaint. I'm not sure why Volvo included low profile tires in the size 235/40R19 on their S60 models. When I drive, I feel like a downhill skier gliding from left to right, dodging potholes... According to my dealership Keystone Volvo of Doylestown, [XXX] , selling low profile tyres is a thriving industry…. According to AAA Mobile Mechanics, low-profile tyres are more prone to tyre and rim damage since they have less air cushioning to withstand heavy impacts from potholes and uneven places on the road. Low-profile tires are also more sensitive to road damage. Blowouts and tire failure are actually more likely on pothole-infested roadways. Given the state of the US road network, I believe your organization or whoever is in charge should not provide a TYPE certification for cars built within the US or imported from other countries both equipped with low profile tires... Please advise, and I eagerly await your response... Best , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 12, 2020 · Wheels · 51,000 miles · NC

We bought this car used from a volvo dealership in august of 2019 while still under factory warranty. It has 19-inch volvo alloy wheels with 235/40/r19 tires. In a little over a year, two of the wheels have cracked presumably after hitting potholes. We had both wheels repaired at a professional wheel repair facility. The repair worked (so far) on the first wheel but the problem has recurred twice on the second wheel repair. The volvo dealership's only offer is to sell us a new wheel at over $700 each. We have never cracked a wheel previously in over 40 years of driving. This wheel/tire combination should never have been allowed on the road being so prone to cracking. We are at a much-increased risk of a flat tire/blowout and possible accident. The car also came from the factory without a spare tire which is also not good since we are more likely to be stranded in the event of a flat tire. We no longer consider this car roadworthy and are faced with the expensive options of either replacing the damaged wheel with a new volvo wheel (and expect the same result), replacing all four wheels with aftermarket wheels that may or may not be better, or selling the car. We should never have been put in this position from a safety and financial perspective by this wheel or wheel/tire combination being allowed on the road.

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

I have an SRS airbag warning light stays on and will not go away. The electrical wiring for the headlights are faulty, I tried everything to fix them nothing works. I used an inline fuse with the headlight wiring because the bulbs the continue to blowout. The volvo forum suggested the inline fuse to fix the issue, but it did not. One headlight remains on the driver side and the passenger side comes on and off when it wants to and it also displays dipped bulb failure or beam failure.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Tires · 8,400 miles · NY

I lease a 2014 volvo s60. The vehicle came equipped with continental tires, size 235/45-r17-97v. The dot # is af8p-nih6. The odometer has 8, 550 miles. I drive the vehicle very carefully and conservatively. I have not hit any curbs, carstops or potholes. On january 7th I replaced the left front tire due to a bubble in the sidewall. Today I noticed a bubble in the front right side tire. I believe these bubbles are due to a manufacturing defect and not because I hit something with the tires. Please investigate this complaint.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Tires · 4,800 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volvo s60 equipped with continental pro contact tires, size 235/45 r17. The contact stated that while traveling 45 MPH, a loud noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the passenger rear tire blew out. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 4,800. The dot number was not available.

Filed Oct 8, 2010 · Electrical · 152,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH with the air conditioner activated when it suddenly failed without warning and would only blow outside air into the vehicle cabin. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the compressor and receiver dryer would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 11/16/10. *lj updated 5/24/11

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Tires · 95,000 miles · CA

Volvo s60 driven on freeway at 65 MPH for 30 minutes, large bang, then complete blowout - all the tread separated from the michelin tire in the back right side. Tires had been inspected visually aug. 17 by owner, may 6 by volvo dealer and were in good shape. In may, 2008, the front right tire, same michelin brand, had been destroyed by perforations of the tire even though no impact occurred. The may event also happened driving on a freeway at 65 MPH.

Filed Jul 12, 2007 · Tires · 29,875 miles · NJ

I own a volvo s60 and have under 30,000 miles on the vehicle. Yesterday I sufferedthe second blow out on the continental contitouring contact tires, 215/55r16 93h ch95. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of others as these tires appear to be defective with two blow outs in under 30,000 miles. The tires are rated to 60,000 miles.

Filed Feb 18, 2007 · Tires · 27,250 miles · WA

2004 volvo s60 r with 18" tires. Inside driver tire contacts inside driver tire wall. Wear will cause premature tire failure. Dealer has always maintained that this "rubbing" is not a problem. I have complained multiple times. I have photos of the tire damage. The side wall and corner tread is worn through to the steel belt and cord. I have been told that this is not due to alignment, but matches up with the rubbing of the tire well wall.