2014 Volvo S60 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
31,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 25 complaints (48.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 3 | 12.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 12.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 12 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Engine: 12; Electrical System: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Tires: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Wheels: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2013: 1; 2014: 3; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 3; 2022: 3; 2023: 3; 2024: 2; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10586898 · 2014-05-06 (May 6, 2014)
FRONT LEFT WHEEL CAME OFF WHEN PULLING INTO GARAGE ONLY HELD ON BY 1 AND 1/2 BOLTS. 4/13/2014 ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC CAR STALLED IN MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. 5/5/2014 DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED AND CAR BECAME UNCONTROLLABLY WOBBLY WHILE DRIVING. 5/5/2014 OTHER NUMEROUS FAILURES INCLUDE: BREAKDOWN OF THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM. CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. FRONT CAMERA MALFUNCTION-TOOK IT IN TO GET FIXED STILL NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. AC BREAKS DOWN ? TOOK IT IN TO GET FIXED STILL HAS PRO…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10586898 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11521564 · 2023-05-11 (May 11, 2023)
The engine oil pressure sensor is not activated in my 2014 volvo s60 software, also combined with what i found out was a known issue of excessive oil. My car engine oil pressure got too low, and there was no warning displayed in the Driver Information Module (DIM). the car started stalling while driving and i almost had a crash. I found out there was a recall on the 2012 volvo S60 but there was none on my 2014 which had the same issue. I have since taking the car to the dealership and not only did i almost lose my life in a crash i was also to…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11521564 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10949908 · 2017-02-06 (February 6, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLVO S60. WHILE ENTERING A COMMERCIAL GARAGE AND SLIGHTLY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THEN TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM AND BATTERY SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROX…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10949908 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11089768 · 2018-04-23 (April 23, 2018)
ECO FRIENDLY SOY BASED MATERIALS USED FOR WIRING ATTRACTS RODENTS AND RESULTS IN MODERATE TO SEVERE DAMAGE. HAD MY CAR "EATEN" BY SQUIRRELS TWICE IN 3 MONTHS, THE FIRST TIME THE DAMAGE WAS AROUND $300, THE SECOND $2500! I HAVE NO GUARANTEE THAT THIS WONT HAPPEN AGAIN, IN FACT IT LIKELY WILL BECAUSE THE WIRE CASING IS STILL SOY BASED!!!!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11089768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11067193 · 2018-02-06 (February 6, 2018)
BD44 SRS AIR BAG TRIM HAS BECOME LOOSE ON THE BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL RESULTING IN A SHARP HARD PLASTIC BEING EXPOSED RESULTING IN THE DRIVER CUTTING HIS FINGER ( DRAWING BLOOD) WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. SIGNIFICANTLY DISTRACTED THE DRIVER AS HE REMOVED ONE HAND FROM THE WHEEL IN RESPONSE TOM THE CUT. APPARENTLY THE GLUE FOR THE TRIM IS INADEQUATE TO KEEP IT SAFELY SECURED.
Owner-reported narrative. 55,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11067193 at NHTSA ↗