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2012 Volvo S60 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

8 safety recalls list the 2012 Volvo S60, and owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

8
safety recalls
121
owner complaints to NHTSA
8 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
21–23
MPG combined (EPA)

8 safety recalls for the 2012 Volvo S60

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 20V378000 Reported 308,260 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Car USA LLC

    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…

    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…

  2. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 19V849000 Reported 144,937 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Car USA LLC

    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.

    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…

  3. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 13V592000 Reported 30,929 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

    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.

    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…

  4. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 12V101000 Reported 2,742 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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.

    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.…

  5. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 12V075000 Reported 32,552 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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…

    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…

  6. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 11V508000 Reported 20,611 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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…

    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.

  7. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 11V311000 Reported 448 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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…

    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.

  8. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 11V303000 Reported 8,179 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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.

    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.

121 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2012 Volvo S60 have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,268 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 16 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Brakes , and vacuum booster, speed control I experienced a sudden acceleration phenomenon and reached speeds of 100+ mph I manipulated the brakes and the gas in order to safe my life I eventually got”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

“The driver's side seat airbag system failed. Specifically, diagnostic trouble code SRS-B002011 was retrieved, indicating a circuit short to ground in the left side airbag deployment control system. Th”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 7, 2026 · Air bags

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2012 Volvo S60 (S60 AWD, S60 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21–23 mpg
City / Highway18–20 / 26–30
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine5/6 cyl, 2.5/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Compare Volvo S60 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S60 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2000 Volvo S6001
2001 Volvo S608223
2002 Volvo S608186
2003 Volvo S606120
2004 Volvo S605198
2005 Volvo S60344
2006 Volvo S60331
2007 Volvo S60221
2008 Volvo S60210
2009 Volvo S6037
2011 Volvo S6065
2012 Volvo S608121
2013 Volvo S60487
2014 Volvo S60325
2015 Volvo S60258
2016 Volvo S60425
2017 Volvo S60517
2018 Volvo S6014
2019 Volvo S60425
2020 Volvo S60411
2021 Volvo S6038
2022 Volvo S60415
2023 Volvo S6063
2024 Volvo S60321
2025 Volvo S6020

Checking a specific 2012 Volvo S60

How do I know if my 2012 Volvo S60 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 8 campaigns currently list the 2012 Volvo S60; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V303000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.