2012 Volvo S60 problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints about the 2012 Volvo S60 with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 36.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 10.2%.
Complaints167
Crashes17
Fires0
Injuries19
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 36.5% · 61
Electrical system 10.2% · 17
Unknown or other 9.0% · 15
Seat belts 5.4% · 9
Steering 4.8% · 8
Structure 4.2% · 7
Fuel/propulsion system 4.2% · 7
Air bags 3.6% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 17 describe a crash and 19 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Volvo S60 in this data, 2012 draws comparatively few complaints; 2001 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 16 in the last three years against 44 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Volvo has an internal service recall for their engine oil sensors. The information can be found here: they have stated that they fixed the sensor in my vehicle; however, I still experienced the exact problem described in the service recall. My car showed 0 engine oil light readings, but my engine seized up in the middle of the interstate. Had other vehicles been around, I would have surely been in an accident. Engine · reported at 104,000 miles
I bought used s60 and sent car to auto shop due to engine seize . I was told The engine needed to be replaced. I has replacement done. Car ran good and I was pleased. Months later, the vehicle made a clicking noise when I arrived home. When I checked the oil the following morning, there was no oil in car. I was never given a low oil level indication or warning. Now car is making crazy tapping sounds. i Engine
My 2012 S60 has less than 63k miles and it is burning oil. I've not seen any leaks or exhaust smoke, so I assumed all was well. Dealer ship advised it's normal for a Volvo to loss 1-2 quarts of oil between oil changes. Recently the engine failed with no warning, and warranty is out. Can't believe a 2012 veh. Would have such engine problems and Volvo customer service does not acknowledge the problem. Engine · reported at 62,785 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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