Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Volvo S60

Volvo S60 owners have reported 15 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volvo S60


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Volvo S60

The Warnings problem

When my son got a car last December, we bought him a 2024 Volvo S60, primarily for the safety features. Since we have had the vehicle, Volvo has had a lot of issues with their infotainment system. He has contacted them many times and I had started to keep a record of how often it would glitch.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The car has “detected” a crash many times and automatically stopped even on the highway. It jerks and to slam on the brakes and then keeps going. It’s very dangerous and I have a strong theory it’s the model in general and not an isolated situation with my car.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

New 2022 Volvo S60 began shutting off while driving on highways and interstates and in once within feet of railroad crossing. Also occurrences of car being unable to turn off even after several attempts. Problem arose 2/2022.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2020 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle erroneously drove forward and crashed into a second vehicle. The contact indicate that during the crash the collision avoidance feature did not activate. No injuries were reported.   Read details...

The Dynamic Brake Support/brake Assist problem

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.   Read details...




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