2012 VOLVO S60

8 recalls, 167 complaints - 405 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

308,260 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.

144,937 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

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 situatio... Read more

Consequence

Without being warned of a low oil pressure situation, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle until it stalls, which increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software so that the driver is alerted should there be a low oil pressure situation, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R29436.

30,929 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect Description

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 VEHICLES UNDERCARRIAGE.

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE UNDERBODY COATING MAY PENETRATE THE FUELS LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE, AND IF EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY COATING IS FOUND IN THE FUEL LINE AREA, IT WILL BE REMOVED. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS THAT THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, THEY WILL BE REPLACED. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CAR... Read more

2,742 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF CRASH, THE FRONT AND/OR SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY IMPROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. ALSO, THE LAP BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY.

Remedy

VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE SEAT WIRE HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

32,552 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

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 C... Read more

Consequence

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.

20,611 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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 ASSEMBL... Read more

Consequence

IF A VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTOR MAY DETACH AND THE ENGINE MAY STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO NOTICE A FUEL SMELL AND LEAKAGE. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

VOLVO DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.

448 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THERE MAY BE ENGINE HESITATION AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES UP TO 1/4 OF THE FUEL IS LEFT IN THE TANK. THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.

8,179 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Complaint Statistics

167 total complaints 14 crashes 1 fires 16 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	61
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	13
POWER TRAIN	8
STEERING	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	7
SEAT BELTS	7
SERVICE BRAKES	6
STRUCTURE:BODY	6
AIR BAGS	6

Incident date: Feb 16, 2026

Vehicle: 2023 Jeep Wagoneer Mileage at time of incident: 43,400 miles Component: Engine Cooling System / Thermostat Incident Description: This vehicle has experienced two separate thermostat failures since purchase. The first failure occurred the day after I purchased the vehicle, in April 2024, at ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 16, 2026

I am reporting an active odometer fraud case on a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, VIN: [XXX]. The seller listed this vehicle on Facebook Marketplace claiming it had 65,000 miles and was in like-new condition. Upon running a CARFAX report, the vehicle shows over 300,000 actual miles. The CARFAX also shows the ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 16, 2026

Vehicle makes a grinding noise on gear change on 6 speed automatic transmission due to Abrupt speed changes. Seems like changes in gears suddenly. It almost caused me to crash my truck .

Incident date: May 16, 2026

My car jumps and lags due to fuel injector. It will be replaced by Volkswagen but only if there believe it’s Ana issue even though there are several reports of this issue

Incident date: May 16, 2026

My car jumps and lags due to fuel injector. It will be replaced by Volkswagen but only if there believe it’s Ana issue even though there are several reports of this issue

Incident date: Apr 18, 2026

On April 14, 2026, my 2019 Hyundai Sonata was parked at a retail store parking lot. Returning from the store, I attempted to start the car, and it did not start. I attempted to start it again, and I saw smoke coming out from under the hood. I immediately exited the vehicle and opened the hood. I saw... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 15, 2025

After 22,207 mi, the right rear wheel unit started making a clunking similar to a flat tire. I looked online and found TSB 22-2023 which states that a common problem with the Mach E one pedal driving is brake pad material gets fused to the rotor. I took it in for repair and the brakes are out of war... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2024

We have a 2015 Mazda CX-9 Touring with All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The issue that has been happening is a flashing check engine light (CEL) indicator showing up in the gauge cluster. This issue originally started in October of 2023. I was on the highway doing at least 55 miles per hour (mph). Before the ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2024

While driving, a warning message came on: "Engine unavailable." I was able to drive a few more blocks but then the car stopped on its own. This happened despite the fact that the car had almost a full tank of gas. If this had happened on the highway, it would have been very dangerous. Luckily, I was... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

The Tesla is reflecting an error “DIR_a126” that is reducing the speed below the speed limit and with no rhyme or reason. Tesla services are not available and the problem is intermittent. Additionally, based on research it is found to not have consistent resolutions and reasonings

Incident date: Feb 1, 2023

On [XXX], 2024 I brought my car in for a recall that the dealership called me and advised me that I needed to get it done so I brought it in and mentioned that it was hesitating a little bit so they did the inspection and found out I needed oil They proceeded to tell me there was sludge and oil or s... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2024

2008 Jeep Commander, 4.7L, QDII system. Vehicle experiences a sudden an unexpected loss of power and braking action while driving at speed. After loss of power, ABS, Stability Control, Brake, Check engine light, dash board warning lights illuminate and flash. Park assist and service 4wd error mes... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

I brought car told dealer of air bag light on to service and tire monitor light I had my steering lock and ESC light on dealership did nothing to comply to safety of this called don't return calls

Incident date: Feb 2, 2024

Air bag warning light indicates malfunction

Incident date: Jun 6, 2023

HECU has been replaced by kia dealership but I paid although all recalls performed are free.

Incident date: Jun 6, 2023

HECU has been replaced by kia dealership but I paid although all recalls performed are free.

Incident date: Oct 2, 2023

Before leaving the house, it sounded like a static noise was coming from the speakers. I turned the radio off and the noise was still there. I get out of the truck to check the back seat area (where the noise was coming from). I put my ear near the window and it almost sounded like a can of somethin... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2023

Multiple Occasions of Driving on Road and the Engine shuts off. I have had to safely coast the truck off the road, after several minutes the truck starts again and drives fine. This is occurring Regularly. I may go a week with the Truck driving fine, then all of a sudden it powers down and shuts ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

All warning lights came on-LDW/ABS/VSA/FCW at first around 7/25/23 . Called Honda service-told to bring it in for diagnostic check. Then on 7/27/23 power steering went out-had car towed in to dealer-they fixed/replaced EPS Control unit under extended warranty extension 19-036. They diagnosed the el... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would enter LIMP Mode, with the high engine temperature and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was discovered that coolant had entered the engine cyli... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2023

Was driving when engine light came on, then warning that engine was to hot. My car then began to slow down and I pulled over and allowed to cool for a while. Finally able to drive but each time I would drive it happened. Took to a independent contractor and was told my coolant was leaking into engin... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2023

Numerous problems for a year have been: engine dies while driving, car totally dead with new battery, display partially black randomly or totally black along with radio display black, park assist is turned off. Headlights turn off and on by themselves; The latest is driving up a hill @ 25 mph, the s... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2023

When coming from a stop and trying to accelerate the transmission slips and makes a strange noise. After a few seconds of releasing the gas pedal, it will drive again normally. It is intermittent and happens from either a full stop to first or first to second (while stuck in traffic). My vehicle sh... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2023

There have been 3 different ongoing issues. The car was ordered and delivered brand new in April 2022. At 4,000 miles and again at 12,000 mile is would display low oil and require 1 quart of oil. The dealership acknowledged that it has an oil consumption issue, unresolved. I have to bring it in ev... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2014

Sync is having issues... No rear camera, only 1 station on radio available, radio stays on when engine off and door is opened. Horn beeps on its own. Doors lock themselves, Sync screen goes blank etc

Incident date: Aug 14, 2022

The steering wheel trim peeled and created a razor sharp surface at the bottom which sliced through my finger and caused pain and bleeding. It is difficult to avoid touching the sharp part of the steering wheel especially at highway speeds. This startled me while driving and distracted me while I at... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jul 29, 2022

The drivers seat belt to lock in place or unlock gets stuck ! Makes it very difficult to ge try out of my vehicle daily. This is a major concern if i am ever in an emergency and cannot get out of my seat

Incident date: Aug 6, 2019

The front windshield has a faulty gasket, I put sealant from Autozone but didn’t help. Water falls down the windshield causing skewed vision. I’m also afraid that there may be some type of short, which can cause damage either parked or driving.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2021

On December 1, 2021 I was driving my 2012 Volvo S60 T5, that I purchased 3/2021 with 99,489 miles on it, on the highway and it stalled without warning after almost crashing. There were no warning alerts or check engine light that came on the dashboard and the car had 1,000 miles until the next oil c... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2021

I have a 2012 S60R. I just received the recall notice for the front seat belts last week. In September of 2021, the warning light on the dash board intermittently comes on with a warning sound stating that my rear seat belt is not in use. This happens while starting the car and driving. There are no... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2022

My wife and I were driving to BWI airport for a 10:30am flight from Virginia Beach in the Express Lane on I-95N going 75mph when all of a sudden at 8:30am the engine seized and I got a message telling me I would experience "Reduced Engine Performance" as my car puttered to a stop with white smoke po... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2022

Incident date: Feb 1, 2022

It looks as if my car should have been included in the 62Vin recall for engine sensor not stating low oil. Car started to knock and shutoff with no warning for low oil pressure. Diagnostic show oil was issue but even when completely drained car still does not display low oil which caused motor to bl... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2021

When I first bought this Volvo there was condensation in both of the headlights then took it for a test drive and I really liked it and when I got back the dealer said if I was to buy it he would take care of both headlights so I assumed that he did but I bought it and left and was driving and then ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2021

Incident date: Dec 1, 2021

This in regards to a vehicle I purchased on March 30, 2021. It is a 2012 Volvo S60 T5 VIN #[XXX]. When I purchased the car it had 99,489 miles on the odometer and when the vehicle became an issue it was at 104,409 miles on the odometer. I purchased it on Craigslist from a physician in Maine. On Dece... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2021

When I purchased the 2012 volvo S60 back in June we started to drive and it said low beam out and later found out that it was the drivers side low beam took it back and they tried a new headlight but didn't work but we found the problem it was the ballast to the hid bulb was bad changed it bam fixed... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2021

The contact owns a 2012 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and parked on the side of the road and turned off the vehicle but it was unable to be restarted. The contact stated the vehicle was not drivable. The ve... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2021

I had the car about 3 months from a dealership. I was driving through the hills near my house, at first no problem. After about 4 turns or so this red light would come on saying something like low oil pressure and the car would stall a bit til I was out of the turn. Didn’t say anything about needi... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2021

I was driving on my way back home. When my car started to knock. As I was slowing down to pull over. My oil pressure light came on. Granted, the reason was unknown. I had just recently checked the oil level. I got out to check the dipstick to find smoke coming out where the dipstick was. Curious as ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2021

Incident date: Jun 27, 2021

Volvo arrived at the hiking trailhead parking lot at approximately 10 miles an hour, slowed down more to select parking space then turn right into space in front of a cement outhouse. Space had a cement parking block. As the car was about to come to a complete stop in the space, it suddenly accele... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 27, 2021

Crash

Incident date: May 31, 2021

I was on my was home from work and I Engine Started to malfunction In the middle of the street I got help to push out of the street waited a few minutes and it started back up thank God it got me home but now I’m still having problems

Crash

Incident date: May 31, 2021

Crash

Incident date: Mar 10, 2021

APRIL B2021. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY VEHICLE STALLED . I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT THE CAR FEARFUL OF MY SAFETY I CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO TOW THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHICH REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE CAR. SO I GOT IT TOWED TO A CERTIFIED SHOP. I WAS TOLD THA... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2021

WINDSHIELD SEPARATING FROM THE CAR AT THE TOP. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FROM WATER RUNNING DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD THAT CAN NOT BE CLEARED EXCEPT BY HAND WHILE DRIVING. ALSO LIKELY TO CAUSE WATER DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR!

Incident date: Apr 9, 2021

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 VOLVO S60

2012 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk	10.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 VOLVO S60

405 manufacturer communications from 195 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	73
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	59
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	40
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	33
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	28
200000 WHEELS	18
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	13
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	12

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method

252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rubber cushion

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Left front LED flickers after turning car off

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Expendable Items Parts List.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

200000 WHEELS

Center wheel caps, removal instruction

350000 EQUIPMENT

VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App

350000 EQUIPMENT

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

New Software Products (SP) have been developed to convert a Care Key to a standard key.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedu

150000 SEAT BELTS

350000 EQUIPMENT

Create PB with attached word doc.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performa

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool

350000 EQUIPMENT

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Technical Journal TITLE : Adjustment to door handles REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25129 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2013 01 18 FUNC GRO

160000 STRUCTURE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Software Installation Policy changes.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 m

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada Limited (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S29650 for model year 2012 S60 vehicles with engine code 62. Volvo has identified that upgrading the oil speci

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a Technical Journal: rough shift at N to D or down coast from 5 to 4 then follow service. Install parts kit.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Installation Policy changes.

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration t

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Service Product Journal: Not possible to left click ECU's in the network image for non-spa cars

200000 WHEELS

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 83 Mandatory Tools

020000 SUSPENSION

This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing

350000 EQUIPMENT

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Parking assist camera ( PAC ) , flickering video signal in display REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 27989 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSU

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Engine 62 : High oil consumption REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 29871 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars Nort

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

350000 EQUIPMENT

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

200000 WHEELS

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f

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180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

200000 WHEELS

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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350000 EQUIPMENT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Technical Journal TITLE : Headlamp , Leak Test REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States TJ 17076 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2012 10 11 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC :

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

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This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO S60

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

FUEL PUMP LEAKAGE

VOLVO IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 1,681 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001-2002 S60 VEHICLES WITHIN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP.VOLVO REPORTS THAT THE FUEL PUMP IN THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FUEL LEAK AS A RESULT OF FUEL QUALITY AND HOT CLIMATE CONDITIONS.THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOM ... Read more

VOLVO S60 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO S60 across all model years (2001, 2025).

105 Total Recalls

1,673 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

89 Reported Crashes

34 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO S60 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	2	0	View
2024	3	31	View
2023	6	3	View
2022	4	28	View
2021	3	12	View
2020	4	22	View
2019	4	31	View
2018	1	5	View
2017	5	17	View
2016	4	34	View
2015	2	81	View
2014	3	35	View
2013	4	105	View
2012 (current)	8	167
2011	6	5	View
2009	3	9	View
2008	2	14	View
2007	2	34	View
2006	4	42	View
2005	4	57	View
2004	6	262	View
2003	7	168	View
2002	9	248	View
2001	9	262	View
2000	0	1	View

Other VOLVO Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
VNL	232	176	View
VHD	192	20	View
VNM	142	13	View
VN	125	150	View
XC60	121	864	View
XC90	113	2,165	View
V70	92	1,181	View
S80	81	1,321	View

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2012 VOLVO S60

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO S60

VOLVO S60 - All Years Overview

VOLVO S60 - Year by Year

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