Recalls ·2009 Volvo S60 FWD

2009 Volvo S60 FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Volvo S60 FWD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 7 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints7
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

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.

SeatsCampaign 10V591000 · 22 Nov 2010

Problem: Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. The front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.

Risk: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com.

Equipment — Navigational system(global positioning system)Campaign 10V566000 · 08 Nov 2010

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 7 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags2 · 29%
Unknown or other1 · 14%
Fuel system1 · 14%
Gasoline1 · 14%
Vehicle speed control1 · 14%
Structure1 · 14%
Electrical system1 · 14%
Tires1 · 14%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I am unable to service my car to fix the recall, because there is no Volvo dealer where I live.

Air bags · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Driving at 25 mph and the airbag spontaneously deployed. Exploded. Dust. Noise. No impact no accident. Hurt my hand. Busted the turn signal arm Caused me to drive over a median and damage the under carriage of the car.

Air bags · Sep 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

2009 volvo s60 awd - when filling with gasoline at various gas stations, gasoline overflows and spills out of the fuel filler neck when the tank is full. This is with the lock mechanism engaged on the gas pump handle. I have observed this at multiple gas stations and different pumps at those gas stations. I have taken…

Fuel system · May 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Accelerating on interstate and all of a sudden complety lost engine power. Engine would continue running, but would not accelerate. Could have easily gotten into a wreck if there had been more traffic on the interstate. Ended up getting towed and having to replace the throttle unit which cost almost $1000, this could…

Vehicle speed control · Jan 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

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.