2013 VOLVO S60

4 recalls, 105 complaints - 400 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Description

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. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front ... Read more

Consequence

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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.

308,260 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Defect Description

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Consequence

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

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.

144,937 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation."

Consequence

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, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.

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.

7 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

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 belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.

Consequence

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, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

9 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

Complaint Statistics

105 total complaints 12 crashes 11 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
SERVICE BRAKES	8
AIR BAGS	7
POWER TRAIN	7
VISIBILITY/WIPER	5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
SEAT BELTS	4
WHEELS	3

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

While driving on June 30, 2025, the engine gave a loud clunking noise, shuttered and shut down. I was able to pull over to the side of the road safely and not impede traffic, however this happened on a public roadway and had the potential of causing different results. I had no warning lights on the ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 25, 2019

I purchased this vehicle from Vroom, who is also my lender under United Auto Credit. The car was sold with a washed title and undisclosed prior structural and mechanical damage. I have documentation confirming the vehicle had serious pre-existing issues and should never have been sold as a clean-tit... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2025

Code P1A9096 Iccu and fuse. The car is currently at a dealer in Barre, VT. While driving numerous warning lights appeared lowering my speed to 10 MPH immediately leaving me vulnerable to a collision in moving traffic. Warning lights include "Check Vehicle Electric System", "Power Limited". Issue co... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2025

My 2022 Kia EV6 has repeatedly shut off while parked and while in motion, placing myself, my [XXX] child, and other drivers at serious risk. The vehicle’s Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed and was replaced, but the replacement ICCU also malfunctioned. This second failure caused a nea... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2025

Incident date: Sep 25, 2024

my whole entire car smells like gas. I cannot drive this car around because I will pass out and it is a safety hazard. There is a recall for this exact same issue, just not for my Vin number. I would like to get this done for my car, please.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 535I. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mech... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the "Service Power Steering" warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to make a steering adjustment to stay in the lane and became aware that the steering wheel had seized. The contact was unable to... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2023

I was driving at about 40mph and everything shut off for about 5 seconds. It was long enough for all the gages on the instrument cluster to go to their off positions. The desolation screen went blank as did the infotainment system and all lights.

Incident date: Apr 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reas... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2024

I have made numerous complaints to Jeff Schmitt Chevy dealership Dayton, Ohio regarding parking brake being engaged upon starting vehicle even though vehicle is on flat surface. Twice now, last occurring [XXX], while gradually increasing speed to make a left hand turn the vehicle suddenly self-brake... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2024

The HCU in which controls your ABS and Traction control will malfunction while driving down the road when this happens you have no ABS, traction control or cruise controls. The dealer part is unavailable through the dealer due them saying that they are reviewing it. This is a major safety concern du... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2023

"What component or system failed or malfunctioned? Is it available for inspection upon request? Vehicle turned off in the middle of the road, warning it was hot How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle was driving on the highway and suddenly turned off without warning ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2023

When backing up it sounds like a tug boat. Super annoying and embarrassing. Also when you are turning it seems like the wheels are shaking like a polaroid picture! I’ve taken the car to the dealer and they have stated that there’s nothing that they can do and ford is aware. Extremely unpro... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2021

As I was trying to make a turn into the parking lot of a convenient store, my Tesla Model X started accelerating suddenly and unintendedly without my foot being on the accelerator. I kept pressing on the brake to stop the car, but it would not stop. I had no control and while it accelerated for 15-2... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while approaching a stop, the contact attempted to accelerate however, there was a delay in responding. The contact stated that after a while the vehicle accelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer w... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2019

My 2013 Kia Soul was diagnosed with engine failure. My mechanic stated no trouble codes, all fluids full. No diagnostic codes at all. At above 30 mph my vehicle blows black smoke. My mechanic found Kia TSB 222 Excessive Oil Consumption. He wrote up that he warned me not to drive vehicle and have tow... Read more

Incident date: Nov 24, 2022

Our 2018 Ford Explorer windshield trim panel is partially detached. The detachment is on the passenger side lower corner of the windshield and continues up for 9 inches. No crash has occurred as of this time. I reported the detachment to our local Ford Dealer and they were unconcerned. We first noti... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2019

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V880000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle started to shudder violently, and the driveshaft detached. The... Read more

Incident date: Jan 26, 2022

My car has been broken into twice due to the manufacturer not having proper ignition safeguards put into place, received no help from manufacturer , this is a known issue

Incident date: May 15, 2022

The steering and wheel alignment of the vehicle is habitually misaligned and pulling drastically to the right. The vehicle has been serviced and aligned multiple times, and the auto mechanic shop says that the alignment can no longer be set properly. They charged me extra for some additional part ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2022

2018 Ram 2500 with 18,900 miles. While driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated with an audible chime. The brakes would slip upon depression of the brake pedal while the warning lights are illuminated. ABS control module/traction control is intermittently fa... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2000

I started noticing that my daughter's Volvo was burning/ consuming an excessive amount of oil between oil change intervals. I get my oil changed on the recommended schedule, but I always have to add oil before the next scheduled service. There are no visible leaks. Within the past few months, she ha... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2022

2013 VOLVO S60. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ILLUMINATED NO OIL PRESSURE LIGHT.

Incident date: Apr 25, 2022

The "brushed aluminum" interior panels are peeling. The metallic part has separated from the plastic in multiple area. This creates curled up (perpendicular to the original) pieces that are VERY sharp. I have no less than 10 cuts in the last year. The pieces are razor blade sharp. I don't allow ... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jan 31, 2022

City Safety feature is triggering on intermittently with no reason to trigger. It occurs when initially accelerating. City Safety applies the brakes and stops the car violently. Occurs when light or dark. Has occurred several times within the past week. The feature can be manually turned off an... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2022

Incident date: Oct 24, 2021

I started losing brake pressure rapidly about a month ago. Took it to a shop and they recommended replacing the master cylinder. The repair was completed and the braking improved for about 2 weeks and then I lost all brake pressure. The vehicle was not safe to operate and I had it towed back to the ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2021

I was driving down the freeway and the driverside door swung open while it was locked. This is after the door handle recall repair was performed. Prior to the recall repair, my door never came open like that while drving. This is dangerous because I could have fallen out, or a car could have hit my ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2021

Incident date: Sep 19, 2021

Car has had regular oil changes and was well below the recommended time for the next change when the engine began knocking in September. I took the car for inspection at a Volvo mechanic repair shop and was told all of the oil was gone and engine is damaged beyond repair. No engine or oil indicato... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2021

Incident date: Apr 20, 2021

Water was dripping onto my lap while I was driving (distracting), as well as obstructing my vision while it ran down the inside of the glass. Took the car to the volvo dealership and found the windshield was loose. Had to pay to have the windshield replaced for safety reasons.

Incident date: Jul 13, 2021

I had a 2008 volvo s60 and now i have a 2013 volvo s60. And the same exact thing happened with both of them. Both cars had more than half a tank of gas and while driving on the freeway they started to stutter and then the car just shut off while i was driving. I was lucky to be close to an exit and ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2021

very high oil consumption. has gotten worse past 20000 miles. vehicle has about 82000 miles now. im having to add 6 to 8 quarts of oil in between oil changes

Incident date: Mar 6, 2020

For the last year or so I have been experiencing a leak on the passenger side coming from the windshield. It is quite noticeable after heavy rain and even going through the carwash. The water has damaged the interior material right behind the sun visor. As a result, I glued it a few times but of cou... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2017

CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDROGEN CYANIDE WAS LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OF THE CAR FROM A LOOSE BOLT ON THE TURBO. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING - EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND NOW WITH A CAR THAT IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX AND UNABLE TO SELL UNLESS COMMITTED TO FIXED.

Incident date: Dec 7, 2020

RECALL NOTICE SENT AND RECEIVED BY MYSELF. AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION BY THE DEALER. WHEN CAR BROUGHT FOR SERVICE ON SCHEDULED DATE, WAS TOLD THAT THE CORRECTIVE PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE, AND THERE WAS NO TIME FRAME FOR STOCK REPLACEMENT TO CORRECT THE THE RECALL ISSUE BY V... Read more

Incident date: Feb 4, 2021

MY CAR STARTED MAKING THIS KNOCKING NOISE. I CHECKED THE OIL AND IT WAS COMPLETELY GONE. THE OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. NOW I'M TOLD THE ENGINE IS GONE. WHEN I LOOKED UP MY MODEL AND YEAR IN COMPLAINTS IT WAS REPORTED THIS WAS A PROBLEM BUT A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED.

Incident date: Sep 17, 2020

WE BELIEVED THE 2013 VOLVO S60 WAS LEAKING OIL BUT THE MECHANIC FROM LOCAL SERVICE STATION DID NOT FIND A LEAK. THE LOCAL MECHANIC CALLED BOSTON VOLVO SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VOLVO S60'S HAS PISTON RING PROBLEMS AND TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO BOSTON VOLVO FOR CONFIRMATION. BOSTON VOLVO CONF... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS SEEPING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONSUME A MINIMUM OF 2 TO 3 QUARTS OF OIL DAILY. THE CONTACT HAD TO ADD 2 TO 3 QUARTS OF OIL PER DAY. THE CONTACT HAD CONTACTED CHERRY HILL VOLVO CARS (1810 RTE 70 W, CHE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2021

THIS RELATES TO RECALL R10029 WHICH I WAS NOTIFIED OF LAST SUMMER. I RECEIVED A FOLLOW UP LETTER IN DECEMBER AND CALLED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL ADDRESSED ON JANUARY 18. WAS TOLD PARTS WILL NOT BEEN IN UNTIL MARCH AND THAT I SHOULD CALL BACK. SEEMS LIKE POOR CONCERN FO RTHIS SAF... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY WHERE HER HUSBAND CHECKED THE OIL LEVELS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2018

I HAVE OWNED MY 2013 S60 VOLVO FOR 3.5 YEARS. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO, I STARTED NOTICING THAT MY CAR WAS BURNING/ CONSUMPTION AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGE INTERVALS. I GET MY OIL CHANGED ON THE RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE, BUT I ALWAYS HAVE TO ADD OIL BEFORE THE NEXT SCHEDULED SERVICE. I STAR... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2020

I RECENTLY HAD A RECALL ON A VOLVO FOR DOOR LATCHES. WHEN LOOKING AT OTHER RECALLS, I FOUND THAT THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON MY VEHICLE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE, WAS A RECALL ON A PRIOR YEAR, SAME MAKE AND MODEL. I DID FURTHER RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THAT THE CAR HAD A POSSIBLE RECALL OF THE WRONG... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2020

Incident date: Jun 19, 2020

LACK OF WARNINGS ON LOW OIL PRESSURE. MY CAR GIVE NO OIL SIGNAL WARNING LIGHT ON WHEN CAR HAVE ZERO OIL IN IT. PHONE [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Incident date: Mar 4, 2020

I RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALL NOTICES (MARCH AND APRIL) FOR RECALL R89978. "THE DOOR LATCHES CAN WEAKEN MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO LATCH THE DOOR OR WORSE DRIVE THE CAR BELIEVING THAT THE DOOR IS SECURELY CLOSED WHEN IT'S NOT." IN THE VOLVO RECALL LETTER, IT STATES TO CALL THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REP... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2019

THE VEHICLE SHIFTS ERRATICALLY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WITH FREQUENT SURGES AND JOLTS AT LOW GEARS. THIS ALSO OCCURS AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES (AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE ON HOT DAYS) AND DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON HOT DAYS. TRANSMISSION ENGAGES SLOWLY AFTER A FULL STOP AND OFTEN WITH A JERK, ESPECIAL... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2013 VOLVO S60

2013 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk	10.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 VOLVO S60

400 manufacturer communications from 200 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	76
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	65
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	37
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	36
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	28
200000 WHEELS	18
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	11
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	9

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

EXTENDED WARRANTY.

252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rubber cushion

350000 EQUIPMENT

Extended Warranty

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Extended Warranty

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Left front LED flickers after turning car off

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10206

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Extended Warranty P10183

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10206: I5T Oil Consumption Test

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Oil Consumption Replace

118810 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SOFTWARE

Extended Warranty P10206: I5T Oil Consumption Test

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Expendable Items Parts List.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

200000 WHEELS

Center wheel caps, removal instruction

350000 EQUIPMENT

VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App

350000 EQUIPMENT

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

New Software Products (SP) have been developed to convert a Care Key to a standard key.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedu

150000 SEAT BELTS

350000 EQUIPMENT

Create PB with attached word doc.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performa

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61

350000 EQUIPMENT

Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance 'FSM330' MY2013 and later. Factory Scheduled Maintenance up to the first 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) as recommended in the Volvo Warranty and Maintenance Information book

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool

350000 EQUIPMENT

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Technical Journal TITLE : Adjustment to door handles REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25129 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2013 01 18 FUNC GRO

160000 STRUCTURE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Software Installation Policy changes.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 m

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a Technical Journal: rough shift at N to D or down coast from 5 to 4 then follow service. Install parts kit.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Installation Policy changes.

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration t

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Service Product Journal: Not possible to left click ECU's in the network image for non-spa cars

200000 WHEELS

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 83 Mandatory Tools

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61

020000 SUSPENSION

This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing

350000 EQUIPMENT

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Parking assist camera ( PAC ) , flickering video signal in display REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 27989 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSU

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

200000 WHEELS

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

350000 EQUIPMENT

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

200000 WHEELS

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO S60

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

FUEL PUMP LEAKAGE

VOLVO IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 1,681 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001-2002 S60 VEHICLES WITHIN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP.VOLVO REPORTS THAT THE FUEL PUMP IN THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FUEL LEAK AS A RESULT OF FUEL QUALITY AND HOT CLIMATE CONDITIONS.THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOM ... Read more

VOLVO S60 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO S60 across all model years (2001, 2025).

105 Total Recalls

1,673 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

89 Reported Crashes

34 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO S60 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	2	0	View
2024	3	31	View
2023	6	3	View
2022	4	28	View
2021	3	12	View
2020	4	22	View
2019	4	31	View
2018	1	5	View
2017	5	17	View
2016	4	34	View
2015	2	81	View
2014	3	35	View
2013 (current)	4	105
2012	8	167	View
2011	6	5	View
2009	3	9	View
2008	2	14	View
2007	2	34	View
2006	4	42	View
2005	4	57	View
2004	6	262	View
2003	7	168	View
2002	9	248	View
2001	9	262	View
2000	0	1	View

Other VOLVO Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
VNL	232	176	View
VHD	192	20	View
VNM	142	13	View
VN	125	150	View
XC60	121	864	View
XC90	113	2,165	View
V70	92	1,181	View
S80	81	1,321	View

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2013 VOLVO S60

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2013 VOLVO S60

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 VOLVO S60

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO S60

VOLVO S60 - All Years Overview

VOLVO S60 - Year by Year

Other VOLVO Models