Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2019 Volvo S60
The 2019 Volvo S60 has moderate complaints and several recalls, with significant concerns around the air bags, electrical system, and rear suspension. The recall campaigns address these issues, but relatively few owner complaints suggest a range of problems affecting various systems. Approach this vehicle with general caution, checking for any unresolved recall work.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Volvo S60 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V780000 Front Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V414000 Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuse Can Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V144000 Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V327000 Rear Suspension Toe Links May Be Loose NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Seats 2 complaints
Of the 23 complaints on file, 2 report a fire; across all 23 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Air bag may deploy improperly
How to check: Verify air bag recall repairs are done.
Fuel pump fuse may blow
How to check: Ensure electrical system recall work is complete.
AEB system may not detect obstacles
How to check: Ask if AEB software/hardware updates are done.
Loose rear suspension nuts
How to check: Inspect rear suspension toe link tightly secured.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Initial engine noise or warning lights.
Red flag: Persistent warning lights or noises.
- 02
Idle
What to check: Check electrical functions like lights.
Red flag: Non-working lights or erratic behavior.
- 03
Low speed turning
What to check: Listen for suspension noises.
Red flag: Clunking or rattling sounds.
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Smooth acceleration and stable steering.
Red flag: Uneven power delivery or drift.
- 05
Braking
What to check: Responsive brakes without noise.
Red flag: Grinding noise or delayed stopping.
- 06
AEB functionality test
What to check: Observe if AEB activates properly.
Red flag: No response from AEB system.
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have all recall repairs been completed?
- Has the fuel pump fuse been replaced?
- Any issues with the air bag system?
- Has the AEB system been serviced?
- Any suspension work done recently?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Service history
- Accident history report
- Title and registration
- Warranty documentation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Volvo S60 at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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