Volvo V60 VIN Number Check

Run a free NHTSA vPIC decode on a Volvo V60 VIN to confirm the model year and engine, then see which of the 21 NHTSA recall campaigns for 2015–2026 cover that year.

VIN prefixYV1YV4

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Volvo V60

About the Volvo V60

Volvo has sold the V60 in the US since the 2015 model year, and there have been two generations. The Gen 1 came first (2015–2018), and the Gen 2 took over for 2018–2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 21 vehicle recall campaigns and 85 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the Gen 1. Its 2015 and 2016 model years alone account for 46 of them, with owners bringing up engine and cooling most often and the powertrain after that. EPA rates the Gen 1 at 21–29 mpg combined, while the Gen 2, whose lineup includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, gets 22–31 mpg, counting the plug-in hybrid on gas alone. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2015–2026

GenerationsGen 1 · Gen 2

NHTSA recall campaigns21

Owner complaints85 at NHTSA

Volvo V60 photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Volvo V60 generations

Two generations since the 2015 model year. The Gen 1 (2015–2018) has the most owner complaints, the Gen 2 (2018–2026) the most recall campaigns (16).

2 / 2

Gen 2

2018–20262nd generation

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

201520202025

2018–2026· Generation 2 of 2

Gen 2 · 2nd generation

PlatformVolvo SPA

EPA combined mpg22–31

NHTSA recalls16

Engines (EPA)

2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2018–2022
2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, supercharged) · 2018–2019
2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, supercharged, plug-in hybrid) · 2020–2022
2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, plug-in hybrid) · 2022–2023, 2025
2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, mild hybrid) · 2023–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD, FWD
automatic (2018–2026)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (10)Brakes (8)Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors) (6)1 high-risk recall campaign

Mentions in 33 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Gen 2YV4102WK?L1······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2020 Volvo V60CC Momentum, built in Sweden

Check a V60 VIN

Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which V60 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 21 campaigns on file for V60 model years 2015–2026, and the 2017 shows up in more of them than any other year (6), ahead of the 2020 (5). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

Pick a row

What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Volvo V60 owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2015 and 2016 hold 46 of the 85 complaints, or 54%. Tap any bar or generation.

85NHTSA complaints, 2015–2026

4mention a crash

0mention a fire

5injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearGen 2: 33 complaints · most for the 2020 (12)

Top complaint areas · Gen 2

Mentions in 33 complaints, 2018–2026.

Electrical system10

Brakes8

Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors)6

Lane departure3

Rear camera / back-over prevention3

Speed control / acceleration2

Crashes 1Fires 0Injuries 1

2018–2026 (Gen 2)

NHTSA data summary

The 2020 stands out. On its own it has 12 of the ’s 33 complaints (36%), and owners across the generation name electrical system most often (10 mentions), then brakes (8).

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

V60 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid and plug-in V60 versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

85complaints, 2015–2026

4mention a crash

0mention a fire

5injuries reported

Most complaints: 2015 (23), 2016 (23), 2020 (12)

2015 · 23 complaints

Crashes 3 · fires 0 · injuries 4

Engine12

Air bags2

Electronic stability control2

Power train2

Latches/locks/linkages1

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

V60 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 40 V60 versions for model years 2015–2026 (gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 99 g/mi, for the 2025 plug-in hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Gen 12015–2017

21–29 mpg · CO₂ 302–412 g/mi

Gen 22018–2026

22–31 mpg · plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone · 69–74 MPGe plug-in hybrid · CO₂ 99–393 g/mi

Model year2025

27combined MPG

331CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$3,050EPA yearly fuel cost

4/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

5/10Greenhouse gas rating

California LEV-III ULEV70 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 70Emission standard

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

GasHybridPlug-in hybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Plug-in hybrids: mpg is on gas alone; MPGe combines gas and electricity. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

V60 vs BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2015–2018. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the V60, against 12 for the BMW 3 Series and 36 for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Pick a range to compare.

Volvo V60Gen 2

Model years 2018–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 16
NHTSA owner complaints: 33
EPA combined mpg: 22–31
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed: turbo, supercharged, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 10
Brakes 8
Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors) 6

BMW 3 Series

Model years 2018–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 35
NHTSA owner complaints: 307
EPA combined mpg: 23–36
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0, 3.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L
Also listed: turbo, diesel, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Engine and cooling 122
Electrical system 75
Fuel system 25

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model years 2018–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 46
NHTSA owner complaints: 347
EPA combined mpg: 19–30
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.0 L
Also listed: turbo, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Engine and cooling 83
Electrical system 52
Fuel system 38

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Volvo V60 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a V60

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Volvo V60 (second generation) crossover wagon, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Locate the V60 wagon's VIN at the lower driver's side windshield. Door jamb sticker, trunk/cargo area sticker, and an engine bay stamp are secondary locations. V60 is relatively rare in the US market, the small production volume makes each VIN more individually traceable. The Gen 2 generation starts with the 2018 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (J for 2018) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Volvo V60 VIN questions

Which Volvo V60 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2015 leads with 23, ahead of the 2016 (23) and 2020 (12). Those first two alone make up 54% of the 85 V60 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Volvo V60 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 21 vehicle campaigns for model years 2015–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, Gen 2 leads with 16. Then come the Gen 1 (7), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Volvo V60 recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 25V-179. It should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which V60 generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the Gen 1 is 2015–2018 and the Gen 2 2018–2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (J is 2018).

What fuel economy does the Volvo V60 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2018–2026 Gen 2 at 22–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, with the plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone (69–74 MPGe on gas and electricity), up from 21–29 mpg for the 2015–2018 Gen 1 (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Volvo V60 compare with the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class on recalls?

For 2018–2026 models the V60 has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns. The BMW 3 Series has 35, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 46. Complaints run 33, 307 and 347 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

Other Volvo models

Check another Volvo model

XC60 XC90 S60 XC40 S90 V90

Volvo V60 VIN Number Check

About the Volvo V60

Volvo V60 generations