2017 Volvo S60 Safety Report
2017 Volvo S60 Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Volvo S60
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Volvo S60. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (5) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (15) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2018 | Compare against the 2018 Volvo S60 with 4 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Volvo S60 before buying across this generation. |
Volvo S60 Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Volvo S60 years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo S60 | 4 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Volvo S60 | 26 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Volvo S60 | 55 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2017 Volvo S60 Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Volvo S60, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Volvo onlyStructure
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Volvo onlyLatches/Locks/Linkages
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Latches/Locks/Linkages issues Volvo onlyStructure,Unknown Or Other,Latches/Locks/Linkages
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure,Unknown Or Other,Latches/Locks/Linkages issues Volvo onlyTires
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Tires issues Volvo onlyVisibility
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility issues Volvo onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Volvo S60
Reliability Score
The 2017 Volvo S60 receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Volvo S60
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Volvo S60
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Volvo S60:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door Latch Malfunction Multiple recalls have been issued for door latch issues, which can cause doors to unexpectedly open while driving. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Sunroof Detachment A sunroof detached while driving, causing glass to shatter. This is a rare but serious issue. |
Low | Rare | 10k-30k miles |
| Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Recalls have been issued for front seat belt buckle assembly issues, which can affect safety during accidents. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Airbag Malfunction Recalls have been issued for airbag issues, which can affect safety during accidents. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Volvo S60:
Issues with door latches have been reported, causing doors to unexpectedly open.
Sunroof detachment has been reported, causing glass to shatter.
Issues with seat belt buckles have been reported, affecting safety during accidents.
Airbag issues have been reported, affecting safety during accidents.
Recall Details for the 2017 Volvo S60
The following 5 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Volvo S60 by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Summary: 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" ...
Consequence: 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.
Summary: 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 A...
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Volvo S60
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Volvo S60 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact's son owns a 2017 Volvo S60. The contact’s son stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side door unexpectedly opened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driver’s side door latch had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side door unexpec...
Front driver door latch malfunctioning. There was a recall on these, but does not include my vin number.
Yesterday I took my one year old granddaughter to North Carolina, which is an hour and a half drive away. We had breakfast with family members and I loaded her into the back seat. When I closed the door it looked as if the door closed, but as I began to drive, the door swung open. I attempted to close the door again, and the latch would not connect to the hook inside of the driver side rear door. ...
Multiple doors unexpectedly open. Door latches do not lock.
4 new Bridgestone WEATHERPEAK BL 235/45R18 tires were purchased for "mom’s" low mileage vehicle. 8 months / 3,850 miles later, while my daughter was driving it in the center lane of the highway, the front left tire suddenly exploded! Fortunately, there were no injuries but had there been another vehicle at her side, this might have been a different story. The vehicle was towed back to the tire ...
The vehicle was sold with automatic 911 in the case of an accident. That is no longer functional since it uses 3G. Volvo chose to use 3G even though it was supposed to stop working.
The driver door will not latch and stay shut. We are in a warm climate and it happened suddenly. There was no warning lights and the car will drive without the door shut. Extremely dangerous. It hasn’t been looked at by a mechanic yet…it will have to be towed.
The driver door won't lock. The latch on the door is not locking causing the driver door to remain open presenting a safety issue. If the door swings opened because it is not closed properly a accident could occur. Other vehicles in that are the same make, model, and year is under recall. The problem first occurred on Saturday, May 7, 2022. I was driving the vehicle and there was no warning that ...
The contact owns a 2017 Volvo S60. The contact stated while entering her vehicle, the sunroof glass detached from the sunroof frame and the glass shattered. The contact was cut from the shattered glass but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,427.
Ran into a pole due to a-pillar blind spot, right side of vehicle. No warnings prior to incident.
MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON. BRING IT TO A BODY SHOP AND NOTHING CHANGED. CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE IT.
THE CAR HAS INTERMITTENT NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE HUB BEARING. THE DEALER AND VOLVO CORP REFUSING TO FIX THE ISSUE AND EVEN PUT THE CAR ON THE LIFT. IF HUB WILL SEIZE IT CAN CAUSE A BIG ACCIDENT IF IT WILL BE ON THE HIGHWAY . ALL THE DEALER AND VOLVO RAP DID WAS DROVE THE CAR AROUND THE BLOCK DIDN'T HEAR THE NOISE AND REFUSING TO DIAGNOSE MORE AND REPLACE THE FAULTY PART. VOLCO CORP CLOSE ...
BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BY SWITCHING THE GEAR TO PARK POSITION AFTER TURNING INTO LOCAL ROAD. BRAKE LEVER WAS GOING ALL THE WAY DOWN BEFORE CAR CAME TO STOP AND ALSO WHILE TRYING TO RESUME DRIVING. CAR WAS STOPPED AND CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE.
SPONTANEOUS EXPLOSION OF OVERHEAD SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2017 AND ONLY HAS 10,000 MILES OF IT. THE SUNROOF HAD NO SCRATCH, DENTS, OR CHIPS - DEFINITELY NO REASON TO SUGGEST THAT IT MAY LITERALLY EXPLODE OUTWARD OVER MY HEAD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT I WAS ACTUALLY ON THE PHONE WITH MY MOM AND THE EXPLOSION WAS SO LOUD THAT SHE...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Volvo S60
Has the 2017 VOLVO S60 been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 VOLVO S60 has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 VOLVO S60 have?
The 2017 VOLVO S60 has 15 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 VOLVO S60?
The 2017 VOLVO S60 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 VOLVO S60?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 VOLVO S60 involve unknown or other (5 complaints), structure (2 complaints), latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints). Other affected components include structure,unknown or other,latches/locks/linkages, tires, visibility.
How many crash reports does the 2017 VOLVO S60 have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2017 VOLVO S60 out of 15 total complaints (6.7% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 VOLVO S60 have?
There are no fire reports for the 2017 VOLVO S60 in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 VOLVO S60?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 VOLVO S60.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 VOLVO S60?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 VOLVO S60. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 VOLVO S60?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 VOLVO S60 is acceptable with caveats. It has 15 complaints, 5 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 VOLVO S60?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 VOLVO S60 are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5 complaints), 2. STRUCTURE (2 complaints), 3. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (1 complaints), 4. STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (1 complaints), 5. TIRES (1 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 5 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 VOLVO S60?
Be aware of potential safety issues with the 2017 Volvo S60, including door latch malfunctions and sunroof detachment. Ensure all safety features are functioning properly before driving. The 2017 VOLVO S60 has 15 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 VOLVO S60?
The 2017 VOLVO S60 receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 15 owner complaints, 5 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Door Latch Malfunction and Sunroof Detachment.
What are the known issues with the 2017 VOLVO S60?
Known issues with the 2017 VOLVO S60 include: Door Latch Malfunction, Sunroof Detachment, Seat Belt Buckle Assembly, Airbag Malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 15 NHTSA complaints. 5 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 Volvo S60?
Yes, multiple recalls have been issued for issues with seat belts, door latches, and airbags.
What safety issues have been reported with the sunroof?
Sunroof detachment has been reported, causing glass to shatter while driving.
Are there any common issues with the door latches?
Yes, multiple reports have been made of doors unexpectedly opening while driving.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential safety issues with the 2017 Volvo S60, including door latch malfunctions and sunroof detachment. Ensure all safety features are functioning properly before driving.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Volvo S60
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Volvo S60. The data includes 15 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 5 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Volvo S60 an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-17