2013 Volvo S60

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2013 Volvo S60
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:50:07.631Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 86 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	0
2000	1
2001	223
2002	186
2003	120
2004	198
2005	44
2006	31
2007	21
2008	10
2009	7
2011	5
2012	121
2013	86
2014	25
2015	57
2016	25
2017	15
2018	4
2019	24
2020	10
2021	7
2022	15
2023	3
2024	18
2025	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 42%

42% of complaints: engine — 36 distinct reports on file.

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The car consumes approx. 0,5 to 1,0 liters of oil per 1000 miles. The problem started around 60,000 miles and has slowly worsened.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230910

WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT, MY S60 JUST COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING ON MY WAY TO WORK. WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY DEVELOPMENT, THE ENTIRE ENGINE, POWER STEERING - EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN. I HAD TO COAST INTO A TURNING LANE TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171120

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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VEHICLE INVOLVED DAMAGE FRONT AND LEFT FRONTAL AREA. SPEED 40-45 MPH. NO FRONTAL OR SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG AND CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE OF COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM AND ELECTRONICAL INDICATORS, ABS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130320

VISIBILITY/WIPER 6%

6% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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NHTSA ODI report, 20130320

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20120918 — air bags

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat

Remedy: These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 12V439000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130308 — equipment

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles, manufactured on January 7, 2013. The product identification labels were printed with the incorrect manufacture year. Thus, these veh

Remedy: Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall began during March 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent.

Campaign 13V084000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200409 — latches/locks/linkages

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.

Campaign 19V849000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201210 — seat belts

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

Campaign 20V378000 — check if this car was fixed