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2011 Volvo S60

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

11.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,796

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020298 · manufacturer campaign R10029

30 June 2020

Transport Canada lists: S60 2011–2020 · S80 2007–2016 · V60 2011–2018 · V70 2008–2016 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat belt could detach.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front-outboard seat belt anchors.

24,089 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2013419 · manufacturer campaign R29436

26 November 2013

Transport Canada lists: S60 2011–2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 - Controls and Displays. The oil pressure sensor is not activated in the original factory downloaded software. As a result, no oil pressure information would be indicated to the driver in the instrument cluster.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update software.

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Label

Transport Canada recall 2011388 · manufacturer campaign R247

4 November 2011

Transport Canada lists: S60 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a dealer-installed optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit, the Tire and Loading Information label may not contain correct information. Since the vehicle was originally fitted (by the factory) with a tire inflation kit, the label indicates “none” as the spare tire designation, instead of spare tire size and inflation pressure information.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the Tire and Loading Information label.

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Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2010423 · manufacturer campaign R235

23 November 2010

Transport Canada lists: S40 2009–2011 · S60 2009, 2011 · V50 2009–2011 · XC60 2010–2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats, the "end stops" on the seat frame rails may be missing. If the end stops are missing, the maximum allowable seat travel may be exceeded, resulting in an increased injury risk for out of position occupants in the event of a frontal collision.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front seat rails for the presence of an "end stop", and install one if necessary.

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Engine

Transport Canada recall 2010416 · manufacturer campaign R234

18 November 2010

Transport Canada lists: S60 2011 · S80 2011 · XC60 2011 · XC70 2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine and transmission software calibration is too sensitive. When the driver brakes during city driving, and/or releases the accelerator pedal, the engine idle speed may drop resulting in a sudden engine stall without any prior warning. Engine stalling could, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions and driver's reactions, increase the risk of a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update ECM and TCM software.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 30% of 128 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
255 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2011 Volvo S60. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Volvo S60 get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Volvo S60 at 11.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 255 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Volvo S60 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,796 in fuel, producing roughly 4,166 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.