Reliable Auto DB

2014 Volvo XC60 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Volvo XC60 has 16 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XC60 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Front and Electrical system.

2012 Volvo XC60
Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

16

Per year

2

Recalls

2

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 16), then Engine (4) and Speed control (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 XC60 has 66 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 47 complaints, 5 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Volvo XC60. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall seat belts, front 2020-06-30 · NHTSA campaign 20V378000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall Electrical system 2013-08-21 · NHTSA campaign 13V377000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (16 total)

Electrical system
5
Engine
4
Speed control
3
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Seat belts
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Back-over prevention
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Powertrain
1
Service brakes
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The backup camera image flickers or does not appear at all (blue screen). This is a known design defect that Volvo will repair by installing what they call an equalizer in the camera harness. It is not a replacement of…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2026-04-17
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The AWD system light was illuminated, and the message “AWD Disabled” was displayed. The…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2025-08-29
  • "When I purchased my 2014 Volvo XC 60 I was told that it was in good overall condition and believe that after driving it for the vehicle in full and brought it back because it needed a current inspection. Within four…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other, Visibility and wipers · filed 2024-08-11
  • "Wipers continually run. Headlights will not flip to high beam at times."
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility and wipers · filed 2022-02-24
  • "I HAVE RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES FOR DEFECTIVE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FASTENERS (NHTSA RECALL 20V-378). THE NOTICES ARE DATED 29 AUG 2020 AND 9 DEC 2020. I HAVE CALLED THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER REPEATEDLY…"
    Seat belts · filed 2021-03-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
XC60 all-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 17 24 20 MPG $3250
XC60 all-wheel drive 3.2L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 18 25 20 MPG $3250
XC60 front-wheel drive 3.2L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

First generation XC60, 2012–2017
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20, 0W-30 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent; ~5.7 qt with filter on typical fills) , 5.7 qt capacity
Tire size 235/60R18 or 255/45R20 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V220000 covers certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 and S90 vehicles. Driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly, which can allow the seat to move in a crash and increase injury risk. Recall 19V046000 covers certain 2018-2019 XC60 vehicles where tailgate lifting arms may freeze in cold conditions and separate from the gas struts when the tailgate is opened.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Volvo XC60 reliable?

The 2014 Volvo XC60 has 16 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XC60 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Front and Electrical system.

What are common problems with a 2014 Volvo XC60?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 16), then Engine (4) and Speed control (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2014 Volvo XC60 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 XC60 has 66 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 47 complaints, 5 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Volvo XC60 been recalled?

The 2014 Volvo XC60 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Volvo XC60?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2014 Volvo XC60 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Volvo XC60 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Volvo XC60 is 20.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Volvo XC60 use?

First-generation models commonly list 0W-20/0W-30/5W-30 (~5.7 qt); SPA models commonly list 0W-20 (~5.9 qt).

What tire sizes does a Volvo XC60 use?

OEM sizes commonly include 235/60R18 and 255/45R20 on earlier cars and 235/60R18 through 265/35R22 on SPA models.

What seat-rail recall covers certain XC60 models?

Recall 19V220000 covers certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 and S90 vehicles where front seat-rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.