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2011 Volvo S60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 S60.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2011 Volvo S60 is a passenger car utilizing an S6 automatic transmission and delivering an EPA-rated 18/26/21 mpg. The vehicle's powertrain requires 7.2 quarts of 0W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30 API engine oil. In the context of the model's 2000-2018 history, the 2011 year is notably stable with only five owner complaints—primarily regarding tires—and six recalls, placing it significantly below the 2001 high of 238 complaints.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI With premium sound system: 92, Without premium sound system: 48 · With premium sound system: 700, Without premium sound system: 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 30750013. 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 With premium sound system: 92, Without premium sound system: 48 · With premium sound system: 700, Without premium sound system: 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235-45R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	30750013
Engine air filter	30745344
Fuel filter	32242190
Battery	31296299 alt 30772236
Front wiper blades	31250286
Thermostat	30650891 alt 31355151
Cabin air filter	31449209 alt 31390880

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.3 in
Overall width	73.6 in
Overall height	58.3 in
Wheelbase	109.4 in
Curb weight	3772 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 26 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	92 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

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.

5.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.50 sec — 2011 T6

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2011	T6 3.0L Turbo I-6	5.50 sec	14.10 sec	300 hp	AWD
2012	T6 R-Design 3.0L Turbo I-6	5.20 sec	13.60 sec	325 hp	AWD
2012	T6 R-Design 3.0L Turbo I-6	5.30 sec	13.90 sec	325 hp	AWD
2012	T6 3.0L Turbo I-6	5.50 sec	14.00 sec	300 hp	AWD
2012	T6 3.0L Turbo I-6	5.70 sec	14.20 sec	300 hp	AWD
2012	T6 3.0L Turbo I-6	6.00 sec	14.50 sec	300 hp	AWD
2012	T5 2.5L Turbo I-5	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	250 hp	FWD
2013	T6 R-Design 3.0L Turbo I-6	5.30 sec	13.80 sec	325 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.2 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Volvo part number 31256774
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.0-7.4
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	7.2 qt
Power Steering Fluid	SYNTHETIC

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	590 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.98 ohms

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.20 lbs
Oil Type	Volvo part No. 1161 627-3
Oil Capacity	2.37 oz

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	55 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0014 in / 0.0007 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.421 in / 0.381 in / 0.814 in / 1.043 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	180 degrees.	180 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 75,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Transfer Case Assembly (leak inspection) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 60,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 67,500 mi	Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)

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 2011 Volvo S60 sits at a critical inflection point in this generation's lifecycle. Complaints had been steadily declining from a peak of 238 in 2001 down to just 7 by 2009, indicating the manufacturer had resolved the early-teething issues that plagued the generation's launch. The 2011 model year itself recorded only 5 complaints—the second-lowest in the entire dataset—yet notably carried 6 recalls, the highest recall count since 2002, suggesting Volvo was proactively addressing latent hardware issues even as consumer complaints faded. However, this apparent stability was short-lived: complaints surged to 121 in 2012 and remained elevated through 2015, indicating a new wave of problems emerged in post-2011 models. The 2011 S60's complaint profile shows no crash or fire complaints, with only isolated issues across tires, steering, structure, and wheels—suggesting the vehicle itself was relatively sound at this specific model year. This makes 2011 arguably the most desirable year within this generation: it benefits from the resolution of early-generation defects while predating the renewed reliability concerns that surfaced in 2012.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

254

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09’11’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Tires1

Steering1

Structure1

Wheels1

Engine & Engine Cooling1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V378000Seat Belts:FrontReported 30/06/2020

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… 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…

19V849000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 26/11/2019

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 254 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
35526.1.8	2026-04-23	Engine	This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.1	2026-04-07	Unknown Or Other	This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
19245	2025-12-06	Unknown Or Other	This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
8501	2025-04-10	Exterior Lighting	This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S10303	2025-02-21	Unknown Or Other	Volvo 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 W battery Vehicles taking 7.2 qt Engine oil filter 30750013 Engine air filter 30745344 Fuel filter 32242190 Battery 31296299

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 S60 take?

7.2 qt of BELOW 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 OR 0W-40 API SL, -22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API SL, -13 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-40 API SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 S60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S60 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.