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2001 Volvo S60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 S60.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2001 Volvo S60 is a passenger car that launched the model line with a 6.1‑quart oil capacity and a recommended 5W‑30/10W‑30 API viscosity. Owner reports show 238 complaints for the 2001 model year, the highest total across the 2000‑2018 span, with the fuel system, gasoline category leading the issues. The year also carries nine recalls, underscoring a sharp contrast to the 2000 model which logged just a single complaint. Consequently, the 2001 S60 stands as the most trouble‑prone iteration in the model's early history, a factor researchers should weigh when assessing long‑term durability.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1275810. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235-45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1275810
Engine air filter8649788 alt 9454647
Fuel filter30817997 alt 30620512
Battery30772211 alt 30772221
Front wiper blades30784428
Serpentine belt30731808
Thermostat271664 alt 6842214
Cabin air filter30630754 alt 30630752

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.3 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight3230 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the S60 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.5–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2001 T5
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2001T5 2.3L Turbo I-56.50 sec14.90 sec247 hpFWD
2001T5 2.3L Turbo I-56.60 sec15.10 sec247 hpFWD
2001T5 2.3L Turbo I-56.60 sec14.90 sec247 hpFWD
20012.4T 2.4L Turbo I-57.10 sec15.60 sec197 hpFWD
2002T5 2.3L Turbo I-57.00 sec15.50 sec247 hpFWD
20022.4T 2.4L Turbo I-57.40 sec15.80 sec197 hpAWD
20022.4T 2.4L Turbo I-57.40 sec15.70 sec197 hpAWD
20022.4T 2.4L Turbo I-57.40 sec15.70 sec197 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.1 qt of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.1 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.1 qt
Power Steering FluidSYNTHETIC

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub37 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Turbo: 670 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)Turbo: 50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Ex. Turbo: 750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)Ex. Turbo: 50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.5-1.5 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance8000-9000 ohms
Spark Plug Gap0.020-0.030 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.20; Refer to underhood label. lbs
Oil TypeVolvo Part No. 1161 627-3.
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number49
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

RPM55.0 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure14.5 psi @ 800 rpm, 50.80 psi @ 4000 rpm psi

Brakes

Wheel Application15 inch WHEELS / 16 inch WHEELS
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle74 ft-lbs / 37 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Wheel Application15 inch WHEELS / 16 inch WHEELS
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0003 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0008 in / 0.0012 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.02 in / 1.1 in / 0.47 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 10011 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6533 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6533 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6533 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs.; M8 Bolts: 18 ft. lbs.; M7 Bolts: 13 ft. lbs.; M10 Bolts: 90 degrees15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs, Step 2: 33 ft. lbs.; M8 Bolts: 18 ft. lbs.; M7 Bolts: 13 ft. lbs.; M10 Bolts: 90 degrees15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Radio Antenna (clean) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (inspect) · PCV Hose (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Breather Filter (inspect) · PCV Hose (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace)
At 105,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Volvo S60 represents a significant peak in federal reports, with 238 complaints and 251 TSBs, a sharp increase from the single complaint and 24 TSBs recorded for the 2000 model. This year marks the start of a high-activity period for the generation, as complaints and recalls remained elevated through 2004 before declining sharply in 2005. Along with 9 recalls, the 2001 model saw 3 investigations, the highest number of investigations listed for any year in the record. The most frequent complaint areas were the fuel system (64), vehicle speed control (37), electrical system (19), and power train (18), though the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. Additionally, the record notes 8 crash complaints and 6 fire complaints for this specific year. Given that this model year has the highest number of complaints and TSBs in the early production run, it is not a recommended year to buy.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
251
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
238
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 6 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 238 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline64
Vehicle Speed Control37
Electrical System19
Power Train18
Fuel/Propulsion System16
Engine & Engine Cooling12
Tires7
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V766000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 30/09/2021

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at…

20V681000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 04/11/2020

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina… Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 251 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
192452025-12-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S103032025-02-21Unknown Or OtherVolvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 6.1 qtEngine oil filter 1275810Engine air filter 8649788Fuel filter 30817997Battery 30772211

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 S60 take?

6.1 qt of BELOW 86 degrees F: 5W-30 API, -4 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 S60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.