2013 Volvo S60 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,380miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Volvo S60, 3% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,380 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Excessive oil consumption - burning or consuming at least 5 quarts of oil every 2k-3k miles, between oil changes. Our only notice is when oil is below 5-quart range, when we receive a dash warning noting to stop engine. Car holds 7.25 quarts of synthetic oil. Well know documented throughout the web and known to Volvo mechanics, although more recognized with 2011-2012 S60. Stop engine notice received when starting car. Fortunately able to uber to auto supply and add 5quarts to drive home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11061411, filed 2018-01, 72,000 miles“1st incident, december 2012. About 760 miles on new car. Quarter tank of fuel. Traveling at 65 MPH on interstate, vehicle lost power, and had to coast to a stop at side of road. Fortunately in rural area with low traffic so no problems. After towing to dealer, no problem identified... Ecm-p008700 code reported as fuel pressure loss. Software mentioned as the problem, ECM upgrade accomplished. 2nd incident, march 2013. About 2350 miles on car, again quarter tank of fuel. Again on interstate, vehicle abruptly lost power and had to coast to a stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504529, filed 2013-03, 760 miles“I had a 2008 volvo s60 and now i have a 2013 volvo s60. And the same exact thing happened with both of them. Both cars had more than half a tank of gas and while driving on the freeway they started to stutter and then the car just shut off while i was driving. I was lucky to be close to an exit and i had to let the car role on nuetral till i was safe away from any traffic. If i want close to an exit you can just imagine what would of happened. When i tried to turn the car on it wouldn't start anymore. I have done knowledge on working on cars and new it was a fuel problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11424893, filed 2021-07Related service bulletins
- 10167728Mar 22, 2017This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 2 | 13% |
| 2016 | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 16% |
| 2005 | 10 | 23% |
| 2004 | 55 | 28% |
| 2003 | 14 | 12% |
| 2002 | 69 | 37% |
| 2001 | 88 | 39% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volvo S60
36 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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