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2013 Volvo S60 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 86
Latest campaign: Jun 30, 2020

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	Jun 30, 2020	20V378000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Nov 26, 2019	19V849000
Equipment	1	Mar 5, 2013	13V084000
Air bags	1	Sep 10, 2012	12V439000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 30, 2020Latest campaign


Jun 30, 202020V378000	Seat belts: front An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V378000 What's wrong 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. Filed under S60 Campaign NHTSA 20V378000 · Jun 30, 2020
Nov 26, 201919V849000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V849000 What's wrong 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. Filed under S60, S60cc, S60i Campaign NHTSA 19V849000 · Nov 26, 2019
Mar 5, 201313V084000	Equipment: other labels With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V084000 What's wrong Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles, manufactured on January 7, 2013. The product identification labels were printed with the incorrect manufacture year. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation." Risk With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury. Remedy Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall began during March 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent. Filed under S60 Campaign NHTSA 13V084000 · Mar 5, 2013
Sep 10, 201212V439000	Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactive If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced,… DetailsHide details for campaign 12V439000 What's wrong Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain. Risk If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Filed under S60 Campaign NHTSA 12V439000 · Sep 10, 2012

Merged from NHTSA model names: S60, S60cc, S60i. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component86

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

86Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	35	41	0	0
Unknown or other	13	15	0	2
Air bags	8	9	5	4
Electrical system	7	8	0	0
Power train	5	6	0	0
Visibility/wiper	5	6	0	0
Service brakes	5	6	2	3
Seat belts	4	5	1	0
Vehicle speed control	3	3	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	3	3	0	0
Structure	3	3	0	0
Tires	3	3	0	0
Wheels	3	3	1	0
Latches/locks/linkages	2	2	0	0
Steering	1	1	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“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.”
Filed 09/11/2026 · ODI 11763556
Electrical system
“The “Tire Pressure System” 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.”
Filed 08/25/2025 · ODI 11682826
Unknown or other
“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.”
Filed 06/12/2025 · ODI 11666651

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2013 Volvo S60 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Volvo S60 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Volvo S60. The most recent, 20V378000 (reported June 30, 2020), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Volvo S60?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 35 complaints out of 86 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Volvo S60?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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