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2012 Volvo S60 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
6%of 121 total for the year
Median mileage
71,430miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Volvo S60, 6% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,430 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.

“Recall notice on 11/2019 to replace all doors due to a safety issue (recall #: r89978: door latches). Recently on 12/1/2019, 12/23/2019 and 1/5/2020 I noticed that my rear right door slightly opened while city driving in suburban neighborhood (lots of stops) and the door signal did not indicate. They did not fully open but the latch seems to have an issue. Have been reaching out to service and Volvo does not have the parts needed.”

NHTSA complaint #11386744, filed 2021-01, 71,430 miles

“My vehicle was parked in a grocery store lot. I entered the vehicle to back it out of its parking spot. It was next to a full sized van which had carpet cleaning equipment mounted inside. I started the car and placed it in reverse as it began to accelerate on its own. I tried to slow the vehicle with the brake which failed. I collided with a block wall in the rear of the car and attempted to get it out of gear, with the solid jarring from the rear the car went into drive and continued to accelerate to full speed, while I was attempting to brake. …”

NHTSA complaint #10949233, filed 2017-02, 75,000 miles

“On august 24, 2013, I was involved in a car accident. A car stopped short on the highway. The car in front of me hit that car. I then hit the car in front of me. I had only a few seconds to react. Another car then re-ended me. My airbag nor seatbelt pretentioners deployed. I had difficulty turning the car off. The car was totaled. Within a few weeks of the incident, I reported the matter to Volvo. They sent an investigator out. Volvo claims that sensors were not activated since the damage was above them, and there was not any problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10560896, filed 2014-01, 15,000 miles

“Drivers side rear door disengaged while turning onto the highway access rode with passengers in the back, the rear passenger nearly fell out of the car. The door no longer latches which creates a huge safety concern, making me unable to safely operate the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11218298, filed 2019-06, 161,000 miles

“Significant issues with exterior body paint, complained to Volvo and showed it to dealer as per their advise, dealer agreed that this should not be there with limited miles and mainly local driving with this car. Scratches all over the body and this was there with in 4 years of car and I have tried detailing the car multiple times with no help to remove scratches. While at dealership, ran in to dealer employee and another customer with similar issue for 2012 Volvo S60. Volvo refuses to address this issue saying it's outside warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11363446, filed 2020-10, 42,325 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202018%
2017318%
2016311%
201535%
201414%
201333%
201276%
2011120%
2009114%
200715%
200549%
200442%
200376%
200263%
200142%

Other parts of the 2012 Volvo S60

Engine
61 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Volvo S60

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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