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US recalls (4)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Seats and restraints
2020-06-30 · campaign 2020-298
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 belt could detach.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front-outboard seat belt anchors.
Owner complaints (87)
Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S60 (5 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries reported). Among 24 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 25).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 36 | |
| Unknown or other | 13 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Seat belts | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Volvo S60.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2013 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2013 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Volvo S60 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S60 AWD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| S60 AWD 3.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| S60 FWD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.