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2020 Volvo S60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 S60.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2020 Volvo S60 is a compact executive sedan equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-rated fuel economy of 21 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined, and it sits within a model lineage whose complaint history from 2000 to 2018 ranged dramatically from as low as 1 to as high as 238, placing this model year among the most refined in the nameplate's modern era with only 8 owner complaints filed—though three recalls have been issued, with service brake concerns representing the most frequent issue reported.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

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 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.

Tire size235/45R18/XL 98HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter31370089
Battery30659531 alt 31652065
Front wiper blades30747599 alt 31693567
Thermostat31368063 alt 31686046
Cabin air filter31434971 alt 31407748

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 volume93 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.

4.3–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.30 sec — 2020 T8 Inscription PHEV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
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
2023T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh4.00 sec12.40 sec455 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity4.40 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 81.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: .374
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishRear: .370
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°11 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°, Step 3: 120°29.5 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50°33 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 year-by-year record provided runs only through 2018, so 2020 cannot be plotted directly on the same complaints-and-recalls arc; the S60 generation shown, however, trends from very high early-2000s activity—238 complaints and 9 recalls in 2001—down to a low-volatility plateau by 2017–2018 with just 15 and 4 complaints and 5 and 1 recall. For 2020 specifically, the available federal data are sparse: the enumerated top complaint areas account for only five reports, led by service brakes (2) plus one each for vehicle speed control/forward collision avoidance, steering/suspension/power train, and steering/suspension/wheels, along with one crash-related complaint and no fire complaints. Because the year-by-year record does not include 2020 complaints, recalls, investigations, or TSB counts, the data neither identify root causes nor establish whether these reports are isolated incidents or the start of a pattern. Relative to the recorded low-complaint years immediately before it, 2020 looks quiet, but its missing place in the trend arc means it has not been proven as a fully “mature” data point. Concrete takeaway: the 2020 S60 shows no clear federal red flags in the limited data provided, yet it is not firmly validated by the year-by-year record, so it is a reasonable buy only with a thorough pre-purchase inspection and confirmation that all applicable recalls and service campaigns have been addressed.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
206
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Service Brakes2
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Steering,Suspension,Power Train1
Steering,Suspension,Wheels1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Tires1

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 206 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

Does the 2020 S60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 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.