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2009 Volvo S60 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Volvo S60, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 30, 2021report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2009 Volvo S60 recall campaigns

The 2009 Volvo S60 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 21V766000 dated September 30, 2021.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V766000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
September 30, 2021
Potential units
259,383campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

Owner notification: November 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 10V591000

Component
SEATS
Report received
November 22, 2010
Potential units
7,420campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. the front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.

Why it matters: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on december 23, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at [email protected].

Owner notification: December 23, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
November 8, 2010
Potential units
416campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

Why it matters: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.

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.

Owner notification: November 18, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2009 Volvo S60?

The most frequent component groups in 2009 Volvo S60 campaign records are Equipment (1), Seats (1), Air Bags (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Equipment1
Seats1
Air Bags1