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2007 Volvo S60 recalls & problems

The 2007 Volvo S60 has 2 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints21filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths4 · 0reported in complaints
2007 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.

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

2007 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 / 28 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

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

S60 FWD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 28 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

S60 AWD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/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 / 25 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 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 / highway15 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 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*
Electrical system701072,724 mi
Air bags5104—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly300019,513 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicPower assist2000—
Seat belts2000—
Electronic stability control (esc)2100—
Vehicle speed control2100—
Engine2000—
Unknown or other2010—
Traction control system1000—
Engine and engine cooling1000—
StructureBody › Door1000—

*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.