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2012 Volvo S 60

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

7 current

Combined

10.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,131

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020298 · manufacturer campaign R10029

30 June 2020

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2011–2020 · S 80 2007–2016 · V 60 2011–2018 · V 70 2008–2016 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat belt could detach.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front-outboard seat belt anchors.

24,089 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2013419 · manufacturer campaign R29436

26 November 2013

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2011–2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 - Controls and Displays. The oil pressure sensor is not activated in the original factory downloaded software. As a result, no oil pressure information would be indicated to the driver in the instrument cluster.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update software.

1,402 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2012101 · manufacturer campaign R251

14 March 2012

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2012 · XC 60 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the underbody coating may have been incorrectly formulated and excessively applied during the vehicle assembly process. This can result in rigid, icicle-like formations of underbody coating hanging from the undercarriage of the vehicle, which could damage the fuel lines and cause a leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove excessive underbody coating near the fuel lines.

136 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2012082 · manufacturer campaign R250

28 February 2012

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2012 · S 80 2012 · XC 60 2012 · XC 70 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wire harness under the driver and/or passenger seat may not have been properly affixed to the seat frame during vehicle assembly. As such, the harness may get caught by the amplifier (mounted under the seat) when seating position is adjusted. If this occurs, the harness connector may detach from the socket and, as a result, the corresponding airbag may not function as intended, causing the instrument panel SRS warning lamp to illuminate. Failure of a frontal airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, secure the wire harness to the driver and/or passenger seat frame.

3,424 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2011388 · manufacturer campaign R247

4 November 2011

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a dealer-installed optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit, the Tire and Loading Information label may not contain correct information. Since the vehicle was originally fitted (by the factory) with a tire inflation kit, the label indicates “none” as the spare tire designation, instead of spare tire size and inflation pressure information.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the Tire and Loading Information label.

11 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2011218 · manufacturer campaign R245

6 June 2011

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a fuel line quick connector may have been incorrectly manufactured and could fail. Should the connector detach, it could cause engine stalling and a fuel leak. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel line assembly.

27 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2011211 · manufacturer campaign R243

31 May 2011

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel system software may not be compatible with the fuel pump assembly. Insufficient fuel transfer could cause engine hesitation or stalling. Engine stalling would result in loss of propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the engine control module software.

402 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 33% of 134 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
232 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Volvo S 60 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2012 Volvo S 60. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Volvo S 60 get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Volvo S 60 at 10.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 232 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Volvo S 60 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,131 in fuel, producing roughly 4,666 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.