CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Volvo S60 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (36 reports).
2013 Volvo S60 recalls
Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured
The flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the vehicle can fatigue over time.
Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving
A component inside the door latches can break, making doors hard to latch or giving the driver or passengers the false impression that a door is fully closed when it is not.
Most common 2013 Volvo S60 problems
Problem areas named in the 87 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 36 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
What owners report
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.
The âTire Pressure Systemâ 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.
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 2019 believing it had 85,125 miles, but a 2025 VINinspect report based on NMVTIS data revealed the true mileage at sale was over 137,000 â a rollback of more than 50,000 miles. The title is now branded âNot Actual Mileageâ by the federal database. This odometer fraud misled me into driving a severely worn vehicle that could have posed a serious safety risk, especially once
I am submitting this report to formally document a severe safety-related failure involving my 2013 Volvo S60, VIN # [XXX] . This vehicle is part of the Volvo brand, widely recognized and marketed as among the safest in the world. Incident Summary: On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] in Norwalk, Connecticut, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure while in operation. The auxiliary (serpentine) belt suddenly failed, shredded itself, and wrapped around the timing pulley. Debris from the failed belt entered the timing belt housing â a supposedly sealed and protected compartment â causing the timing belt to jump. This resulted in an immediate loss of engine power while drivi
I was driving approximately 65 MPH on the highway and suddenly my car started shuttering, stuttering, and my check engine light started blinking. My car started slowing down as if it was having trouble accelerating. I also received a warning message that said, âReduce speed or shift up.â I only have 123,263 miles on the vehicle. My mechanic informed me I was having a cylinder 2 misfire and that my exhaust valve burnt up. I also need a new timing belt. This is not the first time Iâve had a cylinder misfire on this car, so I believe there is something faulty in this vehicle. As a result of this incident, I pulled over on the highway and waited for a tow truck.
2013 Volvo S60 questions
Does the 2013 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 Volvo S60: Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured; Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving; Equipment:Other:Labels; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volvo S60?
Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (36), Unknown Or Other (13), Air Bags (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Volvo S60 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.