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#BS-2013-VOLS60-710F2013 Volvo S60
Based on reports from 105 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 105 complaints, 11 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
no oil pressure-stop safely warning
5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10
excessive oil consumption
4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10
tension belt failed
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
37 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 48K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (21 reports) • Median: 48K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (37 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Volvo S60: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volvo S60, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 48,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 48K-mile mark.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volvo S60, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volvo S60, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volvo S60, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Volvo S60. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Volvo S60 is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2013 Volvo S60 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
105
Class avg
213
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 105 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Volvo S60 Model Years
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