Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2015 Volvo S60

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2015 Volvo S60.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volvo S60

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Emergency Braking problems
1
Warnings problems
1
Dynamic Brake Support/brake Assist problems
1

Automatic Emergency Braking problem #1

We were driving down the road automatic emergency braking system engaged without warning and for no reason. This has happened before in the past a few times. We feel this is an safety concern and would like to see it addressed. Thank you.

Warnings problem #2

City safety is randomly malfunctioning. Vehicle will aggressively apply brakes when there are no objects in front of the vehicle. This has happened in town and on a long driveway.

Dynamic Brake Support/brake Assist problem #3

The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60 ii. The contact stated that while attempting to park in a parking garage, and applying the brake, her vehicle accelerated and crashed into a concrete wall, causing the air bag to deploy. The contact stated that she did apply the brake to avoid the crash, however the brakes did not engage. The contact stated that no warning light had illuminated at the time. The contact stated that she did sustain multiple injuries to her wrist, eyes. And ribs. The contact stated that medical attention was needed and a police report was made. The contact stated that the vehicle was then towed to a tow yard where it had been deemed a total loss. The contact stated that she then contacted the dealer who advised her to contact the manufacturer, who advised her to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 60,000.


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