Eight problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2001 Volvo S60. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volvo S60 based on all problems reported for the 2001 S60.
Making a left turn, changing lanes, slowing down. Engine reved up to near maximum. I was able to control the vehicle. After engine returned to normal speed, no further problems until 12/14/11. On that date, a repeat of the surge. I have owned this car for 7 years. These incidents happened only after the last service at the dealer.
I had an oil change and soon thereafter, I noticed that the car has a strong smell of gasoline. This has been happening for a week and I am afraid to drive the car. This is my only car and I need to know if there is a recall on this since there seem to be a good number of complaints.
I began noticing a strong gasoline odor in my garage. Since no fuel is stored there I knew it was coming from my vehicle, a 2001 Volvo S60. I tried to identify a leak source but was unable to do so. The gas smell is strongest at the passenger side front wheel well. I am concerned that at some point a fire may result. I took the car in to a local shop and had it up on a lift. Neither the tech nor I was able to id a leak, but I am still having the strong gas odor.
Hard starting and faint smell of fuel, especially in hot weather.
Recently noticed car was difficult to start and car smells like gas. These events seemed to have started at approximately the same time and there has been no physical event (crash, impact) that initiated the complaint. It appears to have started in mid summer where it is operated in south florida, and I get in the car at 4pm to 107 degrees on the temp reading. I have done nothing, but have concern about safety issues and possible fire hazard.
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60 t5. The contact smelled gas fumes inside the vehicle. The mechanic stated that there was a crack in the fuel system. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA recall # 9515498898. The powertrain information was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.
While at the gas station to fuel up, the gas cap door hinge broke and the door fell off .
First event--normal vehicle operation- 33000 miles 48 months old. Stalled turning left through busy intersection at rush hour--loss power steering capability almost ran off road toward light post--no accident occurred. (may, 2005) no repairs. Second event--normal vehicle operation (35,250)-stalled going through intersection oct. 4 2005. No accident. --electronic throttle modulator cleaned --{given option of cleaning $220 (with no guarantee) or replacing for $970 (still with no guarantee)}.