repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2013 Volvo S60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 87 owner complaints about the 2013 Volvo S60, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-378 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Volvo S60 has problems
87 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
36Engine
8Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system
5Power train
5Service brakes
5Visibility/wiper
4Seat belts
3Tires
3Fuel/propulsion system
1710 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 17 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2013 Volvo S60 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls,…
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other S60 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S60 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Volvo S60 safety ratings
2013 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What S60 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am submitting this report to formally document a severe safety-related failure involving my 2013 Volvo S60, VIN # [XXX]. This vehicle is part of the Volvo brand, widely recognized and marketed as among the safest in the world. Incident Summary: On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] in Norwalk,…
I was driving approximately 65 MPH on the highway and suddenly my car started shuttering, stuttering, and my check engine light started blinking. My car started slowing down as if it was having trouble accelerating. I also received a warning message that said, “Reduce speed or shift up.” I only…
Engine has excessive oil consumption and sets owners up for expensive testing and repairs, because when the original recall came out, many Volvo s60 with excessive oil consumption were barely out of the allowed mileage range, which sticks the owners with excessive repairs. Volvo should stand behind…
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