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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2005 Volvo S60 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 44
Latest campaign: Sep 30, 2021

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Nov 8, 2010	10V566000 06V375000
Air bags	1	Sep 30, 2021	21V766000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 29, 2007	07E023000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 30, 2021Latest campaign


Sep 30, 202121V766000	Air bags: frontal driver side An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V766000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. Risk An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Remedy Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125. Campaign NHTSA 21V766000 · Sep 30, 2021
Nov 8, 201010V566000	Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system) AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V566000 What's wrong VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. Risk AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. Remedy VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL. Campaign NHTSA 10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010
Mar 29, 200707E023000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E023000 What's wrong CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID. Risk LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780. Campaign NHTSA 07E023000 · Mar 29, 2007
Oct 3, 200606V375000	Equipment: other labels A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V375000 What's wrong CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT. Risk A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL MAIL THE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. Campaign NHTSA 06V375000 · Oct 3, 2006

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component44

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

44Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Engine and engine cooling	7	16
Fuel system	7	16
Electrical system	6	14
Tires	6	14
Gasoline	5	11
Structure	4	9
Unknown or other	3	7
Engine	3	7
Fuel/propulsion system	3	7
Power train	2	5
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	5
Service brakes	2	5
Other	2	5
Steering	2	5
Vehicle speed control	2	5

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Seats
“While I was driving I felt very hot under my buttock than I heard it pop and burst, I pulled over to check, oh my got (OMG) thanks God I'm safe! There was a burn on my car seat!”
Filed 11/09/2021 · ODI 11439950
Power train
“Angle/collar gear/sleeve, haldex awd. Hundreds of thousands of awd volvos have this issue yet volvo has never taken action or recalled part. This is just one of many issues thousands of volvo's have.”
Filed 08/17/2019 · ODI 11244571
Seat belts
“My seat belt got stuck in the front passenger side . Now I'm getting a service message about the srs service urgent I don't know why it got stuck but it did I can't get it out of seat belt clip .”
Filed 09/13/2017 · ODI 11023384

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2005 Volvo S60 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Volvo S60 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Volvo S60. The most recent, 21V766000 (reported September 30, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2005 Volvo S60 recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Volvo S60?

Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 44 filed with NHTSA (16%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Volvo S60?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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