2012 Volvo S60 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2012 Volvo S60 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 164
- 49 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 61 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 14 reported crashes · 16 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,000
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Volvo median
-2
median 166 across 37 Volvo records
Vs 2010-2014
-128
median 292 complaints in 613 records
Top component share
37%
Engine: 61 complaints
What owners report fails — 2012 Volvo S60
- ENGINE 61
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
- SEAT BELTS 9
- STEERING 8
8 recalls on record for the 2012 Volvo S60
- NHTSA 19V849000 · 2020 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicl
- NHTSA 20V378000 · 2020 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- NHTSA 13V592000 · 2014 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Without being warned of a low oil pressure situation, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle until it stalls, whic
- NHTSA 11V508000 · 2012 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A
- NHTSA 12V101000 · 2012 · STRUCTURE:BODY IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE UNDERBODY COATING MAY PENETRATE THE FUELS LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RIS
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2012 Volvo S60 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Volvo S60 reliable?
NHTSA has 164 consumer complaints on record for the 2012 Volvo S60 and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (61 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2012 Volvo S60 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volvo S60?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (61), electrical system (15), unknown or other (14), seat belts (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2012 Volvo S60?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.