2013 Volvo S60 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S60. The most-reported areas: Engine (35), Unknown Or Other (13), Air Bags (8).
Key takeaways
- 86 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 41% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 8% |
| Power Train | 5 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 3% |
| Structure | 3 | 3% |
| Tires | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2013 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-11
I was driving through an intersection and my curtain airbags on each side deployed on their own without being in a accident or collision of any kind. There were no indicators or warning lights of malfunction at the time. I just heard a loud pop and saw smoke and the airbags were deployed.
Electrical System - filed 2025-08-25
The “Tire Pressure System” warning appeared and has not turned off. New TPMS sensors were installed but the dealership could not get the car to calibrate despite multiple attempts. It has come to my attention that other models of Volvo have this same trouble, and a software update is required.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-06-12
In 2023, the engine of my 2013 Volvo S60 failed completely without prior warning and the vehicle had to be scrapped. Before that, in 2022, I paid $1,500 for a full front-end suspension rebuild due to abnormal wear. These failures were later determined to be consistent with high mileage. I had purchased the vehicle in 2...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.