2014 Volvo XC60: common problems and reliability

The 2014 Volvo XC60 has 16 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag high long-term maintenance and repair costs: very frequent mention of expensive repairs (e.g., $1,300 for brake hoses, $4,000+ for ac evaporator, $5,000+ for supercharger clutch), with parts and dealership labor cited as exorbitant. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

16
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Volvo XC60 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2014 a good year for the XC60?

Across the 13 XC60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 14 (2017) to 124 (2021). With 16 complaints, the 2014 XC60 sits belowthe model's median of 46.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
5
engine
4
vehicle speed control
3
visibility/wiper
2
seat belts
2

Recalls affecting the 2014 XC60

seat belts:front

Campaign 20V378000

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 Count

electrical system

Campaign 13V377000

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the fro

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its premium interior feel, comfortable ride, strong safety reputation, and attractive design, with specific engines like the T5 and T6 noted for…

  • High long-term maintenance and repair costs: very frequent mention of expensive repairs (e.g., $1,300 for brake hoses, $4,000+ for AC evaporator, $5,000+ for supercharger clutch), with parts and dealership labor cited as exorbitant. Frequency: very frequent.
  • AAOS (Android Automotive) infotainment system problems: bugs, sluggish performance, system freezes, failed over-the-air updates, apps stopping working, issues that disable connected features like climate control. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the XC60. See the full XC60 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used XC60 listings typically run $21,060–$41,990 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

Other XC60 model years

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