2014 Volvo S60 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 48%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,938miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Volvo S60, 48% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,938 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.
“On 7/21/2019, my 2014 Volvo S60 (with 58,582 miles) would not start. There were no error lights, and I had my vehicle fully serviced in april 2019. I had also driven my car the day before, and there were no issues. I called my roadside service company and had my battery checked, but the battery was not the issue. I had to tow my car to a repair shop. The first repair shop stated that the 'serpentine belt failed and worked its way into the timing cover, causing the timing belt to become misaligned. This condition caused the valves in the cylinder head to contact the pistons and bent the valves. …”
NHTSA complaint #11290759, filed 2019-12, 58,582 miles“Excessive oil consumption at 75k miles. Oil change was completed in november 2020 by Volvo authorized dealer/service. No oil pressure warning message came on on 3/19/21. Checked oil and it was nearly dry. Added 5 quarts of oil and called Volvo on 3/22/21 to report. Scheduled an oil consumption test but based on what I've read with other complaints, this is a known problem with Volvo and pistons/rings going bad. From reading other complaints, it seems Volvo may not be easy to work with on this. Why is this not issued as a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11404229, filed 2021-03, 75,294 miles“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 problems. Speed limit camera does not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10586898, filed 2014-05, 6,300 miles“Vehicle Make/Model/Year: 2014 Volvo S60 Mileage at Failure: 111,000 Incident Description: I am reporting a complete engine failure in my 2014 Volvo S60 due to excessive oil consumption, a known defect in these models as documented in Volvo’s Quality Bulletin P10207. I purchased this vehicle used only 7 months ago, unaware of this defect. There was no notification of any warranty extension or known issue, and the vehicle showed no signs of oil leakage —it simply failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11669402, filed 2025-06“It has come to my attention my 2014 Volvo s60 has a well known and documented problem of excessive oil consumption internally. It has to do with the pistons and the pump rings and is well known by Volvo since 2013. It is not a leak but an issue with the manufacture which seems like an obvious reason to recall and make them fix it. How do we not know more crashes or fires aren't caused from this when the company is clearly trying to cover it up??!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11508919, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 11032678Apr 23, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify…
- 10172470Feb 12, 2020This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61
- 10161744May 1, 2019This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10159079Mar 27, 2018This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
- 10146443Nov 22, 2017VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 37% |
| 2015 | 23 | 39% |
| 2014 | 12 | 48% |
| 2013 | 36 | 41% |
| 2012 | 61 | 50% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
| 2007 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 | 6 | 19% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 22 | 11% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volvo S60
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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