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2005 Volvo S60 recalls & problems

The 2005 Volvo S60 has 4 safety recalls and 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints44filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
2005 Volvo S60 in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsSep 30, 2021

Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Recall 21V766000259,383 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
EquipmentNov 8, 2010

Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

Recall 10V566000416 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Service brakes, hydraulicMar 29, 2007

Foundation components › Master cylinder

Recall 07E02300013,128 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
EquipmentOct 3, 2006

Other › Labels

Recall 06V37500019,700 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2005 Volvo S60 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.3%

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

S60 FWD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 27 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.4 L · 5 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

S60 FWD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 27 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.4 L · 5 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

S60 FWD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 27 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

S60 FWD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.4 L · 5 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

S60 FWD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.4 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

S60 AWD

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

S60 R AWD

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

S60 R AWD

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 22 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system; Exhaust system › Emission control700054,917 mi
TiresSidewall600010,647 mi
Electrical systemWiring600066,000 mi
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system › Injectors; Delivery › Fuel pump500068,975 mi
StructureBody › Door; Body4000—
Fuel/propulsion system300074,171 mi
Unknown or other3000119,946 mi
Engine3000130,000 mi
SuspensionRear; Front2000—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal2000—
Power trainDriveline › Driveshaft2000—
SteeringColumn2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.