KnownCarProblems2013 Volvo S60 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S60, most often about the engine (43% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 6th of 24 S60 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2013 Volvo S60 problems
Engine
37 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles.
There is a 'known issue with the piston rings' that causes the vehicle to burn through oil. Please see the attached. I, and all the other unsuspecting Volvo purchasers I am sure, would very much appreciate attention to this matter. Thank you for your time.
Driving home going 40 MPH this week the oil light came on and I was alerted to stop the car immediately. This flashed on and off twice. I thought it was a glitch as I had another 1000 miles till my next oil change. I checked the oil and it was dry. I added a quart and drove to get my oil changed. Result was when they…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles.
Lack of warnings on low oil pressure. My car give no oil signal warning light on when car have zero oil in it. Phone []. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Left front tire is flat. Per Volvo technician found nail in edge of sidewall which is non repairable and need to be replaced. This is the fourth incident.
Air bags
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
On feb. 3rd, I was pulling into a parking space in front of a store when my S60 r type Volvo began to accelerate on its own and reached very high RPM. My foot was not even on the accelerator as the car normally idles fast enough to perform parking maneuvers. I hit the brake but the car continued to move. It jumped the…
The contact owned a 2013 Volvo S60. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact drove through a stop light and crashed into the side of another vehicle. The hood of the contact's vehicle fractured and became detached from the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver of the other vehicle sustained…
Electrical
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
The trunk would not open with the key fob. Another time, the car driver door would not lock. When the driver door was opened, the car alarm would go off. The dealer replaced the locking mechanism.
Vehicle was stationary when I did notice the driver's side does not lock properly (car does not beep when locking as usual). In order for the door to lock properly, the driver's door needs to be closed much harder than usual, technically slammed shut. In order to open the driver's side of the door, I need to either…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 6%The wiper fluid stopped coming out from the nozzles, as well as headlight washers during snowy weather. The car has a sensor to notify driver if the fluid levels are below a specific amount. No warning was issued. Windshield washer fluid was added but there was no improvement. There was noted snow accumulation inside…
Brakes
5 complaints · 6%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.
Automatic brakes came on when turning out of my neighborhood onto a main road. It's was 7am and there were no cars around me at the tome of the initial incident. There was nothing near me but empty streets. I turned back into my neighborhood to figure out what happened and saw notification of automatic braking on my…
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles.
While driving on a low speed street road, hit a pot hole and right front tire got flat. Per Volvo techn found 3 nails and excessive sidewall damage. This is the third incident.
A rock slide left several rocks on the highway. I hit one of them and cracked a rim. Since the Volvo S60 does not come with a spare tire, I was left stranded in a canyon road in the rain with a disabled vehicle. Minimal cell phone reception made calling for help very difficult. Volvo assumes that calling their…
Transmission
5 complaints · 6%When I am sometimes either stopped at a stop sign, intersection or on a highway, the transmission will almost stop, buck and then resume driving.
When coming to a stop, once stop has completed, while foot is on the brake at random times the vehicle we jolt forwarded. The jolt would be in comparison to the feeling of being rear ended at a complete stop. I have taken the car to the local Volvo dealership and they checked it and came back with nothing being wrong.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Volvo S60 recalls
Seat belts: front
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Doors and locks: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: 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, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Air bags: 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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Volvo S60
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volvo S60?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (37 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); other or unspecified (13 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); air bags (8 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Volvo S60 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 30, 2020 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Volvo S60?
- It is 6th of 24 S60 model years by number of complaints, with 87 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.