Does the 2008 Volvo S60 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 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 2008 Volvo S60?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (4 complaints), followed by air bags (2).

How many 2008 Volvo S60 complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Volvo S60 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Volvo S60.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2008 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.

Most reported problems

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

Vehicle speed control4
Air bags2
Engine2
Power train2
Electrical system1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Visibility/wiper1

What owners report

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

Dec 6, 2021 · Air bags · crash reported
My air bags malfunctioned when I was in a motor vehicle accident in this vehicle. We were hit in the front left side and both the drivers side and passenger airbags tried to deploy, but never deployed releasing a form of mist instead. This vehicle was totaled and towed away after the accident, but both me and the…

Dec 4, 2021 · Air bags · crash reported
My vehicle was involved in a head on collison on 10-30-2021. My driver side air bag came out but had a hole in it while my passenger side airbags didn't come out at all.

Sep 11, 2015 · Visibility/wiper · 250 miles
THERE IS AN AREA ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD ABOUT 5 INCHES TALL AND 14 INCHES LONG THAT DOES NOT HAVE CLEAR VISIBILITY WHEN IT GETS WET. THE MOISTURE DOES NOT WIPE AWAY WHEN THE WIPER BLADES WIPE THIS AREA. INSTEAD, THE MOISTURE REMAINS OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW UNTIL THE WIPER BLADE PASSES THE AREA…

Aug 1, 2015 · Engine · 100,000 miles
ON THE FIST INCIDENT I WAS TALKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL, DROPPED THEM OFF AND WHEN I STARTED TO ACCELERATE I GOT LOW ENGINE PERFORMANCE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, THE CAR WOULD ONLY GO 5 MPH. THE VOLVO DEALER FIXED IT NO CHARGE AND IT WAS OK FOR A WHILE. NEXT INCIDENT MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STALLED AND…

Apr 5, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system · 60,100 miles
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HEADING TO SAN DIEGO DURING EVENING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE TRAFFIC HAD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND AS TRAFFIC WAS STARTING AGAIN AS I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR ENGINE BEGAN TO SPUTTER. THERE WERE NO DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS OR INDICATORS TO GIVE US ANY…

S60 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	3	44	0	0
2006	3	31	1	1
2007	2	21	2	1
2008	2	10	4	0
2009	3	7	1	0
2011	6	5	2	0

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

Questions

Does the 2008 Volvo S60 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 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 2008 Volvo S60?: Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (4 complaints), followed by air bags (2).
How many 2008 Volvo S60 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 6, 2021.