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2023 Volvo S60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 S60.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Volvo S60 is a compact executive sedan that, for this model year, pairs an automatic S8 transmission with EPA ratings of 26 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg. Its reliability profile stands out for having only three total owner complaints—the lowest count in the model’s recorded history, which peaked at 238 complaints in 2001—though the six recalls issued for the 2023 year temper that achievement, placing this generation as a generally dependable choice that still demands careful recall tracking.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/35/30 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
Battery31652065
Front wiper blades30747599 alt 31693567
Thermostat31686235 alt 31368063
Cabin air filter31407748 alt 31407747

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight3957 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 35 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-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.

4.0–4.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.00 sec — 2023 T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh4.00 sec12.40 sec455 hpAWD
2023T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh4.10 sec12.50 sec455 hpAWD
2023T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.9-kWh4.30 sec12.80 sec455 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
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 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 Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Foglamp (adjust alignment) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace) · Timing Belt Idler Pulley (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 from 2000 through 2018 traces a distinct generational arc for the S60, with complaint volumes surging to 238 complaints and 9 recalls in 2001, moderating through the late 2000s, spiking again to 121 complaints in 2012, and ultimately falling to just 4 complaints by 2018. Relative to this long-term trend, the available 2023 data reflects minimal federal scrutiny, with only three complaints across the listed top categories—two for back over prevention and one for unknown/other—alongside zero crash or fire complaints on file. This aligns the 2023 model with the low-complaint trajectory established in the final years of the record, suggesting it has carried forward the generation’s late-cycle reliability profile. Because the data does not specify root causes for these reported areas, no systemic defect pattern can be inferred from the federal file. Given the historically low complaint volume and the absence of crash or fire reports in the available data, the 2023 S60 presents as a favorable used-car choice from a federal-record standpoint.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
144
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 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 3 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Back Over Prevention2
Unknown Or Other1

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 144 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35953.10.02024-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Unable to connect "Volvo Cars App" to vehicle. Follow…
36926.1.02024-05-02Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Google acceptance required for SW 3.0.3. Software download.
36920.1.02024-05-02Engine And Engine CoolingThis is a Technical Journal: Check engine light and DTC - ECM P061C48/P060C48. Change…
36899.1.02024-05-02Electrical SystemThis is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download…
36202.2.12024-05-02Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads

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

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific S60. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 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 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.