Recall 13V084 covers 7 2013 Volvo S60 and XC60 vehicles with incorrect certification labels. Volvo corrected the labels before sale, with no owner letters.
Volvo is recalling 7 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles because their certification labels show the wrong manufacture year. That can leave an owner unable to tell whether a future recall applies, raising the risk of a crash or injury; the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2013 Volvo S60 or XC60 is the factory sticker that identifies the vehicle and confirms key build information. It helps dealers, inspectors, and owners match the vehicle to its production details. On these vehicles, the label was printed with the wrong manufacture year.
The problem is not a worn mechanical part. Volvo says the vehicles were built on January 7, 2013, but the product identification labels showed the incorrect manufacture year. That error means the certification label does not match the federal certification rules for how a vehicle's build information must be displayed.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not feel, hear, or smell this label error during normal driving, so the issue is found by checking the label and confirming whether the VIN is included in recall 13V084.
Who's affected?
Covers one Volvo sedan and one Volvo SUV, both tied to the same vehicle-label component.
| 2013 Volvo S60 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Volvo XC60 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 7 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect manufacture date on the certification label can make it harder for an owner to confirm whether a Volvo S60 or XC60 is included in future recalls. A missed future recall can leave a safety defect unrepaired, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Volvo S60 or XC60 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to confirm whether the certification-label correction was completed before sale.
- Reference recall number 13V084 when you call, and ask the dealer to verify that the manufacture-year label is correct.
- Keep the dealer paperwork with your records so future recall checks match the vehicle's correct manufacture information.
What happens at the repair
Volvo quarantined the affected 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles and installed correct product identification labels before sale. The issue is the manufacture year printed on the certification label, not a mechanical repair. For any included vehicle that still needs the label correction, a Volvo technician should confirm the VIN and install the correct label free of charge once the recall remedy is available. Owner letters were not sent because Volvo handled the label correction before sale.
Timeline
| March 5, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 8, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V084?
Recall 13V084 covers 7 2013 Volvo S60 and XC60 vehicles with certification labels printed with the wrong manufacture year. Volvo quarantined the affected vehicles and corrected the labels before sale, so owner notification letters were not sent.
What should I do if my 2013 Volvo S60 or XC60 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Volvo is included in recall 13V084. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer and ask the service desk to confirm the certification label correction. Reference recall number 13V084 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost. For recall 13V084, Volvo corrected the certification labels before sale, and any dealer confirmation or recall correction tied to this campaign is free.
What is the safety risk?
The safety issue is recall identification. A wrong manufacture year on the certification label can make it harder to tell whether the vehicle is included in a future recall, increasing crash or injury risk if a later safety recall is missed.
What if I bought my Volvo S60 or XC60 used?
The VIN still decides whether recall 13V084 applies. Used owners often miss original recall paperwork, and Volvo did not send owner letters for this campaign because the vehicles were quarantined before sale. Check your VIN, then ask a franchised Volvo dealer to confirm the label correction.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V084000 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA recall # | 13V084 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V084000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →