repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2014 Volvo S60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2014 Volvo S60, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 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 December 10, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Volvo S60 has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Engine
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Tires
2Wheels
2Visibility/wiper
1Structure
1Visibility
1Steering
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 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
Electrical system
Risk. Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
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
2014 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
2014 Volvo S60 safety ratings
2014 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: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What S60 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My Volvo S60 has developed excessive oil consumption consistent with the condition described in Volvo’s “Engine Oil Consumption” extended-warranty notice. I only received this notice after my vehicle had already passed the 8-year/100,000-mile eligibility period, preventing me from accessing the…
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 Volvo’s Quality Bulletin P10207. I purchased this vehicle used…
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. In conversations with the Volvo dealership and other Volvo repair facilities, this appears to be a known issue…
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