Volvo V60 Fuse Box: Location & Guide
TL;DR
The V60 has an engine-bay fuse box near the battery and a cabin fuse box behind a small dash panel by the driver's left knee; the lid diagram and owner's manual are the only reliable source for exact fuse numbers.
Where the Volvo V60 fuse boxes are located
Every Volvo V60 wagon, across both generations sold in North America, uses a two-box layout. The engine compartment fuse box sits at the front of the engine bay, usually on the left side near the battery or the strut tower, under a black plastic lid held by clips or a couple of quarter-turn fasteners. The passenger compartment fuse box is inside the car, low on the left side of the dashboard, tucked behind a small trim panel near the driver's left knee and the door hinge pillar; you generally pry or unclip the cover by hand, no tools needed. On some years a supplementary relay panel is reached by removing the plastic end cap at the far left edge of the dashboard, near where the dash meets the door.
Fuse box locations and access by generation
| Generation / years | Fuse box | Location | How to access |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation (2011-2018) | Engine compartment box | Front of engine bay, left side near the battery | Unclip or unscrew the black plastic lid; lid shows the fuse map |
| First generation (2011-2018) | Cabin fuse box | Lower left dash, near driver's left knee | Pull off the small trim cover by hand; diagram is on the cover's inner face |
| Second generation (2019-present) | Engine compartment box | Front of engine bay, left side near the battery/strut tower | Release the plastic cover clips or quarter-turn fasteners |
| Second generation (2019-present) | Cabin fuse box / relay panel | Lower left dash and driver-side dash end cap | Unclip the lower panel and, if applicable, pop off the dash end cap |
Where to find the official fuse legend
The definitive fuse map for your specific car is printed on the underside of each fuse box lid and repeated in the owner's manual chapter covering electrical fuses. Because Volvo revises fuse assignments by production year, engine, and options package, treat any generic fuse-number list online as approximate and always cross-check against your own car's lid diagram before pulling a fuse.
Fuses that commonly cause problems (by function)
- Cigarette lighter / 12V accessory outlet - a blown fuse here means phone chargers, dash cams, and other 12V accessories in that socket stop working, while the rest of the car runs normally.
- Radio / infotainment system - a blown fuse causes the touchscreen or audio system to go completely dark or fail to power on, even though the rest of the electronics work.
- Interior lighting circuit - dome lights, footwell lights, or glovebox light stop illuminating while everything else is unaffected.
- Blower motor (HVAC fan) - a blown fuse or failing relay causes the climate control fan to stop moving air on any speed setting, even though the AC compressor and heater core still function.
- Fuel pump relay/fuse - a blown fuse here typically causes a no-start or the engine cranking but not catching, because the fuel pump never primes.
How to check and replace a fuse safely
Pull the suspect fuse straight out with the small plastic fuse-puller tool usually clipped inside the fuse box lid. Visually inspect the thin metal strip inside the fuse body; a blown fuse shows a melted or broken strip. If it looks intact but you are unsure, test it with a test light or multimeter set to continuity with the key off. Always replace a blown fuse with one of the identical amperage rating shown on the lid diagram - never a higher-rated fuse, since that removes the circuit's protection and risks wiring damage or fire.
When a fuse keeps blowing
If a fuse blows again shortly after replacement, that almost always signals a short circuit or a failing component drawing excess current, not a bad fuse. Repeated blowing is a sign of a deeper electrical fault that needs diagnosis rather than another fuse swap. In these cases, pulling stored diagnostic trouble codes with an OBD-II scan tool can point directly to the affected circuit or module, saving significant diagnostic time versus guessing.
Summary
| Engine bay fuse box location | Front of engine bay, left side near the battery |
|---|---|
| Cabin fuse box location | Lower left dashboard, near driver's left knee |
| Generations covered | 2011-2018 (1st gen), 2019-present (2nd gen) |
| Official fuse legend source | Diagram on inside of each fuse box lid + owner's manual |
| Common problem fuses | 12V outlet, radio/infotainment, interior lights, blower motor, fuel pump relay |
| Replacement rule | Match original amperage exactly - never install a higher rating |
| Repeated blowing | Indicates a short or failing component - scan for fault codes |
Full diagnostics
For the complete step-by-step diagnostic and repair guide, see Volvo V60: Common Problems, Fault Codes & Repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the fuse box on a Volvo V60?
The Volvo V60 wagon has two fuse boxes: an engine compartment fuse box at the front of the engine bay near the battery, under a plastic lid, and a cabin fuse box low on the left side of the dashboard near the driver's left knee, behind a small trim panel. This layout applies to both the 2011-2018 and 2019-present generations, though exact panel shape and access method can shift slightly by model year.
How do I know which fuse to replace on my V60?
Check the fuse diagram printed on the inside of the fuse box lid (both the engine bay box and the cabin box have one) or the electrical fuses chapter of your owner's manual. These show which fuse number corresponds to which circuit, such as the radio, blower motor, or cigarette lighter, for your specific model year and engine.
Why does my Volvo V60 cigarette lighter or radio fuse keep blowing?
A fuse that blows once shortly after being replaced is usually a sign of a short circuit or a failing accessory drawing too much current, not a defective fuse. Repeatedly replacing the same fuse without finding the underlying cause risks wiring damage. Pulling stored fault codes with an OBD-II scanner can help identify the circuit at fault before you keep swapping fuses.
Can I use a higher-amperage fuse if the correct one keeps blowing on my V60?
No. Always replace a blown fuse with the exact amperage rating shown on the fuse box lid diagram for that position. Installing a higher-rated fuse removes the circuit's overload protection and can lead to melted wiring or an electrical fire if the underlying fault is a short circuit.