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All cars · Volvo XC60 · 2014

2014 Volvo XC60. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints7NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,200 and 6,844 miles. Median 4,900, from 7 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Speed control43%
Fuel system, gasoline29%
Engine29%
Equipment adaptive / mobility14%
Electrical14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
710101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 20V378000 Jun 2020 Seat Belts / Front

    Defect. 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.

  • 13V377000 Aug 2013 Electrical System

    Defect. Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.

    Risk. Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Manufacturer communications 265

Volvo filed 265 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • One of adaption references values, during autocalibration, decreased in dem due to low current…
  • If oil leakage is suspected from the steering gear, make sure it is oil leakage and not…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Volvo XC60 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Volvo XC60 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardOptional

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.0L 6-cyl turboAuto (S6)AWD17 / 24 / 20Regular$3,100
3.2L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD18 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.2L 6-cylAuto (S6)AWD18 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

199 videos about the 2010–2017 Volvo XC60, 24.0M views.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring3566K
Oil changes & service7459K
Infotainment, battery & electrical4439K
Heat, A/C & blend door3222K
Brakes & ABS2121K
Steering & suspension2121K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition150K
Timing chain & engine246K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011–11–Steering
2012–6–Steering
2013–4–Equipment adaptive / mobility
2014–7–Speed control
2015782026,134Electrical
201627620,452Brakes
201733822,516Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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