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2006 Volvo S60 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Volvo S60.

3
recalls
31
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Volvo S60 recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 21V766000 · reported September 30, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 259,383 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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.

Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)

NHTSA campaign 10V566000 · reported November 8, 2010 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 416 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
The risk
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
The fix
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.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 06V375000 · reported October 3, 2006 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 19,700 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 18, 2024 · Air bags

The contact owned a 2006 Volvo S60. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The manufacturer was not contacted.

Feb 21, 2024 · Air bags

The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S60. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted to…

Jul 19, 2023 · Air bags · 84,190 miles

The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the air bag was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air Bags) and approximately 2 weeks later, while the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, the air bag compartment on the driver's side started smoking and the air bag warning light illuminated. The…

Mar 5, 2023 · Engine

My 06 s60 has blown 3 charge air hoses in the EXACT same spot. (The hose behind the radiator.) A golf-ball sized hole blows out in a bend in the hose while driving. The car will idle , but throttle up at all. The dealer says this is a fluke.

Jun 28, 2022 · Wheels

Lug bolts 19 MM are rusted into the 330 MM Brembo Disk brakes, They take over 220 ft lb of force to break lose, and you can not do that safety on the side of the road to change a flat tire

S60 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2003 612011
2004 51981212
2005 34400
2006 33111
2007 22121
2008 21040
2009 3710

Across all years, the 2001 S60 has the most complaints (223). All Volvo S60 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Volvo S60, the most recent reported on September 30, 2021 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo S60?
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (6 complaints), followed by engine (6).
How many 2006 Volvo S60 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 31 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 18, 2024.