2017 Volvo S60
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2017 Volvo S60.
Recalls on the 2017 Volvo S60
Seat belts: front
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Latches/locks/linkages: latch
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…
Air bags
The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to…
2 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 17 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2017 Volvo S60 at a glance
- Trims
- T5T5 InscriptionT6T6 R-Design
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 3.0L 6-Cylinder Turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2017 Volvo S60?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2017 Volvo S60 with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. There are 5 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2017 Volvo S60 reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 5 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2017 Volvo S60?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2017 Volvo S60 listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.