NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Volvo S60 AWD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 44 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 19 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #7 for number of recalls.
Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 21V766000 · 30 Sep 2021
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 07E023000 · 29 Mar 2007
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.
Remedy: 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.
Equipment — LabelsCampaign 06V375000 · 03 Oct 2006
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.
Remedy: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine and engine cooling7 · 18%
Fuel system5 · 12%
Tires5 · 12%
Electrical system5 · 12%
Structure4 · 10%
Gasoline3 · 8%
Engine3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Any day the sun is shining, the glare off the dashboard is extreme and results in little to no visibility when entering tunnels, underpasses or even sections of road that are shaded by trees. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s60. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken in to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be the evaporative emission system leak detection pump which would need to be replaced. The vehicle…
Intermittent sudden loss of power at freeway speeds and in town .. Very dangerous !!! Fuel pressure switch part no. 8699449 has failed. Volvo model s60 in years 2003, 2004 have been recalled for same problem. Volvo model s40 & v70 in year 2005 & 2006 have been recalled for same problem. The pressure switch with part…
I have had to replace the engine cooling system (radiator) twice for this car in less than 66k. While you are driving, the warning "stop car immediately coolant low" comes on. Volvo has changed the supplier for this part, which tells me they know it is a problem. Not only is this scary, but the cost to replace (with…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.