Recall work is done by the manufacturer, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for it. These are the 28 DVSA recalls for the S60, newest first. They do not tell you whether this particular car has had the work: for that, put the registration into the free GOV.UK MOT history check, which shows a recall status where the manufacturer shares it, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
🏛️ March 2025Cars built February 2019 to November 2021
SPA1 Cell Modules
On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the battery cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.
Put right by: Check and replace the HV Battery if necessary and install modified software.
DVSA R/2025/11740 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2024Cars built June 2019 to August 2020
BCM2 - Push Road
The rod connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly. The final torque might not be according to manufacturing specification due to deviations in the equipment. If the rod does disconnect the mechanical connection between brake pedal and brake booster cannot be guaranteed. In the worst-case scenario if the rod disconnects the brake pedal function cannot be guaranteed
Put right by: A Volvo retailer will check and if necessary tighten the rod to correct specification.
DVSA R/2024/44655 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2023Cars built August 2018 to July 2023
The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured.
The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured.
Put right by: Inspect and re torque retaining bolts.
DVSA R/2023/34017 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ September 2023Cars built October 2021 to July 2023
During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.
During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.
Put right by: Replace O-Ring
DVSA R/2023/26313,701 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ January 2023Cars built September 2022 to January 2023
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Put right by: Update the brake control module software.
DVSA R/2023/02510,197 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ October 2022Cars built April 2021 to September 2022
A software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.
Put right by: Download updated software.
DVSA R/2022/3134,755 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ September 2021Cars built December 2020 to January 2021
Potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake system
There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System.
Put right by: Replace the Hydraulic Unit.
DVSA R/2021/33128 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ August 2021Cars built May 2021 to July 2021
Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty
Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty.
Put right by: Update software which will allow the electronic fuel tank ventilation valve to release pressure when required.
DVSA R/2021/282256 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ June 2021Cars built June 2018 to December 2019
There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump from operating
There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump operating.
Put right by: Replace the 15A fuse with a 20A fuse which can withstand this peak.
DVSA R/2021/20514,380 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2020Cars built October 2013 to October 2016
There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components
There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.
Put right by: Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air
DVSA R/2020/21076,945 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2020Cars built November 2012 to February 2017
There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system
There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.
Put right by: Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air.
DVSA R/2020/20515,167 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2020Cars built May 2010 to August 2018
Potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point
Potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point.
Put right by: Replace the seat belt fastener with a new designed seat belt fastening.
DVSA R/2020/192170,160 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ March 2020Cars built February 2019 to March 2020
Software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage
The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision
Put right by: Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded
DVSA R/2020/07356,385 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ October 2019Cars built November 2012 to June 2018
The engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform
The engines plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform
Put right by: Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.
DVSA R/2019/180
🏛️ January 2019Cars built April 2015 to May 2016
Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose
Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose.
Put right by: Replacement of affected fuel hoses.
DVSA R/2018/37730,777 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ January 2017Cars built August 2016 to October 2016
One or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision
It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
Put right by: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.
DVSA R/2017/0021,415 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2016Cars built June 2015 to August 2016
Seatbelt may separate from the buckle
It has been identified there is a possibility the front seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during production. This may result in a separation between the buckle and seatbelt bracket if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Put right by: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the seatbelt buckle and if required to replace the seatbelt buckle.
DVSA R/2016/25747 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ October 2016Cars built July 2010 to April 2015
Coolant leakage may result in a fire
It has been identified that during the engine warm-up process and under certain driving/climate conditions for instance periods of high acceleration or high engine load immediately after a cold start in cold climates there is the possibility for coolant leakage or oil seepage. This can lead to the possibility in a worst-case scenario of smoke or a slow developing fire in the engine compartment. However the driver will receive a warning message on the Drivers Information Module indicating a low coolant level.
Put right by: Recall all affected vehicles to modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket.
DVSA R/2016/2493,192 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2016Cars built April 2015 to February 2016
Stalling and loss of steering power assistance
Involved vehicles may have a software issue which could cause the engine to momentarily cut-out and restart while driving. This could also cause disturbances in some electrical systems such as shut down of the instrument cluster infotainment system and loss of power steering assistance.
Put right by: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and upgrade the software of the control units.
DVSA R/2016/02714,474 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ January 2016Cars built November 2014 to April 2015
Fuel guage may not show fuel level correctly
Fuel gauge may not show correct level
Put right by: The remedy is not yet available for all models. Until a remedy is available the manufacturer advises to maintain fuel level above approx one third.
DVSA R/2015/2531,109 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ December 2015Cars built November 2014 to April 2015
Fuel guage may not show fuel level correctly
Fuel gauge may not show correct level
Put right by: The remedy is not yet available for all models.. Until a remedy is available the manufacturer advises to maintain fuel level above approx one third.
DVSA R/2015/2542,743 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ December 2015Cars built March 2015 to December 2015
Fuel guage may not show fuel level correctly
Fuel gauge may not show correct level
Put right by: Dependent on affected Model update software. Until updated the manufacturer advises to maintain fuel level above approx one third.
DVSA R/2015/24910,708 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2015Cars built June 2011 to January 2015
Parking brake may unintentionally release
Vehicles with manual gearboxes and start/stop functionality have Parking Brake Module (PBM) software that may allow the parking brake to unintentionally release. The unintended release of the parking brake can only occur when the engine is running and the gearstick moved so it will happen when the vehicle is attended.
Put right by: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download upgraded Parking Brake Module (PBM) software.
DVSA R/2015/0402,146 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2013
Loss of power steering assistance
The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.
Put right by: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.
DVSA R/2013/1403,134 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2012
Trim panel may cause injury during collision
Volvo's quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue with a limited number of S60 & V60 Volvos (MY2013). The securing screws for the inner A-pillar panels may have been torqued incorrectly. This could cause the A-pillar panels to crack and this may affect the attachment of the trims during a collision should the inflatable curtain be activated. If the trims become detached they could cause injury to the occupants in the front seats. The corrective action is to replace both A-pillar trims as well as the securing screws.
Put right by: Replace both trim panels and screws.
DVSA R/2012/14470 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ April 2012
Engine may fail
There could be a sudden and unexpected failure of the bottom end of the engine because of a non-conformity during production of the connecting rods.
Put right by: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine.
DVSA R/2012/0566 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ March 2012Cars built January 2012 to February 2012
Fuel may leak
Some vehicles may have had excessive underbody protection applied which when drying. could have formed small stalactite shaped formations. These formations may have formed close to the underbody fuel lines and could damage them and cause a fuel leak. Due to the positioning of the fuel lines escaping fuel or fuel vapour could potentially lead to a fire.
Put right by: Inspect all vehicles and cut any stalactite shaped formations off. If the fuel line is damaged it will be replaced. Only 1% of vehicles are expected to have any damage to the fuel line.
DVSA R/2012/032481 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ March 2012
Airbags may not deploy in a collision
It has been identified that the wiring harness for the SRS system may not have been correctly attached to the front seat frames. It is possible that continued adjustment of the seat position may cause the harness to become detached. If this should occur a warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel warning the driver of a fault with the SRS system. However in this condition the front and side airbags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Put right by: Recall all affected vehicles for an inspection of the wiring harnesses and ensure that it is correctly routed and secured. If not then reroute and securing of the wiring harness.
DVSA R/2012/0289,330 vehicles affected in the UK
Recall data published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall listed here may not apply to every car of this model: the build dates and the registration check are what decide it.