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2002 VOLVO S60

9 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #09V483000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The fuel pump in your Volvo is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. Over time, in hot climates with temperature changes and poor fuel quality, it can develop cracks in its seal.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump cracks, you might smell fuel or see a leak. If an ignition source is nearby, this could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will check your fuel pump and replace it with a redesigned version if necessary, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Critical #07V152000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. In certain conditions found mainly in Arizona and Nevada, this pump can work less effectively, causing a strong fuel smell.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump is malfunctioning, it could leak fuel, and if it's near an open flame or spark, it could catch fire.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the fuel pump for free, to ensure it's working properly and safely. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA, DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF FUEL QUALITY AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY, IN CERTAIN CASES, EXPERIENCE A REDUCED FUNCTIONALITY. THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS WOULD BE FUEL ODOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Critical #07E023000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a critical part of your vehicle's brake system, converting the pressure from your brake pedal into the force needed to stop your car. In certain cases, a faulty seal on this part can cause brake fluid to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks, your brakes could start to fail while you're driving, making it harder to stop your vehicle. This could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Cardone will offer to replace your faulty master cylinder, and they'll give you a refund for the part. You can contact them at 1-800-777-4780 to arrange the repair, which is a result of this recall.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
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High Priority #21V766000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your Volvo is the part that deploys to protect you in a crash. In some 2001-2009 S60 and 2001-2006 S80 models, the air bag's inflator can explode if it's exposed to high humidity and heat for a long time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying into you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, for free. Just schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice, and they'll take care of it at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #20V681000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
What Happened
The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is the safety device that deploys to cushion your head and neck in a crash. In some 2001-2003 Volvo S80 and S60 models, the inflator that makes the airbag deploy could shatter and send sharp metal pieces flying.
Risk if Unfixed
If your airbag inflator ruptures, metal shards could hit you or your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Volvo will replace your faulty airbag module with a new, safer one at no charge. Your dealer will take care of this critical repair as soon as you schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the passage compartment, when the driver side air bag is deployed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10058.
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Moderate #10V566000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The Garmin GPS unit in your vehicle is like a portable navigation system that uses a small battery to work. This battery can overheat and cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause damage to your vehicle or nearby objects.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty battery and add a spacers to prevent future overheating. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Low Priority #03V305000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's tire pressure label doesn't show the maximum weight your vehicle can safely carry, which is a safety standard required by law.
Risk if Unfixed
If your tire pressure label is incorrect, it could lead to improper tire inflation, which may lead to a blowout or other safety issues while driving.
Free Fix
You'll receive a corrected label, and if you want, a dealer will install it for you at no cost to you. You can contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL IS INCORRECT. THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE THE "MAX LOAD VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT" INFORMATION ON THE LABEL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED LABEL. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Low Priority #03V284000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
In your vehicle, the Isofix guide helps you properly install car seats. Unfortunately, the second Isofix guide wasn't installed, and the owner's manual has incorrect information.
Risk if Unfixed
This means the correct way to secure child car seats might not be clear, which could lead to a child not being safely restrained in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll receive a package with the correct Isofix guide and instructions. If you want, you can visit a Volvo dealer for the guide to be installed for free – just call us at 1-800-458-1552 to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Under Review #06V441000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The throttle positioning sensor in your vehicle helps your engine know how fast you're pressing the gas pedal. It's possible that the sensor, or the area around it, got dirty and might not be working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, a warning light might come on, and your vehicle could unexpectedly go into a safe mode, which can cause it to slow down or lose some power. This could happen without warning while you're driving.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will update the software in your vehicle to ensure the sensor is working correctly, free of charge. You'll get a notice with more information on when to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Browse by Component

EQUIPMENT
3 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other VOLVO S60 Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
3 recalls
2023
6 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2021
3 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
4 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
5 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2001
9 recalls

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