2012 Volvo S60 electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Volvo S60 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On June 2, 2023 I went to start my car and the engine would not turn over. The dashboard displayed a number of warning lights and messages (DSTC Service Required, SRS Airbag Service Urgent, Transmission Service Required, Coolant System Service Required). When the tow truck driver arrived later that…”
filed Jan 10, 2024
“My wife and I were driving to BWI airport for a 10:30am flight from Virginia Beach in the Express Lane on I-95N going 75mph when all of a sudden at 8:30am the engine seized and I got a message telling me I would experience "Reduced Engine Performance" as my car puttered to a stop with white smoke…”
filed Feb 17, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electrical SystemCampaign 12V075000 · Feb 28, 2012
Related service bulletins
Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
TJ27536.21.1-2024-08-07 · Other · issued Aug 14, 2024This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
26745.13.14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024
Electrical System problems in other S60 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 S60 | 5 | 21% |
| 2016 S60 | 5 | 20% |
| 2015 S60 | 9 | 16% |
| 2014 S60 | 3 | 12% |
| 2013 S60 | 7 | 8% |
| 2007 S60 | 7 | 33% |
| 2006 S60 | 3 | 10% |
| 2005 S60 | 6 | 14% |
| 2004 S60 | 21 | 11% |
| 2003 S60 | 54 | 45% |
| 2002 S60 | 36 | 19% |
| 2001 S60 | 31 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Volvo S60
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.