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2017 Volvo S60 T5 Inscription

The 2017 Volvo S60 T5 Inscription is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $36,800 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).

The S60 measures 182.5 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,619 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$36,800
MSRP with Destination$37,795
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine TypeVEA Drive-E I4 turbocharged
Displacement2 L
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke82.0 x 93.2
Compression Ratio10.8:1
Injection TypeDirect injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined29 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity17.8 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18-in. painted aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear18-in. painted aluminum alloy
Tires Front235/45R18 98V
Tires Rear235/45R18 98V
Dimensions & Weight
Length182.5 in
Width82.6 in
Height58.4 in
Wheelbase109.3 in
Front Track62.1 in
Rear Track62 in
Ground Clearance5.4 in
Cargo Volume12 ft³
Curb Weight3,619 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.6 in
Headroom Rear37.6 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
Legroom Rear33.5 in
Shoulder Room Front57 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.2 in
Hip Room Front54.9 in
Hip Room Rear53.5 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.0 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2017 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo S60. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 30, 2020 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

NHTSA campaign 20V378000

Nov 26, 2019 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.

NHTSA campaign 19V849000

Mar 1, 2017 · AIR BAGS

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.

NHTSA campaign 17V127000

Dec 21, 2016 · AIR BAGS

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.

NHTSA campaign 16V918000

Nov 2, 2016 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence: If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

NHTSA campaign 16V798000

17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo S60

Owner Complaints

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo S60 (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Unknown Or Other6
Latches/Locks/Linkages3
Structure3
Engine1
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 30, 2026 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash
“I was pulling into a parking spot. When I went to accelerate, the car over-accelerated. The engine revved so high, I could not control it. I had nowhere to go and hit a cement wall, totalling my car…”
Sep 4, 2026 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“The contact owns a 2017 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be locked, and it was possible that the door could open while driving. The contact associated the failure with…”
Oct 1, 2025 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“The contact's son owns a 2017 Volvo S60. The contact’s son stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side door unexpectedly opened. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
Aug 16, 2025 · Unknown Or Other
“Front driver door latch malfunctioning. There was a recall on these, but does not include my vin number.”
Aug 12, 2024 · Unknown Or Other
“Yesterday I took my one year old granddaughter to North Carolina, which is an hour and a half drive away. We had breakfast with family members and I loaded her into the back seat. When I closed the…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 VOLVO S60. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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