Volvo · S60 · 2007
2
Recalls
21
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2007 Volvo S60 has 2 recalls and 21 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2007 Volvo S60 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 3 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
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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.
Remedy Status
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.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Remedy Status
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.
The contact owned a 2007 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while the son was driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle crashed into the rear of a truck. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged however no air bags deployed. The driver sustained a h...
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Thankfully there was no incident yet. However, my warning light that indicates that the seat belt is not on is not working either.
2007 VOLVO S80. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR.
The contact owns a 2007 Volvo S60. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was no...
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WHILE DRIVING CAR, A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE HEADLIGHT , FLAMES WERE FLYING ALTHOUGH CAR HAD NO ENGINE LIGHT AND RAN GREAT. PULLED OVER AND PEOPLE HAD FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRE COMPANY CAME TO MAKE SURE IF WAS ALL OUT. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE DONE TO CAR. I AM TOLD IT SHO...
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ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS WHENEVER I EXCEL MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, IT STALLS OR HESITATE. IT HAS DONE THIS ALSO WHILE INCREASING SPEED ON HIGHWAY. THE CAR WAS ALWAYS IN MOTION AND HAS HAPPENED ON DIFFERENT DAYS. MOST RECENTLY TODAY.
ETM ( ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE) DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DID NOT CORRESPOND TO FUEL AND AIR RATIO ACCORDINLY. SO THE CAR JUMPS EVEN WITH LTHE RELEASE OF BRAKE IN A UNDUE FASHION AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND FUNCTIONED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH...
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WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, IN UNFAMILIAR AREA AND DARK, THE CAR EXPERIENCED COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL POWER. THE SHUTDOWN WAS INSTANTANEOUS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THAT A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WAS LOOMING. THE DRIVER WAS WITHOUT ALL ...
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I PURCHASED MY VOLVO IN 2007, I AM THE ONE AND ONLY OWNER. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE LOW BEAM FRONT HEAD LIGHT KEEP BLOWING OUT. I HAVE REPLACE THEN SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE COUPLER THAT ATTACHES THE WIRES BEFORE THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THIS LAST TI...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 21 total
View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2007 Volvo models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2007 Volvo S60 has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 21 owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Volvo S60.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2007 Volvo S60.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2007 Volvo S60 are air bags (3 reports), power train (2 reports), service brakes, hydraulic (2 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2007 Volvo S60. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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