One problem related to engine shut off without warning has 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.
In August of this past year my engine shut down as my wife and I made a turn. The mechanic that I had it towed to said the engine was three quarts low and was getting no compression and yet no check oil indicator light turned on. I spent $6,000 on a used engine. Thursday of last week the same thing happened except I was driving straight. I again had it towed to my mechanic and it was confirmed that the engine is not getting any compression. I then called Volvo who informed me that there was nothing they could do for me since I hadn't taken the vehicle in to a dealer. I explained that I live over an hour away from the closest dealership and its not feasible for me to take my car in. I'm afraid to spend any more money on a used engine only to have it seize up on me with no warning. This is the second engine in less than six months. I looked on the internet and saw that Volvo had issued a recall for certain 2012 S60 in regards to this issue. I am not the original owner of this vehicle, so I am not sure if this vehicle was part of that recall or not. I have waited my whole life to own a Volvo. However, I can not in good conscious spend any additional money on a defective vehicle.