2013 Volvo S60 engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Volvo S60 — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 13, 2025
“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, “Reduce speed or shift up.” I only…”
filed Oct 21, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not…
35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 23, 2026
Engine problems in other S60 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 S60 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 S60 | 8 | 32% |
| 2015 S60 | 22 | 39% |
| 2014 S60 | 12 | 48% |
| 2012 S60 | 61 | 50% |
| 2007 S60 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 S60 | 6 | 19% |
| 2005 S60 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 S60 | 22 | 11% |
| 2003 S60 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 S60 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 S60 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Volvo S60
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.