Recall Radar

2003 Volvo S60 recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2003 Volvo S60. The most recent was reported on September 30, 2021.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
September 30, 202121V-766Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module259,383
November 4, 202020V-681Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module54,124

Recall details

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

September 30, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · Campaign 21V-766

What is wrong: 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.

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

The fix: 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.

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

November 4, 2020 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · Campaign 20V-681

What is wrong: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the passage compartment, when the driver side air bag is deployed.

Risk: Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

The fix: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10058.

Other model years of the Volvo S60

All Volvo S60 recalls · All Volvo recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Volvo S60 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2003 Volvo S60, the most recent reported on September 30, 2021. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2003 Volvo S60?

Air bags (2).

Are recall repairs free?

In 2 of the 2 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.