This page covers 3 recalls, 25 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Volvo S60.
21–24 mpg combined
9.8–11.2 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine oil consumption is the clearest pattern owners report for the 2014 Volvo S60, accounting for the largest share of complaints by a wide margin. Owners describe needing to add oil between changes, sometimes as frequently as once or twice a month, with the oil level dropping several quarts before the next scheduled service interval. Some owners report a low-oil warning appearing without any visible leaks or exhaust smoke. Dealers are sometimes unable to identify a root cause during inspection. In several cases, the fix owners describe involves piston ring replacement. Tire and electrical system complaints each appear in a small handful of reports, with no dominant symptom pattern emerging from either group.
25
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Volvo S60 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a door latch that can break and allow a door to swing open while the vehicle is moving, risking injury to anyone inside.
The front seatbelt system also has a recall: a component can fail in a way that leaves an occupant's belt unsecured, meaning it may not restrain them properly in a crash. On the electrical side, this recall only affects vehicles equipped with keyless ignition, where the central electronic module can malfunction and cause the windshield wipers to run continuously while the ignition is on, and the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch may stop responding, reducing visibility and the ability to signal other drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to front seats can weaken over time, potentially preventing the seat belt from properly securing an occupant during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable in both front seats.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the door latches can break, causing doors to latch poorly or appear closed when they're actually unsecured.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all four door latches at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Central Electronic Module may malfunction, causing the front windshield wipers to run continuously when the ignition is on. The turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch may also stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will upgrade the Central Electronic Module software at no cost to restore proper operation of affected systems.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
