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2019 Volvo XC60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 XC60.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury SUV built on Volvo's Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, powered by a lineup of turbocharged and supercharged engines paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and it requires 5.9 quarts of engine oil with viscosity options of 0W-30, 5W-30, or 0W-20; the EPA fuel economy ratings for this model year come in at 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. In terms of reliability, the 2019 XC60 recorded 34 owner complaints, with electrical system issues representing the most frequently cited concern alongside various other problems, and the vehicle was subject to eight recalls during this model year. When placed within the complaint history spanning 2009 to 2017, where the 2013 model year peaked at 66 complaints and the 2017 model year reached its lowest point at 14, the 2019 XC60's complaint figure falls between these extremes, suggesting a moderate but not exceptional reliability performance relative to the nameplate's historical pattern.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI H7 · 800 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI H7 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/60R18, P235/55R19, P255/45R20, P255/40R21, P255/35R22OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter31370089
Fuel filter32242191
Battery30659531 alt 31652067
Front wiper blades31490720 alt 31689264
Thermostat31368063 alt 31686046
Cabin air filter31407747 alt 31407748

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.6 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight4114 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume30 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 XC60 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.4–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.40 sec — 2019 T6 R-Design
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019T6 R-Design 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.40 sec14.00 sec316 hpAWD
2019T5 Momentum 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.20 sec250 hpAWD
2018T8 e Inscription Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh5.10 sec13.70 sec400 hpAWD
2018T8 e Inscription Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh5.40 sec14.00 sec400 hpAWD
2018T8 e Inscription Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh5.40 sec13.90 sec400 hpAWD
2018T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.10 sec14.60 sec316 hpAWD
2018T5 Momentum 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD
2018T5 Momentum 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.90 sec250 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.9 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.9 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolvo
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group NumberH7
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberH8
Optional BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 42.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., 90°33 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., 90°33 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.11 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., screw to crankshaft. Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 81.0 ft. lbs., center bolt. Step 4: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 120°, Step 3: Turn 120°.29.5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.5 ft. lbs. Step 2: 120°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.29.5 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50°.33 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 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 runs through 2017, so it does not include 2019 recalls, TSBs, or investigations; however, the preceding XC60 generation shows complaints fluctuating from a high of 66 in 2013 down to 14 in 2017, with recalls ranging from 1 to 7 per year and no NHTSA investigations. Against that backdrop, the 2019 model sits at the start of a new generation with a very small complaint footprint: the top complaint areas—Electrical System, Unknown/Other Electrical, Structure, and Seat Belts—are all tied at just two reports each, and there are 4 crash-related complaints but 0 fire complaints. The data does not specify root causes for any of these items, so the low counts mainly reflect limited federal filings rather than a proven reliability pattern. Because 2017 ended the prior generation on a low-complaint note and 2019 shows no fire complaints and only modest, scattered complaints, the early trend looks comparatively calm. Verdict: the 2019 XC60 appears to be a reasonable used-buy candidate based on this federal record, but confirm service history and have a pre-purchase inspection performed, since the available data is sparse and does not identify underlying causes.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
363
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
34
Owner complaints
4 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 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System2
Structure2
Seat Belts2
Steering,Electrical System2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Tires2
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 363 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
33031.6.02026-05-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not…
34521.11.12026-05-07Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test…
36496.10.02026-05-07Power TrainThis is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the…
35503.4.02026-05-06StructureThis is a Technical Journal: Panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…

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

How much oil does the 2019 XC60 take?

5.9 qt of 104°F and below: 0W-30; Between -22°F - 104°F: 5W-30; Extreme Driving Conditions: 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 XC60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XC60 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.