Service Brakes Problems of Volvo S60

Volvo S60 owners have reported 58 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Volvo S60

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2024 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while pulling into a handicap parking spot in the parking spot located in front of barnes and noble, on 12/16/2025 around 6:40 p. M. , the vehicle experienced uncommanded /unattended acceleration, and the brakes failed when depressed and   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

Brakes failed without any warning while driving on the highway. Driver was able to stop the car by switching the gear to park position after turning into local road. Brake lever was going all the way down before car came to stop and also while trying to resume driving.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

When I apply pressure to the brake pedal I get an error message sometimes, not always, that says "check brake lights". When the message is up, the left and right brakes in the back of the vehicle do not illuminate, but the middle one in the back of my rear window still does.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

2020 Volvo S60 t-6 r went in for service at Volvo dealer, 5/12/21, mileage 24,018. Technician noted rear brakes less than 2mm & rotors grooved, needs to be replaced. I was told this is not under warranty, it's normal wear.   Read details...

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

While driving in the dark, power to the electronics listed below were lost inevitably and many warning lights/messages appeared on the dash (also listed below under symptoms). There were no warning signs that this was about to happen nor is there any explanation for why it happened.   Read details...




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