2014 Volvo XC60 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 25%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,610miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Volvo XC60, 25% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,610 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.
“In june 2018, I received a low oil light alert. Auto was 2.quarts low in oil. Dealership stated that it was a software /dipstick issue. Auto was repaired. June 2019, low oil light alert again. Auto was 2.5 quarts low in oil. Dealership found cylinder leak, inspected spark plugs, and inspected valve cover gasket. Leak was caused by poor seal on valve cover. Dealership replaced valve cover gasket and spark plugs.”
NHTSA complaint #11232225, filed 2019-07, 40,000 miles“June 25 new car, mileage 6844. Engine oil light on. Down 1.5 qt. Oil dealer looks for leaks finds none performs oil change. Schedules vehicle in for diagnostics. Car serviced july 7 until july 14 mileage 7313 two pages of parts replaced. September 3 car returned to dealer engine oil light on again mileage between two page repair and 3 rd repair less than 2000 miles. Vehicle in at 9384 . Suggested repair by Volvo new engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10631272, filed 2014-09, 6,844 miles“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 maintenance light was illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the dipstick and gasket were replaced, but the failure recurred. The dealer provided the contact with the cost for the diagnostic test and the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683932, filed 2025-08, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while turning the vehicle, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. In addition, the contact mentioned the vehicle was jerking while the gear was shifting. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a software upgrade. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,219.”
NHTSA complaint #10811573, filed 2015-12, 13,219 milesRelated 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…
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 8% |
| 2021 | 6 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 13% |
| 2016 | 15 | 39% |
| 2015 | 12 | 26% |
| 2014 | 4 | 25% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volvo XC60
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Volvo XC60
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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