2012 Volvo S60 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Volvo S60.

20112013
Complaints
161
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Injuries
16
Fatalities
Recalls
8

Worst 2012 Volvo S60 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#160 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:89,007 mi
Crash-related:1
#215 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:66,412 mi
Crash-related:1
#313 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:83,896 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Volvo S60.

ENGINE
60
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
89,007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
66,412
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,896
SEAT BELTS
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
59,108
STEERING
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,038
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
75,494
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
76,792
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
18,500
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
11,001
POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,946
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,499
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,593
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
150,000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
126,436
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,740
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
137,000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
126,436
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,775

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Recalls for 2012 Volvo S60

8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~548,658 vehicles.

20V378000SEAT BELTS:FRONT
~308,260 affected

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 Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

19V849000LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
~144,937 affected

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

13V592000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
~30,929 affected

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S60 vehicles manufactured June 22, 2010, through May 14, 2012, and equipped with 5-cylinder B5254T5 (VIN code 62) engines. In the affected vehicles, the vehicle may not alert the driver of a low oil pressure situation.

12V101000STRUCTURE:BODY
~2,742 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60 AND XC60 PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT MIXTURE OF UNDERBODY COATING AND OVER-APPLICATION CAN RESULT IN RIGID, ICICLE-LIKE AREAS HANGING FROM VEHICLE’S UNDERCARRIAGE.

12V075000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~32,552 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. IN THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE SEAT FRAME. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE SEATS ARE MOVED TO ADJUST THE SEATING POSITION, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY GET PULLED, CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT.

11V508000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~20,611 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL KIT.

11V311000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~448 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 28, 2011. THE MALE PART OF THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTOR END SHAPE WAS PRODUCED WITH DIMENSIONS OUT OF SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESSIVE ASSEMBLY FORCE ON THE FEMALE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOCKING FUNCTION MAY NOT BE ENGAGED.

11V303000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
~8,179 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2010, THROUGH MAY 5, 2011. THE SOFTWARE FOR THE FUEL PUMP UNITS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL FUEL PUMPS AND COMPONENTS RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT FUEL TRANSFER IN THE PUMP UNIT.

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