2012 Volvo S60 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2012 Volvo S60, 2% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the driver’s side rear door opened unintendedly without the driver touching the door handle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions when the seat belt tongue was inserted inside the buckle, the seat belt failed to latch properly. The contact stated that the latch plate latched securely after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11537428, filed 2023-08, 150,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V849000Nov 26, 2019Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making…Covers: Volvo S60 2011–2017, V60 2011–2017, S60CC 2011–2017 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10170183Dec 31, 2019Technical Journal TITLE : Adjustment to door handles REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25129 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US…
- 10156293Mar 23, 2018VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : No or intermittent unlocking function from door handles ( S60 w / Keyless drive ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT…
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Volvo S60
61 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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