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2019 Volvo S60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 S60.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Volvo S60 is a passenger car paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated fuel economy of 21 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined, while routine oil service calls for 5.9 quarts of 0W-30, 5W-30, or 0W-20 viscosity oil. Within the model's documented complaint history from 2000 through 2018 — which peaked at 238 owner complaints in 2001 and hit its low at one complaint in 2000 — the 2019 model recorded 23 owner complaints, with the Electrical System standing out as the top complaint area and four recalls issued. That complaint count positions the 2019 S60 as a relatively quiet model year within the long-term record, though the electrical-system concentration and four recalls are the first points a researcher should examine.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/32/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI H7 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 32140029. 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 H7 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/50R17, P235/45R18, P235/40R19OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter31370089
Battery31652065 alt 30659531
Front wiper blades30747599 alt 31693567
Thermostat31368063 alt 31686046
Cabin air filter31407748 alt 31434971

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.4 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight3664 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 32 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium 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.

5.2–6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2019 T6 R-Design
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019T6 R-Design 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.20 sec13.80 sec316 hpAWD
2019T6 Momentum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.80 sec14.50 sec316 hpAWD
2019T6 R-Design 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.90 sec14.30 sec316 hpAWD
2019T5 Momentum 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.60 sec250 hpFWD
2018T5 Inscription Platinum 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD
2020T8 Inscription PHEV 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 9.1-kWh4.30 sec12.90 sec400 hpAWD
2020T5 Momentum 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.60 sec250 hpFWD
2016Cross Country T5 2.5L Turbo I-56.10 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.9 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.9 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolvo
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group NumberH7
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberH8
Optional BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., 90°33 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., 90°33 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.11 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 120°, Step 3: Turn 120°.29.5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.5 ft. lbs. Step 2: 120°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.29.5 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50°.33 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inside Bolts15 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 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Foglamp (adjust alignment) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (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 federal record shows a sharp decline in complaints after the early 2000s, with 2018 registering only 4 complaints and 1 recall. Prior to that, complaints peaked in 2001 at 238 and remained high through the mid‑2000s before falling steadily. For the 2019 model year, the data indicate zero crash complaints and two fire complaints, with the most frequent issues cited in the Electrical System (4), Tires (3), Seats (2), and Exterior Lighting (2). The data do not provide a total complaint or recall count for 2019, so the exact volume relative to 2018 cannot be determined from the supplied figures. Given the low fire‑related complaints and the continuing downward trend in overall complaints through 2018, the 2019 Volvo S60 appears to be a favorable choice among used models.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
256
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System4
Tires3
Seats2
Exterior Lighting2
Seat Belts1
Steering,Suspension,Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 256 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TJ31514.1.02025-05-20Forward Collision Avoidancethis a Technical Journal: ASDM = Active Safety Domain Master
 To prevent unnecessary…
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
369612025-03-18Electrical SystemThis is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Service:
 Don´t…
360482025-03-11Forward Collision AvoidanceThis is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Please inform…
372352025-02-28Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Changed front fog/cornering lights behavior. This logic of…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 S60 take?

5.9 qt of 104°F and below: 0W-30; Between -22°F - 104°F: 5W-30; Extreme Driving Conditions: 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 S60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S60 get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 32 highway / 25 combined mpg.