2013 Volvo S60 AWD T5 Premier
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- Photo: Volvo S60 D4 P3 FL Onyx Black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLVO S60 SECOND GENERATION China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo S60 8852-H7 end and CMC Varica 6B-9058 left side on Lane 11, Xindong Street 20240503 by 玄史生, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Volvo S60 T5 AWD Premier in Flamenco Red Metallic, rear left, 2024-10-11 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo S60 T4 SE interior by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2013 Volvo S60 AWD T5 Premier is a 2.5-liter turbocharged with an automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $35,950 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,950 ($50,145 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $36,845 ($51,393 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Modular turbocharged I5 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 93.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.0 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2013 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Volvo S60. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 30, 2020 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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.
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V378000
Nov 26, 2019 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
NHTSA campaign 19V849000
Mar 5, 2013 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles, manufactured on January 7, 2013. The product identification labels were printed with the incorrect manufacture year. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation."
Consequence: With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.
Remedy: Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall began during March 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent.
NHTSA campaign 13V084000
Sep 10, 2012 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.
Consequence: If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
NHTSA campaign 12V439000
86 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Volvo S60
Owner Complaints
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Volvo S60 (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 35 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 VOLVO S60. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.