Volvo S60: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Volvo S60 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 121 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 112.4 High | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 85 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 87.1 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 48.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2015 | 57 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 56.1 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2016 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15.4 Low | ENGINE |
| 2017 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.0 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Across 6 model years, the 2012 Volvo S60 carries the highest severity index (112.4, driven by engine), while the 2016 is the cleanest at 15.4.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.