The Lemon Index
201320152nd generation
One of the most reliable · most complaints: speed control
Fewest complaints of its generation (2nd generation).
7 owner complaints, first 3 years 21–24 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 7 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 20V378000 (seat belts), 19V849000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 13V377000 (electrical) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Volvo sent dealers 270 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “On some vehicles, in the central electronic module (cem), is a software deviation, affecting…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Volvo's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 7 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 17K miles (1K to 27K km) on the car (7 of all 7 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Problems Volvo told dealers about
Volvo sent dealers 270 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- On some vehicles, in the central electronic module (cem), is a software deviation, affecting…
- VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level…
- VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Parking assist camera ( PAC )…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Seat belts · recall issued 2020
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.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2019
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.
- Electrical · recall issued 2013
In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Volvo S60 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,500–$2,850 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Volvo S60 year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2014 Volvo S60 reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew about a third as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 29; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2014 Volvo S60 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (43%), electrical (29%) and wheels (29%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Volvo S60 have?
3 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Volvo S60 get?
21 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Volvo S60 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2014 Volvo S60 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Volvo S60 cost in fuel a year?
About $2,500 to $2,850 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Volvo S60 have?
2.5L 5-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Is there a better Volvo S60 year than the 2014?
Not nearby: the 2014 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Volvo S60 years within 3 model years of it.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works