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Active Recalls (2)

20V378000 Jun 30, 2020 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-...

19V849000 Nov 26, 2019 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading...

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Oct 27, 2025 Engine

Currently on going, second time around with high oil consumption problems. Dealer is saying warranty is holding up repairs, warranty points finger at dealership, and Volvo refuses to address the massive safety problem with oil consumption cars by refusing to fix. I will never buy another Volvo, and ...

Oct 27, 2025 Engine

Currently on going, second time around with high oil consumption problems. Dealer is saying warranty is holding up repairs, warranty points finger at dealership, and Volvo refuses to address the massive safety problem with oil consumption cars by refusing to fix. I will never buy another Volvo, and ...

Apr 1, 2025 Engine

After piston rings were replaced 1 year ago, engine continues to burn too much oil. 4 quarts after 1800 miles.

Apr 1, 2025 Engine

After piston rings were replaced 1 year ago, engine continues to burn too much oil. 4 quarts after 1800 miles.

Nov 5, 2024 Steering

Power steering cuts out intermittently. When I took the Volvo in for a recall (seatbelt Sept 5, 2024) I mentioned to Volvo that this was happening. I was told not to worry about it unless it was more consistent. After that it cut out for about a week. I took it in to my mechanic for a diagnostic, ...

Nov 5, 2024 Steering

Power steering cuts out intermittently. When I took the Volvo in for a recall (seatbelt Sept 5, 2024) I mentioned to Volvo that this was happening. I was told not to worry about it unless it was more consistent. After that it cut out for about a week. I took it in to my mechanic for a diagnostic, ...

Feb 7, 2024 Engine

On [XXX], I was traveling back from North Carolina to Columbia Sc. While driving, I had my cruise control on ~78 mph and had a 4 foot Christmas tree on the top of my car. Suddenly, my car jolted and the car began to run funny. Almost run like there was sand. An alert also popped up on the dashboard ...

Feb 7, 2024 Engine

On [XXX], I was traveling back from North Carolina to Columbia Sc. While driving, I had my cruise control on ~78 mph and had a 4 foot Christmas tree on the top of my car. Suddenly, my car jolted and the car began to run funny. Almost run like there was sand. An alert also popped up on the dashboard ...

May 15, 2023 Engine

Since 2021 my car has been burning excessive oil. I have recently discovered that a defect in the pistons of certain Volvo engines, including the one that is in my car, may be the cause for the excessive oil consumption. I am having check and add approximately add 1-2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles...

May 15, 2023 Engine

Since 2021 my car has been burning excessive oil. I have recently discovered that a defect in the pistons of certain Volvo engines, including the one that is in my car, may be the cause for the excessive oil consumption. I am having check and add approximately add 1-2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles...

Aug 19, 2021 Engine

The 2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country started burning oil like crazy and the engine light went off. When I checked the levels, it was down multiple quarts. We have had all work done as detailed in the manual at the dealership. We took the car in and they said the Piston rings were damaged and that they h...

Aug 19, 2021 Engine

The 2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country started burning oil like crazy and the engine light went off. When I checked the levels, it was down multiple quarts. We have had all work done as detailed in the manual at the dealership. We took the car in and they said the Piston rings were damaged and that they h...

Jul 2, 2020 Engine 74,000 mi

WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, GOING DOWN A STEEP (APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREE DECLINE) THE NO OIL PRESSURE ALARM WAS TRIGGERED AND SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS TO PULL OVER AND STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE CLOSEST VOLVO DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE PISTON RINGS HAD FAILED/WERE FAILING LE...

Jul 2, 2020 Engine 74,000 mi

WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, GOING DOWN A STEEP (APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREE DECLINE) THE NO OIL PRESSURE ALARM WAS TRIGGERED AND SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS TO PULL OVER AND STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE CLOSEST VOLVO DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE PISTON RINGS HAD FAILED/WERE FAILING LE...

Jul 15, 2019 Child Seat 56,000 mi

BOOSTER SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ADULT POSITION/FLAT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT CANNOT BE USED BY AN ADULT.

Jul 15, 2019 Seats 56,000 mi

BOOSTER SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ADULT POSITION/FLAT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT CANNOT BE USED BY AN ADULT.

Jul 15, 2019 Child Seat 56,000 mi

BOOSTER SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ADULT POSITION/FLAT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT CANNOT BE USED BY AN ADULT.

Jul 15, 2019 Seats 56,000 mi

BOOSTER SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ADULT POSITION/FLAT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT CANNOT BE USED BY AN ADULT.