2019 Volvo S60 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
15,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 25 complaints (24.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 16.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 16.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 12.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
Electrical System: 6; Tires: 4; Unknown Or Other: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Power Train: 2; Seats: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 3; 2022: 6; 2023: 4; 2024: 5; 2025: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11430155 · 2021-08-23 (August 23, 2021)
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, the automatic emergency braking engaged while we were travelling between 60-70 mph on I-95. There was no apparent reason for the braking because there was no vehicle or other obstacle to trigger the braking. After a few moments of hard braking the braking stopped and we proceeded normally.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11430155 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11479593 · 2022-08-16 (August 16, 2022)
The contact owns a 2019 Volvo S60. The contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the auto brake feature on, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact pressed on the brakes and continued to his destination. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,695.
Owner-reported narrative. 20,695 miles reported. Look up ODI 11479593 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11350197 · 2020-08-19 (August 19, 2020)
PARKING BREAK CAN BECOME TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE INFORMATION CENTER DOES NOT RELAY ANY OTHER INFORMATION WHEN THE AUTO IS RUNNING! GPS, TIRE PRESSURE, ETC LOW GAS, ETC INFORMATION IS VOIDED. THREE TIMES CAR HAD TO BE REPAIR, APPARENTLY WATER, COFFEE ETC CAN GET INTO THE SWITCH AS THE SWITCH IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE CUP HOLDERS BETWEEN THE SEATS. BAD LOCATION OR POOR DESIGN OF THE SWITCH? SERIOUS "BECAUSE RUNNING INFORMATION" IS VOIDED ON DASH!. FIRST REPAIR WAS FREE, SECOND TIME THE REPAIR WAS TO COST $500. THIRD TIM…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11350197 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11476336 · 2022-07-28 (July 28, 2022)
I was driving down our main road and I saw and smelled smoke coming out of the air vents, then a warning light came on my dashboard for my 12V battery I pulled over right away and opened the trunk and saw fire on the left-hand side. I attempted to extinguish the fire myself using soda, I was pulling clothing (2 shirts and napkins) out of the car and burned my hand
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11476336 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11328659 · 2020-06-13 (June 13, 2020)
WHILE DRIVING ON A SUNNY DAY I KEPT BEING BLINDED BY CHROME / MIRROR FINISH ELEMENTS SURROUNDING THE STEERING WHEEL. IT WASN'T HAPPENING ONLY FOR A MOMENT, MY EYES HURT AFTER DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. THAT IS VERY DISTRACTING AND AFFECTS DRIVER'S VISION! TO HIDE MY EYES FROM THE BLINDING LIGHT, I HAD TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO VERY UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION (WHAT STILL DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM) OR PRETTY MUCH COVER FLASHING SPOTS WITH MY HANDS. THAT CREATES A HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS EVERYTIME WHEN THE SUN IS OUT. I AM ATTACHING A PICTURE, BUT IT DO…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11328659 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11402777 · 2021-03-13 (March 13, 2021)
ON 12-MAR-2021, I WAS SITTING IN MY 2019 VOLVO S60, AND IT WAS NOT RUNNING. I WAS USING THE CENTER DISPLAY TO LOOK AT THE PROFILE SETTINGS. THE CAR WAS SET TO THE PROFILE FOR 'GUEST'. I THEN PRESSED 'PROFILE 1' AND THE FRONT SEAT STARTED TO GO FORWARD AND THEN TILT DOWN, AND THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO TO STOP IT AS I APPROACHED THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY IT STOPPED BEFORE I WAS INJURED, BUT I WONDERED WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I WAS A VERY BIG PERSON ' COULD THEY HAVE BEEN PINNED AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL AND INJURED? I SENT A NOTE TO VOL…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11402777 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11461725 · 2022-04-21 (April 21, 2022)
Gear shifts into neutral randomly at low speeds after coming to a complete stop when auto-off on the engine is activated. This happens on the road when pulling out of an intersection and the gear shifter needs to be physically moved into neutral then drive to engage the transmission again. My dealership was unable to reproduce the problem. I took a video of it when it occurred. There have been no warning lights or indications on the dash when this happens.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11461725 at NHTSA ↗