2012 Volvo S60 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

61Engine complaints

50.4%Of all 121 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE61 · 50.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 12.4%

Unspecified / other15 · 12.4%

SEAT BELTS9 · 7.4%

STEERING8 · 6.6%

Share of the 121 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Volvo S60 overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2012 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was…”NHTSA complaint 11558481 — filed 12/05/2023

“I bought used s60 and sent car to auto shop due to engine seize . I was told The engine needed to be replaced. I…”NHTSA complaint 11548673 — filed 10/06/2023

“On December 1, 2021 I was driving my 2012 Volvo S60 T5, that I purchased 3/2021 with 99,489 miles on it, on the highway and…”NHTSA complaint 11454757 — filed 03/01/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Volvo S60 have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2012 Volvo S60: 61 of 121 complaints on file (50.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Volvo S60 have in total?

121 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.