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2023 Volvo S60 B5Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for the 2023 Volvo S60 B5. Most complaints involve back over prevention (2). The EPA rates it 28–30 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
28–30mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
3
Top: back over prevention
Fuel cost / yr
$2,600est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2023 Volvo S60 B5 as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2023 – Jan 2026
  1. Back over prevention2
  2. Other / unknown1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each S60 B5 model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
202216
20233
202422
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Back over prevention

2 reports
“When shifting the vehicle in reverse the camera goes in black screen mode.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 9, 2026Back over preventionODI 11709845
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
S60 B5
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
263530$2,600299
S60 B5 AWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
253328$2,750316
  • S60 B5
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    26 city · 35 hwy · $2,600/yr
    30
    mpg comb.
  • S60 B5 AWD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    25 city · 33 hwy · $2,750/yr
    28
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Volvo S60 B5 4 DR AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.9%
Overall
5 / 5
Volvo S60 B5 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 18675Vehicle 18674
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2023 S60 B5 questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo S60 B5 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.

What are the most common 2023 Volvo S60 B5 problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are back over prevention (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2023 Volvo S60 B5 get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Volvo S60 B5 at 28–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2023 Volvo S60 B5?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Volvo S60 B5 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026