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2013 Volvo S60 AWD T6 R-Design

The 2013 Volvo S60 AWD T6 R-Design is a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 with an automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,900 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The S60 measures 182.2 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,812 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$43,900 ($61,234 *)
MSRP with Destination$44,795 ($62,482 *)
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine TypeSI6 turbocharged I6
Displacement3 L
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, VVT
Bore and Stroke82.0 x 93.2
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Injection TypePort fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity17.8 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear18-in. aluminum alloy
Tires FrontP235/40R18
Tires RearP235/40R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length182.2 in
Width73.4 in
Height58.4 in
Wheelbase109.3 in
Front Track62.1 in
Rear Track62 in
Ground Clearance5.4 in
Cargo Volume12 ft³
Curb Weight3,812 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.6 in
Headroom Rear37.4 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
Legroom Rear33.5 in
Shoulder Room Front57 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.2 in
Hip Room Front54.9 in
Hip Room Rear53.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.0 % risk)
Tested variant: 2013 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD
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

Most-cited areas
Engine35
Unknown Or Other13
Air Bags8
Electrical System7
Power Train5
Service Brakes5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 11, 2026 · Air Bags
“I was driving through an intersection and my curtain airbags on each side deployed on their own without being in a accident or collision of any kind. There were no indicators or warning lights of…”
Aug 25, 2025 · Electrical System
“The “Tire Pressure System” warning appeared and has not turned off. New TPMS sensors were installed but the dealership could not get the car to calibrate despite multiple attempts. It has come to my…”
Jun 12, 2025 · Unknown Or Other
“In 2023, the engine of my 2013 Volvo S60 failed completely without prior warning and the vehicle had to be scrapped. Before that, in 2022, I paid $1,500 for a full front-end suspension rebuild due to…”
May 13, 2025 · Steering, Power Train, Engine
“I am submitting this report to formally document a severe safety-related failure involving my 2013 Volvo S60, VIN # [XXX] . This vehicle is part of the Volvo brand, widely recognized and marketed as…”
Aug 23, 2024 · Engine
“Engine has excessive oil consumption and sets owners up for expensive testing and repairs, because when the original recall came out, many Volvo s60 with excessive oil consumption were barely out of…”

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.

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