What are the most common Volvo V60 problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,210+ owner reports, the 2024 Volvo V60 has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: T8 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid 12V Battery Drain and No-Start, Aisin 8-Speed Transmission Hesitation and Shudder, Backup Camera Image May Be Missing in Reverse — Software Recall 25V908000. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Volvo V60 reliable?
The 2024 Volvo V60 has 6 known issues documented across 1,210+ owner reports. 1 issue is rated critical: T8 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid 12V Battery Drain and No-Start. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Volvo V60 problems?
Repair costs for known Volvo V60 issues range from $0 to $2,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, T8 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid 12V Battery Drain and No-Start, typically costs $300-$1,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2020-2024 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid 12V Battery Drain and No-Start?
T8 plug-in hybrid V60s repeatedly suffer a discharged 12V starter battery, leaving the car dead and unable to start even when the high-voltage drive battery is full of charge. The 12V is supposed to be topped up by a DC-DC inverter fed from the 300V pack, but the inverter sometim… Repairs typically run $300-$1,500. Severity: high.
What is the 2015-2025 Volvo V60 Aisin 8-Speed Transmission Hesitation and Shudder?
The Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission exhibits hesitation during low-speed acceleration and a shudder during light throttle cruising around 35-50 mph. The transmission control software hunting between gears is a contributing factor. Repairs typically run $0-$2,000. Severity: medium.
What is the 2023-2025 Volvo V60 Backup Camera Image May Be Missing in Reverse — Software Recall 25V908000?
Volvo has recalled certain 2023-2025 V60 wagons (the recall population also includes the Cross Country variant years listed) for a rear-visibility defect: when the driver selects reverse, the rearview camera image may fail to display. That failure means the vehicles do not comply… Severity: medium.
What is the 2023-2025 Volvo V60 V60 Backup Camera Image May Not Display (NHTSA Recall 25V282000)?
If you own a 2023, 2024, or 2025 V60, it may be covered by Volvo Car USA recall 25V282000. On affected wagons the rearview camera image may simply not come up when reverse is selected. That is a compliance failure against FMVSS 111, "Rear Visibility," and NHTSA's consequence stat… Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2025 Volvo V60 Premature Rear Brake Pad and Rotor Wear?
The V60 is widely reported for premature rear brake pad and rotor wear, with rear brakes wearing out 2-3 times faster than the fronts. Rear pads can be worn to minimum thickness by 20,000-30,000 miles while front pads still have 60%+ life remaining. The aggressive rear brake bias… Repairs typically run $300-$800. Severity: low.
What is the 2019-2024 Volvo V60 Cross Country Raised Suspension Strut Top Mount Noise?
The V60 Cross Country with its raised suspension develops strut top mount bearing noise, particularly over rough roads and during slow-speed turning. The front strut top mounts (also called upper strut bearings) wear prematurely due to the increased suspension travel and heavier… Repairs typically run $400-$1,200. Severity: low.
