How many 2013 Volvo S60 owners reported engine problems?

NHTSA lists 40 engine complaints for the 2013 Volvo S60, which is 46% of the 87 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Volvo S60 engine problems?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine complaints on the 2013 Volvo S60.

At what mileage do 2013 Volvo S60 engine problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 74,000 miles.

What is the most common engine complaint on the 2013 Volvo S60?

Owners most often report excessive oil consumption, sometimes leading to low oil pressure warnings and, in some cases, engine knocking or failure.

Did the engine complaints cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this issue lists 1 crash and 1 injury among the 40 engine complaints for the 2013 Volvo S60, with 0 fires.

2013 Volvo S60 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 40 engine complaints for the 2013 Volvo S60, 46% of that year's 87 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 74,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 40; 46% of 87
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 74,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report excessive oil consumption, often burning several quarts of oil between oil changes without warning.
Drivers describe the oil pressure warning light illuminating suddenly, sometimes while turning or on the highway, leaving little time to react.
Several owners report loud knocking noises and catastrophic engine failure after the oil pressure warning appeared.
Some owners report acceleration hesitation followed by a sudden lurch when pressing the gas pedal to enter traffic.
One owner reported the entire engine and power steering shutting down while driving at low speed, later linked to an alternator belt issue.
One complaint describes a bent valve and loss of compression in one cylinder tied to ongoing high oil consumption.

When 2013 Volvo S60 engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 15, 2013, latest May 13, 2025.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to May 2025; peak Feb 2023 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Volvo S60

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by S60 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20111 (20%)
201267 (55%)
201340 (46%)
201414 (56%)
201527 (47%)
20169 (36%)
20171 (6%)
20181 (25%)
20193 (12%)
20202 (18%)
20211 (13%)
20223 (20%)
20230 (0%)
20243 (15%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Volvo S60 owners reported engine problems?: NHTSA lists 40 engine complaints for the 2013 Volvo S60, which is 46% of the 87 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Volvo S60 engine problems?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine complaints on the 2013 Volvo S60.
At what mileage do 2013 Volvo S60 engine problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 74,000 miles.
What is the most common engine complaint on the 2013 Volvo S60?: Owners most often report excessive oil consumption, sometimes leading to low oil pressure warnings and, in some cases, engine knocking or failure.
Did the engine complaints cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this issue lists 1 crash and 1 injury among the 40 engine complaints for the 2013 Volvo S60, with 0 fires.