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2002 Volvo S60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 S60.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2002 Volvo S60 is a passenger‑car that employs an automatic (S5) transmission and is designed to use a 6.1‑quart fill of 5W‑30 or 10W‑30 API‑grade oil. EPA fuel‑economy ratings are 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined, and the model has generated 189 total owner complaints, with the fuel system and gasoline identified as the primary complaint area and nine recall actions recorded. The complaint record spans model years 2000 through 2018, peaking at 238 complaints in 2001 and dipping to a single report in 2000, which places the 2002 year in a mid‑range position of that timeline. Consequently, the 2002 S60 reflects a period of comparatively modest owner‑reported issues, marking a continuation of the brand’s improving reliability trend after the early‑2000s peak.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182002

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/24/20 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 1275810. 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
Tire size235-45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1275810
Engine air filter8649788 alt 9454647
Fuel filter30620512
Battery30772211 alt 30772221
Front wiper blades30784428
Serpentine belt30731808
Thermostat271664 alt 6842214
Cabin air filter30630754 alt 30630752

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.3 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight3175 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume14 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.

7.0–7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2002 T5
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2002T5 2.3L Turbo I-57.00 sec15.50 sec247 hpFWD
20022.4T 2.4L Turbo I-57.40 sec15.80 sec197 hpAWD
20022.4T 2.4L Turbo I-57.40 sec15.70 sec197 hpAWD
20022.4T 2.4L Turbo I-57.40 sec15.70 sec197 hpAWD
2001T5 2.3L Turbo I-56.50 sec14.90 sec247 hpFWD
2001T5 2.3L Turbo I-56.60 sec15.10 sec247 hpFWD
2001T5 2.3L Turbo I-56.60 sec14.90 sec247 hpFWD
20012.4T 2.4L Turbo I-57.10 sec15.60 sec197 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.1 qt of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.1 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.1 qt
Power Steering FluidSYNTHETIC

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub37 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Turbo: 670 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)Turbo: 50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Ex. Turbo: 750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)Ex. Turbo: 50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.5-1.5 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance8000-9000 ohms
Spark Plug Gap0.020-0.030 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.20; Refer to underhood label. lbs
Oil TypeVolvo Part No. 1161 627-3.
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number49
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

RPM55.0 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure14.5 psi @ 800 rpm, 50.80 psi @ 4000 rpm psi

Brakes

Wheel Application15 inch WHEELS / 16 inch WHEELS
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle74 ft-lbs / 37 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Wheel Application15 inch WHEELS / 16 inch WHEELS
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0003 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0008 in / 0.0012 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.02 in / 1.1 in / 0.47 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 10011 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6533 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6533 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6533 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs.; M8 Bolts: 18 ft. lbs.; M7 Bolts: 13 ft. lbs.; M10 Bolts: 90 degrees15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs, Step 2: 33 ft. lbs.; M8 Bolts: 18 ft. lbs.; M7 Bolts: 13 ft. lbs.; M10 Bolts: 90 degrees15 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 7,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Radio Antenna (clean) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 45,000 miPCV Hose (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Breather Filter (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Timing 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 2002 Volvo S60 sits near the peak of the first‑generation complaint curve, with 189 complaints and nine recalls, only slightly lower than the 238 complaints and nine recalls of 2001 but higher than the 123 complaints of 2003. Across the decade, the trend shows a sharp rise in 2001–2002, followed by a steady decline to single‑digit complaints by 2008, and a modest rebound in 2011–2012 before falling again. The 2002 model’s recall count is identical to the surrounding years, indicating no unique safety issues beyond the normal range for the line. Fuel system problems top the complaint list (36 incidents), followed by electrical (20) and tires (16), but the overall numbers are modest relative to the early‑2000s peak. With only four crash and three fire complaints, the 2002 S60 does not exhibit an alarming safety profile. Given the decline in complaints after 2002 and the absence of any extraordinary recalls, 2002 remains a reasonable year to consider, provided a thorough pre‑purchase inspection is performed.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
186
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
189
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 3 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 189 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline36
Electrical System20
Fuel/Propulsion System19
Tires16
Vehicle Speed Control15
Engine & Engine Cooling9
Air Bags7
Power Train7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V766000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 30/09/2021

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at…

20V681000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 04/11/2020

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina… Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 186 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
192452025-12-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S103032025-02-21Unknown Or OtherVolvo 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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 6.1 qtEngine oil filter 1275810Engine air filter 8649788Fuel filter 30620512Battery 30772211

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2002 S60 take?

6.1 qt of BELOW 86 degrees F: 5W-30 API, -4 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2002 S60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S60 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.