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2017 Volvo V60 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 6
Latest campaign: Jun 30, 2020

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	2	Jun 30, 2020	20V378000 16V798000
Air bags	2	Mar 1, 2017	17V127000 16V918000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Nov 26, 2019	19V849000
Electrical system	1	Nov 13, 2018	18V800000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 30, 2020Latest campaign


Jun 30, 202020V378000	Seat belts: front An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V378000 What's wrong Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash. Risk An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029. Filed under V60, V60cc Campaign NHTSA 20V378000 · Jun 30, 2020
Nov 26, 201919V849000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V849000 What's wrong Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Risk A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978. Filed under V60, V60cc Campaign NHTSA 19V849000 · Nov 26, 2019
Nov 13, 201818V800000	Electrical system: software If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V800000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency. Risk If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury. Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917. Filed under V60, V60cc Campaign NHTSA 18V800000 · Nov 13, 2018
Mar 1, 201717V127000	Air bags If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V127000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection." Risk If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918. Filed under V60, V60cc Campaign NHTSA 17V127000 · Mar 1, 2017
Dec 21, 201616V918000	Air bags If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V918000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection." Risk If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Filed under V60 Campaign NHTSA 16V918000 · Dec 21, 2016
Nov 2, 201616V798000	Seat belts: front buckle assembly If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V798000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Risk If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708. Filed under V60 Campaign NHTSA 16V798000 · Nov 2, 2016

Merged from NHTSA model names: V60, V60cc. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

6Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Unknown or other	3	50
Power train	2	33
Fuel/propulsion system	2	33
Seats	1	17
Forward collision avoidance	1	17

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, merged from NHTSA model names V60, V60 CC.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“The sunroof on this vehicle shattered while I was driving. A loud bang and a shower of glass ensued. There were no vehicles directly ahead of me or aircraft flying overhead when the incident occured.”
Filed 03/21/2023 · ODI 11513114
Unknown or other
“I am afraid, someone may get KILLED. . . The car unexpectedly just starts to 'free wheel'. It all started approximately 6 weeks ago and progressively became worse. IT IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM.”
Filed 01/22/2022 · ODI 11448484
Seats
“The front seats rock/wobble beyond an acceptable level and present a safety issue. It's very subtle but once you notice you can't not notice. It happens all the time at very low speed when braking (I.e.”
Filed 05/16/2021 · ODI 11416797

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2017 Volvo V60 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Volvo V60 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Volvo V60. The most recent, 20V378000 (reported June 30, 2020), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Volvo V60 recalls for?

The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), latches/locks/linkages (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Volvo V60?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Volvo V60?

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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