2013 Volvo S60 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Volvo S60 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 105
- 34 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 36 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#4,030
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Volvo median
-61
median 166 across 37 Volvo records
Vs 2011-2015
-190
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
34%
Engine: 36 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Volvo S60
- ENGINE 36
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13
- AIR BAGS 7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 5
4 recalls on record for the 2013 Volvo S60
- NHTSA 19V849000 · 2020 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicl
- NHTSA 20V378000 · 2020 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- NHTSA 13V084000 · 2013 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are
- NHTSA 12V439000 · 2012 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-I If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and th
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Volvo S60 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Volvo S60 reliable?
NHTSA has 105 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Volvo S60 and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (36 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Volvo S60 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volvo S60?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (36), unknown or other (13), air bags (7), electrical system (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Volvo S60?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.