CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Volvo S60 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (61 reports).
2012 Volvo S60 recalls
Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured
The flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the vehicle can fatigue over time.
Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving
A component inside the door latches can break, making doors hard to latch or giving the driver or passengers the false impression that a door is fully closed when it is not.
Most common 2012 Volvo S60 problems
Problem areas named in the 121 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 61 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
What owners report
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 my speeds down but it was too late I was ejected from the vehicle and nearly died my brakes scrubbed and I pressed my brakes as hard as I could and my car continued to acceleration. The police has the vehicle and there were no warnings signs . I had just bought the vehicle and was on my way home from the dealership never made it home
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. The technician found a broken clip on the airbag connector housing, causing an intermittent connection failure between the connector and the seat airbag itself. The airbag cannot be relied upon to deploy in a crash. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I purchased this vehicle on May 10, 2026, and drove it as my primary means of transportation. During that time, the driver's side seat airbag was non-functional due to a circuit short to ground and a broken connector housing. Had I
I experienced an engine issue that I believe is related to excessive oil consumption and the lack of an oil pressure light warning. The car was driven out of town when a noise was heard coming from the engine. A visual inspection of the engine revealed smoke coming from the engine department when the oil cap was removed. The dipstick was checked and showed no visible oil on the stick. Later in that evening, 3 additional quarts of oil were added to the engine but the addition of oil did not remedy the noise from the engine. The final result was that the car was towed to a Volvo dealership in Florida for repair. I checked the status of the recalls (oil comsumption and no oil pressure light) an
Engine has failed and is unrepairable. The car has been maintained well according to the manufacturerâs guidelines with regular oil changes. It has only 94,875 miles. The mechanic said that there is probably a piston gasket failure leading to oil leak into the engine. This appears to have been reported with this year/model vehicles. I would like Volvo to take ownership of poor manufacturing and fix the problem to my satisfaction.
At temperatures around 90* and higher the rear camera flickers and is unusable. This happens without any warning and when vehicle attempting to reverse.
2012 Volvo S60 questions
Does the 2012 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2012 Volvo S60: Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured; Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Structure:Body; Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volvo S60?
Based on 121 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (61), Electrical System (17), Unknown Or Other (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Volvo S60 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.