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2014 Volvo V60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

21/100

#12 most-complained of 15 V60 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2014 Volvo V60 has 0 NHTSA complaints on file and 2 recalls, with a complaint index of 21, ranking 12th worst out of 15 model years. That makes it one of the better years in the V60 lineup based on NHTSA data.

Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2014 Volvo V60 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2014 Volvo V60 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles

    Seat belts:front

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 19V849000Nov 26, 2019Structure & Body144,937 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

2014 compared with other V60 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict702—
2013No verdict1402—
2014No verdict2102—
2015Avoid10021223
2016Avoid8614423

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Volvo V60 reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2014 V60 and a complaint index of 21, which ranks 12th worst out of 15 model years. Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, it compares favorably to years like 2015 and 2016.
Does the 2014 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA shows 2 recalls for the 2014 V60. One covers a seat belt anchor cable that may need replacement, and the other covers door latches that can break and make doors difficult to latch.
What year Volvo V60 should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA data, 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2024 are flagged as Avoid years for the V60, with complaint indexes of 100, 86, 79, and 93 respectively. The 2014 model is not flagged as an Avoid year.
How does the 2014 V60 compare to the 2015 V60?
The 2014 V60 has a complaint index of 21 and 0 complaints, while the 2015 V60 has a complaint index of 100 with 21 complaints and carries an Avoid verdict. The 2014 model ranks well below the 2015 model in reported problems.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.