2014 Volvo S60
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 25 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 87 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
12 of 25 total reports mention: engine.
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Vehicle Make/Model/Year: 2014 Volvo S60 Mileage at Failure: 111,000 Incident Description: I am reporting a complete engine failure in my 2014 Volvo S60 due to excessive oil consumption, a known defect in these models as documented in Volvoâs...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-26
As part of routine scheduled maintenance for this car, it was determined that there is excessive oil consumption occurring in the engine which requires the piston rings to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-20
1. The engine has been compromised due to excessive oil consumption for at least half the life of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-04
Vehicle speed control
3 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Volvo S60. While entering a commercial garage and slightly depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into two parked vehicles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-06
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
3 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
Wheels
2 of 25 total reports mention: wheels.
Visibility/wiper
2 of 25 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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I purchased the car on Friday, October 18, on Saturday, October 19, the car went haywire, windshield wipers would turn off, no turn signals, no headlights, and no instrument panel. Totally unsafe.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-21
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-10-03Electrical system13V377000 Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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2020-04-09Latches/locks/linkages19V849000 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.
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2020-12-10Seat belts20V378000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Volvo S60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V377000 · Electrical system
- Recall 19V849000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 20V378000 · Seat belts
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- Is the 2014 Volvo S60 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volvo S60?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Volvo S60 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.