Every 2013 Volvo S60 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 20V378000
Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- 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
- An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V378000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 19V849000
Nov 26, 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
- Problem
- 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
- A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V849000 →Equipment · NHTSA 13V084000
May 3, 2013Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 13V084000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 12V439000
Oct 9, 2012Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
- Problem
- 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
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 12V439000 →
2013 Volvo S60 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S60, reporting 5 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries. Volvo has issued at least 271 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine36
- Unknown Or Other13
- Air Bags8
- Electrical System7
- Power Train5
- Service Brakes5
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (146)
- Electrical System (72)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (36)
- Wheels (19)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (13)
- Unknown Or Other (12)
Read Volvo S60 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S60. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“Vehicle was off in driveway and fire started from right rear taillight. Fire extinguished via fire extinguisher after 5 minutes but car totaled. Inspection by fire department indicated source of fire was right rear tail light.”
2013 VOLVO S60Apr 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11584150
Injury reported
“I was driving my 2013 Volvo S60 T5 when I felt a sudden, sharp pain in my hand and started bleeding. After safely stopping, I discovered that the chrome trim on the steering wheel had detached from the steering wheel itself and caused a minor cut on my finger.”
2013 VOLVO S60Oct 11, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11549303
Injury reported
“The "brushed aluminum" interior panels are peeling. The metallic part has separated from the plastic in multiple area. This creates curled up (perpendicular to the original) pieces that are VERY sharp. I have no less than 10 cuts in the last year. The pieces are razor blade sharp.”
2013 VOLVO S60May 13, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11464524
Injury reportedCrash
“ON FEB. 3RD, I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A STORE WHEN MY S60 R TYPE VOLVO BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AND REACHED VERY HIGH RPM. MY FOOT WAS NOT EVEN ON THE ACCELERATOR AS THE CAR NORMALLY IDLES FAST ENOUGH TO PERFORM PARKING MANEUVERS.”
2013 VOLVO S60Feb 22, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10837637
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A STOP LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE HOOD OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE FRACTURED AND BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.”
2013 VOLVO S60Jan 25, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10822085
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