Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S60, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine36
- Unknown or other13
- Air bags8
- Electrical system7
- Visibility/wiper5
- Power train5
- Service brakes5
- Seat belts4
- Wheels3
- Vehicle speed control3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 6 2013 S60 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2013 Volvo S60 failed the safety check 2.14% of the time — 10% less often than the average 2013 passenger car (2.38%). Median odometer at inspection: 97,250 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2013
9,791 new Volvo S60 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2013; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (1,973), Sweden (1,707), Belgium (1,035).
- Average mass
- 1,631 kg
- Average power
- 120 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 82% · Petrol 17% · E85 ethanol 0.5%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2013 Volvo S60 cars on Dutch roads are the 1.6 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp), 1.6 diesel (84 kW, 113 hp) and 2.0 diesel (120 kW, 161 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 167 |
| 1.6 diesel | 84 kW 113 hp | 54 |
| 2.0 diesel | 120 kW 161 hp | 27 |
| 1.6 petrol | 132 kW 177 hp | 27 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
310 first registered in 2013 are on Dutch roads; 20% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €38,995.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde148
- Band onvoldoende profiel127
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld67
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm63
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage43
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt39
- Band beschadigd32
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht28
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,384 cars built in 2013 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 81 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,457 of these cars first registered in 2013 took their annual MOT test. 74% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2013 the figure was 68%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.5% | 12.5% |
| Tyres | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Brakes | 6.2% | 6.8% |
| Visibility | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Suspension | 4.3% | 10.4% |
| Steering | 4.2% | 2.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
578 of these cars first registered in 2013 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 217,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
98 2013 cars are on the New Zealand register; 91% arrived as used imports, 9% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.0 % |
| 2013 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 9.7–11.5 L/100 km (about 20–24 mpg US), CO₂ 223–265 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S60 · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 7.8 | 9.7 |
| S60 AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.6 | 8.3 | 10.1 |
| S60 AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 9.5 | 11.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2013 Volvo S60.
| 2020298 30 Jun 2020 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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."
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2013 Volvo S60: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11007925 | Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| 10249373 | Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace |
| 10249371 | Extended Warranty P10206: I5T Oil Consumption Test |
| 10249369 | Oil Consumption Replace |
| 10249191 | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method |
| 10242507 | EXTENDED WARRANTY. |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241651 | Rubber cushion |
| 10238625 | Extended Warranty |
| 10234826 | Left front LED flickers after turning car off |
| 10234801 | Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace |
| 10234799 | Extended Warranty P10206 |
| 10234797 | Extended Warranty P10183 |
| 10234763 | Keyless Drive receiver issues |
| 10234736 | Sensus screen freezes/system locks up |
| 10234735 | Front brake pads, early or uneven wear on right side on 16" and 16.5" brakes |
| 10234685 | Wind deflector net clogged |
| 10234675 | SiriusXM Tuner Replacement Process |
| 10234662 | To further enhance the customer?s Volvo ownership experience, Volvo Car USA, LLC offers the MY 2013 and later Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance Program. Model Year 2013 and later vehicles, the service intervals are every 10,000 miles and ALL 2013 and later vehicles must use synthetic oil only. |
| 10231932 | Extended Warranty P10206: I5T Oil Consumption Test |
| 10231930 | Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace |
| 10231929 | Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace |
| 10224584 | Expendable Items Parts List. |
| 10219421 | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions |
| 10219302 | Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)