Volvo S60
20 model years from 2005 to 2025, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2025
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 21–31 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2018)
- Recalls
- 33 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2012 (106)
- Fewest problems
- 2018
- Interest
- 14,104 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2025 S60 in brief
The 2025 Volvo S60 is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,957 lb (4dr Sedan AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (30 city / 36 highway), 8% better than the 2025 compact car average of 28.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,650 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file.
The Volvo S60 has 20 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2025.
Its most efficient year was 2025 at 31 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 31 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (150), unknown or other (72), electrical system (62).
Buying used? 2018 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2012 has the most recalls (8); all years together count 33 campaigns and 444 owner complaints.
How the 2005 S60 compares
The 2005 Volvo S60 is a compact car offered with 3 engines (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo and 2.4L 5-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 181 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,175 lb (4dr Sedan 2.4/ 2.4t/ T5).
About the Volvo S60
The Volvo S60 is a compact executive car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars since 2000. Introduced as the successor to the Volvo S70, the model has been produced in three generations.
From the Wikipedia article "Volvo S60", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2025 S60 pros & cons
Full 2025 details →What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2018 S60
4 owner complaints · 1 recall
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2019 S60
25 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 2 fire reports · 1 crash report
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
S60 changes by model year
- 2023
- New hybrid version
- 2019
- New body dimensions: 4.7 in longer, wheelbase +3.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Best combined MPG up from 29 to 31
- 2017
- Engines dropped: 2.5L 5-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2015
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 24 to 29
- 2012
- Engine added: 2.5L 5-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
- Lightest version 225 lb lighter
- 2011
- New body dimensions: 1.2 in longer, wheelbase +2.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 2.5L 5-cyl turbo and 2.4L 5-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG down from 23 to 21
- 2007
- Engine dropped: 2.4L 5-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 20 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 31 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,957 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 31 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,957 lb | Not rated | 4 | 22 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 31 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,957 lb | Not rated | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 31 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,957 lb | Not rated | 4 | 15 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,957 lb | Not rated | 3 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,664 lb | Not rated | 6 | 12 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 31 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,664 lb | Not rated | 5 | 25 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,856 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,856 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 18 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,856 lb | Not rated | 4 | 29 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,856 lb | Not rated | 2 | 60 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,547 lb | Not rated | 3 | 21 |
| 2013 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,547 lb | Not rated | 4 | 77 |
| 2012 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,547 lb | Not rated | 8 | 106 |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,772 lb | Not rated | 6 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 181.1 in | 3,208 lb | Not rated | 3 | 6 |
| 2008 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 181.1 in | 3,208 lb | Not rated | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 181.1 in | 3,375 lb | Not rated | 2 | 8 |
| 2006 | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 181.1 in | 3,208 lb | Not rated | 2 | 15 |
| 2005 | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 181.1 in | 3,175 lb | Not rated | 2 | 8 |
Alternatives to the 2025 S60
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi A4 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Audi A6 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →



