2002 Volvo S60 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026

26Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

14%Of all 186 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28 · 15.1%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE26 · 14%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM25 · 13.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20 · 10.8%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP15 · 8.1%

Share of the 186 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Volvo S60 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10445490 — filed 01/26/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10433456 — filed 10/28/2011

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE LOOKED…”NHTSA complaint 10418530 — filed 08/11/2011

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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Volvo S60 have fuel system, gasoline problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Volvo S60: 26 of 186 complaints on file (14%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Volvo S60 have in total?

186 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.