2012 Volvo S60

Complaint history

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Problems owners report

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Recalls

• NHTSA recall #20V378000June 30, 2020308,260 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #19V849000November 26, 2019144,937 vehicles affected

  latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #13V592000November 22, 201330,929 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling: engine

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #12V101000March 14, 20122,742 vehicles affected

  structure: body

  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.

  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 care center at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #12V075000February 28, 201232,552 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #11V508000October 18, 201120,611 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #11V311000June 6, 2011448 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #11V303000June 1, 20118,179 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

  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.

  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.

Other model years

• 2001 223
• 2002 186
• 2003 120
• 2004 198
• 2005 44
• 2006 31
• 2012
• 2013 87
• 2014 25
• 2015 60
• 2016 27
• 2019 25