Worst 2014 Volvo S60 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Volvo S60.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 66,794 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Volvo S60
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~460,964 vehicles.
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.
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.
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.
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2014 Volvo S60 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo S60 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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