Engine Failure problems of the 2012 Volvo S60

Three problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2012 Volvo S60. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Volvo S60 based on all problems reported for the 2012 S60.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Volvo S60. When the engine was started, the low oil pressure indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to have an oil change. Afterwards, the vehicle stalled. The contact had the vehicle pushed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 155,000.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2018

The contact owns a 2012 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the engine seized without warning while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was towed to mcgrath Volvo cars barrington (300 mn hough st, barrington, IL) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed due to the oil being four quarts low. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13v592000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

3 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2017

Engine failed after 84,000 miles. Engine was cared for well; vehicle received service at recommended service intervals. The vehicle is operated under normal conditions that result in average wear and tear.




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