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2014 Volvo XC90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 XC90.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2014 Volvo XC90 is an SUV paired with an S6 automatic transmission and an engine utilizing 7.2 quarts of 0W-30 or 5W-30 API oil. The vehicle delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 16/23/18 mpg. Within the model's 2003-2015 history, which ranged from a high of 462 complaints in 2004 to a low of 3 in 2012, the 2014 year is characterized by zero recalls and only four total owner complaints concentrated in the suspension and service brakes.

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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 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/23/18 mpgEPA · 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 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 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnBRAKEOEM · verified

Tire sizeP255-50R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	30750013
Engine air filter	30680293
Fuel filter	32242189
Battery	30772211 alt 30772221
Front wiper blades	32341320
Thermostat	30650891 alt 31355151
Cabin air filter	30630752 alt 30630754

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189 in
Overall width	74.8 in
Overall height	70.1 in
Wheelbase	112.6 in
Curb weight	4762 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
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 XC90 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.00 sec — 2014 3.2

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	3.2 3.2L Turbo I-6	9.00 sec	16.90 sec	240 hp	AWD
2016	T8 Inscription PHEV 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh	5.30 sec	14.00 sec	400 hp	AWD
2016	T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4	6.00 sec	14.60 sec	316 hp	AWD
2016	T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4	6.40 sec	15.00 sec	316 hp	AWD
2016	T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4	6.50 sec	14.90 sec	316 hp	AWD
2016	T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4	6.60 sec	15.00 sec	316 hp	AWD
2016	T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	316 hp	AWD
2017	T8 Inscription PHEV 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh	5.00 sec	13.90 sec	400 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 / 5W-30 API engine oil, USE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential. 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	7.4
Differential Gear Oil	USE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.5 Pints
Engine Oil	0W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	7.2 qt

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
Front Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.98 ohms

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.00-3.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	49
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	760 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance

12 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	44 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.787 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.787 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.015 in / 0.696 in / 1.094 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.984 in / 0.669 in / 1.063 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

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

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 70,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (add fluid conditioner) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 70,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive 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 2014 Volvo XC90 sits at the tail end of a generation that saw dramatic quality improvement after a troubled early period. Complaints peaked in 2004 at 462 with 3 NHTSA investigations, then steadily declined each year—by 2012 they had dropped to just 3, and in 2014 there were only 4 complaints with zero recalls or investigations. The 2015 model year shows the first recall (1) since 2010, suggesting the platform's issues had largely been resolved by 2014 but some new concerns emerged the following model year. The four 2014 complaints are distributed across unrelated systems (suspension, steering, powertrain, airbags), with no crash or fire complaints recorded. The 212 TSBs indicate ongoing dealer service bulletins but not safety-critical defects. This places 2014 at the sweet spot of the generation—early issues resolved, new problems not yet emerged. The 2014 Volvo XC90 represents a good buy within this generation, offering the reliability that came after the problematic 2004-2005 period but before the 2015 recall appeared.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

212

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Suspension,Service Brakes1

Steering1

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine1

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 212 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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 7.2 qt Engine oil filter 30750013 Engine air filter 30680293 Fuel filter 32242189 Battery 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 2014 XC90 take?

7.2 qt of BELOW 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 API, 22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API MEETING ACEA A5/B5, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 XC90 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XC90 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.