2014 Volvo XC60 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volvo XC60. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (5), Engine (4), Vehicle Speed Control (3).

Key takeaways

  • 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System531%
Engine425%
Vehicle Speed Control319%
Visibility/Wiper213%
Seat Belts213%
Fuel System213%
Gasoline213%
Back Over Prevention16%
Power Train16%
Unknown Or Other16%
Exterior Lighting16%
Wheels16%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD5/55/55/54/5
2014 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-04-17

The backup camera image flickers or does not appear at all (blue screen). This is a known design defect that Volvo will repair by installing what they call an equalizer in the camera harness. It is not a replacement of an existing part, it is a part they add. The cost is several hundred dollars for something that sh...

Power Train,engine - filed 2025-08-29

The contact owns a 2014 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The AWD system light was illuminated, and the message “AWD Disabled” was displayed. The maintenance light was illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the front pas...

Electrical System,unknown Or Other,visibility/Wiper - filed 2024-08-11

When I purchased my 2014 Volvo XC 60 I was told that it was in good overall condition and believe that after driving it for the vehicle in full and brought it back because it needed a current inspection. Within four days of taking it home after the inspection, the PCV valve went bad and I had a minor leak in the middle...

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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.